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The problem is that risk reward is so skewed in other direction. For anyone to accuse someone of sexual harassment is 100% career killing move. So when 2 peop
by timavr 7y ago
The problem is that risk reward is so skewed in other direction.
For anyone to accuse someone of sexual harassment is 100% career killing move.
So when 2 people in the room, the one with least power has the most to loose in bringing accusations.
- cf498 7y agoI dont think that is the case, but it might be a regional or cultural difference.
- timavr 7y agoIn America what person is going to gain by bringing accusations. The best case is pay out, but they definitely lost this job, future opportunities, etc. They are not going to get recommendations letters. As soon as you accuse someone you start costing company gigaton of money. In America we promote/keep people who make money not cost money.
- danmaz74 7y ago> The best case is pay out, but they definitely lost this job, future opportunities, etc. They are not going to get recommendations letters. You think this didn't change after MeToo? This kind of attitude can easily end in a legal and PR nightmare.
- Agustus 7y agoThis is a rational analysis of the game theory with both parties being rational actors, that is not always the case. Imagine a situation where the employee hates the manager and just wants to screw them over for a past issue, being passed over for a promotion or whatever, and the employee is going through some life patches. The employee has a one on one with their employer privately to solve an issue and then following this meeting, turns around and sued the company and the manager with sexual harassment. If you do not think there are vindictive employees, then your statement works, however, they exist. So, if you are innocent and accused, the risk FAR outweighs the mentor ship rewards; losing your job, being blackballed, loss of trust from your significant other, etc. vs. providing guidance.
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