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Janine Agoglia's avatar

Oof, she sounds like Reese Whitherspoon's character in the movie Election. That's a lot. Sounds like you handled her quite well!

Karen G Berry's avatar

I tried, but we had our moments.

Ellen Acconcia's avatar

I have had THIS SAME BOSS—right down to the trade show packing! The day I was liberated I got my wings and flew right into promotions and recognition in the company! Great essay!!

Karen G Berry's avatar

Thank you! It's terrible that this experience is fairly common, isn't it?

Allieway's avatar

Oh reading this was so validating on EVERY level!!! I was there! In my 40s!!! Thank you so much for writing this. What an absolutely wonderful precise piece of cathartic wisdom!!!! Cheers to u!!! Merry Christmas to you!!!❤️💝

Karen G Berry's avatar

Merry Christmas to you!