How to comfortably return to company I left over sexual harassment issue?

[Anonymous]

Op here--thanks-I will find out! But I am now prepared and know exactly what to do. I also will now ALWAYS speak up if I see someone else getting harassed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This was about three years ago. I didn't have the awareness that people have now about sexual harassment. I didn't sue because I didn't want to be dragged through the mud and I had obtained another offer anyway. I then moved. There is a job I am interested in in that same company, different office. I wouldn't work with the person in question, but he still would have more power than I would have within the org. We might cross paths. Also, because it's the same company, someone might naturally pick up the phone and call him for a reference. Although I didn't turn him in, I let him know in no uncertain terms that he was offensive and horrible. It became a big source of gossip as well internally at that location. I didn't feel supported publicly, though people did say supportive things privately. Anyway, I am going to apply to this position because I can always turn it down if I decide I don't want to deal. Is there anything I can do at this point to a.) try not to involve him in this process or b.) protect myself? I did hear after the fact that others shared my story with HR, so they are aware that there was an issue. Alternatively, would you talk to him preemptively? Just as a few data points, I was very respected for the work I did, and this is a niche enough opportunity that I'd like to pursue it despite the history--I feel like, why should he still be able to negatively impact my career?

He wasn't fired and that should tell you that he is more valuable to them than you. The likelihood of you bring rehired by this company is infinitesimal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This was about three years ago. I didn't have the awareness that people have now about sexual harassment. I didn't sue because I didn't want to be dragged through the mud and I had obtained another offer anyway. I then moved. There is a job I am interested in in that same company, different office. I wouldn't work with the person in question, but he still would have more power than I would have within the org. We might cross paths. Also, because it's the same company, someone might naturally pick up the phone and call him for a reference. Although I didn't turn him in, I let him know in no uncertain terms that he was offensive and horrible. It became a big source of gossip as well internally at that location. I didn't feel supported publicly, though people did say supportive things privately. Anyway, I am going to apply to this position because I can always turn it down if I decide I don't want to deal. Is there anything I can do at this point to a.) try not to involve him in this process or b.) protect myself? I did hear after the fact that others shared my story with HR, so they are aware that there was an issue. Alternatively, would you talk to him preemptively? Just as a few data points, I was very respected for the work I did, and this is a niche enough opportunity that I'd like to pursue it despite the history--I feel like, why should he still be able to negatively impact my career?

He wasn't fired and that should tell you that he is more valuable to them than you. The likelihood of you bring rehired by this company is infinitesimal.

Can you read?

[Anonymous]

Op here, the post above this one made me laugh. Thanks for that. I do hope that anyone who is easily discouraged by a negativity chorus will remember that it never hurts to throw your hat in the ring. Sometimes you get a do-over.