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kellogg888 OP t1_jaaxitv wrote

Reply to comment by Modsda3 in LPT Request: How to talk to a coworker that took credit for your idea? by kellogg888

Thanks for saying this. I do find I have been bullied at work in the past and want to ensure history doesn't repeat itself there.

One concern I had with bringing it up is that they could gaslight me and say I was remembering it wrong. Now I see why it could be good to bring it up immediately. I didn't say anything in the moment because I felt angry and knew I should step back from the situation before acting.

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Mississimia t1_jacz8j1 wrote

It is okay to be angry when someone steals your idea and presents it as their own.

When you talk to your co-worker, send an email. Make sure everything is written down. Otherwise, they could potentially run to your boss and say "omg kellogg888 accused me of stealing her idea when it was definitely my idea, and she got really upset and belligerent." And then its just your word against his.

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