Somebody asked me about the spark that made me
write this book. Injustice, abuse, double standard, fear, working in vain, and
many more. But then I pondered on it a little bit and realized that actually it
all started because I felt alone faced with the above. And because I felt
alone, I mistakenly thought I was the only one that did not abide the general rule, that I
was a misfit, and the only one that did not accept or was indignant about certain
behaviors or abusive situations.
Talking with people (colleagues, former
colleagues, friends, family), I found out that I was not actually alone. And if this should
be the only goal of this book, be it that nobody ever feels alone. This book is
the voice waiting for others to join in. For nobody can do everything by
themselves, and the change we so desperately need in the workplace can only
happen if we are many to claim it. And all the stories in the book (from going to
interviews, from getting hired, resigning or dismissal) are our stories.
For certain typologies, I have also included
some ways to stand your ground because sometimes the way we act to certain
behaviors can protect us from negativity, lack of responsibility or even
harassment.
And why should I read this book, you may wonder,
aren’t there enough crazy people at my workplace already?! Now, I’m supposed to
take them with me during my quiet moment of reading?
Well, you should read this book because the sad thing
is that you have already brought them into your life, your home, and they have
already ruined your peace of mind. Also, they are the ones responsible for you
quivering with stress. By reading this book you’ll be able to recognize them
and to classify them by typologies, since nothing can be fixed unless it’s
defined first.
Read the book and talk about it with your
colleagues, friends, and family. Talking about it means finding solutions, and
solutions will bring change. And we do need change in the workplace, in
general. Only together we can create positive work environments!
