John used to love his job. Today he is contemplating quitting. This is because the UK university lecturer’s line manager undermines him in front of colleagues and students — behaviour he describes as bullying.
“It has the effect of suffocating real creativity and exploration. [The bully] engages you in petty disputes. When you are doing that, you’re not doing anything interesting or useful.”
Once certain that the “stupid and trivial” behaviour would not get him down, John, who would prefer not to use his real name, says that he has taken time off work for a stress-related illness. His motivation to do any research has almost disappeared. “I used to be very enthusiastic; now I’m totally burnt out.”
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