We recently had a work party and I accidentally saw something I wasn’t supposed to. Today, they announced that this woman is getting a promotion, she will become the head of a new department. They’ve gathered subordinates for her from different departments, and I’m one of them.
But I can’t work with her. I don’t even know how to look at her now. And constantly interacting with her is going to be awful. I also don’t know how to explain why I don’t want to be in her department.
Could you please give me advice on what to do? Thank you.

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  • Victor Turner

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    I saw something at a party- at a former job - involving our CEO and I can never unsee it. I deleted the image in my mind and moved forward. That took... the pressure off of me and the CEO...it's call grace. Grace for the imperfect, those who do somethings that they regret bigtime. If you can go forward perhaps a new job is the right thing for you. But if in the future you do or say something you really regret I hope you cut yourself some slack. Sorry to hear about this complexity in your life. Best wishes more

  • S G

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    If you saw something, meaning that you saw her having some sort of sexual interlude with someone superior to her in the company, and now she is... getting a promotion, that is actually sexual harassment. Sexual harassment includes witnessing other people engaging in activity that makes you uncomfortable. It does not only mean activity directly toward you. If this is the case, you need to report it immediately. Do not listen to people telling you to mind your business because this is absolutely a case of sexual harassment. Without knowing what sort of thing you actually saw I can’t say otherwise.  more

  • Don't mix personal issues with business.

  • A lot of things happen in work place. You have job to do in your work place of which things that are not your business as Job description should not... be your business. Your job is to work and if you can't work you have the option to resign and look for another job. The world is not what you think it is and people have things they want or like and as long as it doesn't affect your job, it should not be your business. There are things you also do that people will not want to see that you do and that doesn't meant if accident happen they will judge themselves. more

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  • You're not explaining what it is that upset you so much, whether it was sex with someone else? (in which case it takes two to tango) Drugs? Wanking in... front of a mirror on her own? (strange at a party), spitting in someone's drink? A murder? So impossible to comment, some people's boundaries are less harsh than others'. Get hired first and say, in not a creepy way, "that was weird to stumble in and see you... X... at the party, but all's good, I just wanted you to know as I didn't know how to process it" - and then you have a wonderful way to assure your job security hahahaha - or, unless it was murder, put it in the "it takes all kinds" bracket. Unless she's shitty to you and you can pull it out of the back pocket, always good to have armory. Though that's not my style either. Up to you!  more

  • To such heart of hatred is sin we all belong each other if you become biased over something to that extend is not good so stop it and learn to live... with others with a forgiving heart if there is anything wrong more

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  • Well if she did something on the job that is against company policy, illegal or could jeopardize the safety of team member on the job, use the HR... Hotline with full details, time, location & names of other involved or witnesses. That’s all. Set it & forget it. The investigation will start and end in silence. Your job is done. Note time of your call as they will have it time stamped.
    If what you saw was on a personal level which made you uncomfortable then get over it because that baggage will affect your job and not theirs.
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  • If she noticed you saw, why not face her and say i saw you, but we are good. maybe another person could have seen as well and soon news will be all... over and she might think it is you. Finding another job unplanned might not be easy for now and what if the same happens at the new job as well. more

  • If you saw something, you can bet others already know. Unless it was illegal, a safety violation or embezzlement, forget it. If it falls under one... of those categories, report, anonymously, to the proper authority. Otherwise, mind the job that pays you. Keep it to yourself. Don't spread it around the office. Do your work as required.  more

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  • Id say make a note and say at a Christmas party I saw something that I wasn't supposed to see and since I have evidence I will share it if you take or... accept the position and send it to the person whose involved they'll not accept the position.  more

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  • Keep your cool, and meanwhile, quietly look for a new job.

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  • My friend, when you feel not safe working with someone placed in authority by the management, the only noble thing you can do is to resign or seek for... a horizontal transfer to another department. When you seek for transfer to another department, you must explain reasons. If the vise versa would be true that is, it is her who feels unsafe working with you, she would seek for you to be transfered or for you to be sacked, those are the only available options. So the decision is yours, ask for a transfer to another department and explain your reasons which would of course draw her attention. The moments she is made aware that you feel unsafe working under her, this puts you in a loosing situation. She can say she is not safe working with you. You will be the looser in this case, so, think twice. more

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  • Mind your own business!! By being discrete about what you saw leaves you at the same level with said lady. What do you want on earth? If job then do... what you should do as your role is not to appraise your new head of department.  more

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  • Just relax u are acting as a follower.moreover I think u have the qualities of a follower why then do u feel that way .clear all thought and get to... work
    .In all u have to pray
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  • You find yourself in a difficult spot. You now question the qualifications of the woman in question and thus cannot respect her. While you have... reason to believe that you are assuming that she got the job based on what occurred. Could it be that she earned it and then "thanked" them. Maybe you do know she is unqualified. If that is so, she won't last long at the company. Your decision is to keep mum, do your job properly making sure to get proper credit for a job well done OR find another company to work for.  more

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  • i think you just have to focus on your work and take it as something usual. because it's usual, it's you who is overacting on it

  • Take it like these things happen everyday and should not surprise you so much and make you loose focus

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  • You don't need to like someone, what brought you to the same place is the job so please put your personal feeling aside and do your work.

  • Be professional and look forward in delivering your target.

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  • Sorry for the typos and thanks for the grace.

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  • I saw something at a party- at a former job - involving our CEO and I can never unsee it. I deleted the image in my mind and moved forward. That took... the pressure off of me and the CEO...it's call grace. Grace for the imperfect, those who do somethings that they regret bigtime. If you can go forward perhaps a new job is the right thing for you. But if in the future you do or say something you really regret I hope you cut yourself some slack. Sorry to hear about this complexity in your life. Best wishes more