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It's honestly shocking to me how people can continue to behave like this, especially in the aftermath of #metoo. I suspect there's just something about being in

by s33n 7y ago

It's honestly shocking to me how people can continue to behave like this, especially in the aftermath of #metoo. I suspect there's just something about being in a position of ultimate privilege that conditions you to think you're invincible until you're not.

hn_throwaway_99 7y ago
Well, right now we are only privy to one side of the story. Indeed, the article goes over the story of how the accuser in this case alleged that she herself was the victim of false sexual harassment allegations, so seems like it's best to reserve judgement until both sides come out.
bsder 7y ago
The primary point of clawing your way to a CEO slot is power. Once you are in that position: 1) You are going to exercize that power that you finally have. 2) You lose most negative feedback mechanisms as everybody now wants to gain your favor. Consequently, you continue do things until you do the one that is a bridge too far and get burned.
- Consultant32452 7y ago
  Those are some pretty strong allegations to make so broadly.
  - dboreham 7y ago
    But extensively covered in literature. E.g. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorcerer%27s_Apprentice https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorcerer%27s_Apprentice
Creationer 7y ago
And yet in other threads here on HN, we're decrying the breakdown of the family, epidemics of loneliness, and low rates of relationships and marriage for young people. Given that the workplace is now the only place to interact with the opposite sex (for many people), I think it would be healthier to acknowledge it as a relationship foundry, and figure out how to use it to forge healthy adult relationships, whilst avoiding adultery and abuse.
- ralfn 7y ago
  It's called Tinder. It's better for everyone to just date outside of the office. And if you can't succeed there any success within the office is a hint that maybe power dyanmics and subtle coercion is at play.

by s33n 7y ago

hn_throwaway_99 7y ago

Well, right now we are only privy to one side of the story. Indeed, the article goes over the story of how the accuser in this case alleged that she herself was the victim of false sexual harassment allegations, so seems like it's best to reserve judgement until both sides come out.

bsder 7y ago

The primary point of clawing your way to a CEO slot is power. Once you are in that position: 1) You are going to exercize that power that you finally have. 2) You lose most negative feedback mechanisms as everybody now wants to gain your favor. Consequently, you continue do things until you do the one that is a bridge too far and get burned.

Consultant32452 7y ago
Those are some pretty strong allegations to make so broadly.
- dboreham 7y ago
  But extensively covered in literature. E.g. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorcerer%27s_Apprentice https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorcerer%27s_Apprentice

Creationer 7y ago

And yet in other threads here on HN, we're decrying the breakdown of the family, epidemics of loneliness, and low rates of relationships and marriage for young people. Given that the workplace is now the only place to interact with the opposite sex (for many people), I think it would be healthier to acknowledge it as a relationship foundry, and figure out how to use it to forge healthy adult relationships, whilst avoiding adultery and abuse.

ralfn 7y ago
It's called Tinder. It's better for everyone to just date outside of the office. And if you can't succeed there any success within the office is a hint that maybe power dyanmics and subtle coercion is at play.