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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]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, [b]I am going to apply to this position because I can always turn it down if I decide I don't want to deal.[/b] 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?[/quote]

I think you need to decide the bolded part now before applying. Don't open this pandora's box unless you want to go all the way through with it.[/quote]

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