DEAR CHRISTINE, I work for a very well established company here in Barbados.
I do not have a problem with the work, but I do have a problem with one particular man in the office.
He sneaks up on me ever so often and tells me what he’d like to do with me and for me. Christine, I am not interested. I am already married and he lives with a woman just a few minutes’ drive from where I live. He is a senior in the company and most of the staff look up to him.
I cannot take on the sexual harassment anymore and since he is part of the management team and very close to the chief executive officer of the company, I am finding it difficult to talk to any of the “hierarchy”.
I am at the stage where I am contemplating leaving the company. Please tell me what to do.
– HM
Dear HM:
Sexual harassment is not to be taken lightly. I think in all fairness to him, you should speak to him about this situation. Let him know that you do not appreciate his sexual advances and unless he stops, you will have to take the matter a step further and speak to the chief executive officer. Jobs are not easy to come by and I see no need for you to quit your job when you are the victim.
Hang in there, but speak to this man as quickly as you can. If he does not listen, remember you can take the matter a step further by speaking to the chief executive officer.
– CHRISTINE
