THEY FLIP THE SCRIPT!
Bullies are EXPERTS at flipping the script.
And they certainly shine when gatekeeping information that individuals need to do their job.
They absolutely love the fact that you have to come to them and ask for access. Oooh, it's a massive dopamine hit for them, it's their favorite drug and they are highly addicted.
They get an even better high when they demand you justify the many reasons you need BASIC INFORMATION to do your job. This is where the power trip really kicks in because they love watching you squirm as you share the many reasons you need the information. They love, love, love it because they know they have zero intention of giving you access.
So, now you appear needy, demanding, did I say NEEDY, as you list out the many reasons you need access. They turn you down and tell you to come back again when you have better reasons. You are obviously out of your mind with frustration because you simply need BASIC INFORMATION to do your job and they are withholding access. You approach them again with even more information, you are frustrated and may be assertive and even frazzled as you list the reasons, which aren't communicated the way you want them to be because you are so frazzled and irritated and confused as to why this is evening happening!
You simply need access to information to do your JOB!
Ahhh, so now they have flipped the script. You appear nuts and they are calmly and in control, keeping important information secure for the company that only people who really need it can access.
The bully is the hero! You are the nutjob.
And they have created a lovely power dynamic where they remain in control and get to dominate you.
See how that works?
Bullies are the WORST! The absolute WORST!
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