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Boss Called Me Dumb In 1984

I could not resist screaming and yelling at my highest level. I have never been this out of control. My husband heard about it at lunch. And he works in another department I was shrieking so loudly, and yelling the F word all over the place. The other stockbrokers looks scared As if they had never heard or used that word. I was throwing things into my briefcase as I screeched. The head of the department did not know that calling me dumb Is something that I do not tolerate. Especially since he was getting commissions off my commissions. This was 1984, and I have never forgotten it. I have tried to forget my behavior, but that is something I may never forget. I do not believe you will ever come back, my husband said. Bingo.

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L Milton Hankins

Date: 9/30/2021 9:10:00 PM

Surely this is fiction! But, in the event...I feel the same way. Even worse, I think, is to be called Ignorant! I have only thrown about 4-5 tantrums in my entire lifetime, but I'm thinking that might trigger one.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/1/2021 11:24:00 AM

I have to tell you that I yelled the F word at least 17 times; I was only one of two female stock brokers there in 1984. The entire office stood up to watch and the guy (who had served 4 tours in Viet Nam and was an ASS) never said a word as I left, taking all of his commissions with me.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/30/2021 1:34:00 PM

I'd hate to think this was true, but having had some nasty bosses I can picture it perfectly! hugs Jan xx

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/1/2021 11:24:00 AM

It is true; and I could not speak of it for years, having no idea I was capable of such a DISPLAY but now I know that I am, and I did.