"the owner instructed everyone not to talk to me, I found out years later". The guy was a sociopathic narcissist. I have been in similar situations a couple of

"the owner instructed everyone not to talk to me, I found out years later". The guy was a sociopathic narcissist. I have been in similar situations a couple of times, thankfully not for too long. The way I knew it wasn't a me problem, was that they later turned on other people in even more damaging and toxic ways. Also I have had a long career in many different environments where I was very appreciated. I think they felt threatened by me first because I was quietly confident and independent minded. Not sure though. If you come into an environment with a narcissistic and charismatic leader but you are an independent thinker, watch out...,