Is this workplace bullying?

Oldernotwiser

bendix wrote: »

If that constitutes bullying, I'm a banana.

Join the bunch!

onlyforboards_2

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

Don't be ridiculous, you can't stretch the definition of bullying this far!

If someone is good at their job but unsuited to promotion, why would anybody put them in a higher job? (Of course, that does happen but that's the theory behind the Peter Principle!)

You are making the same mistake as your fellow banana, there is no indication in the managers response that the OP is not suited to promotion, other than the manager wants to keep them in their original position.
This is what makes it bullying.
I am not sure why you and your banana friend do not see it this way. Are you suggesting the manager is using the peter principle to ensure he promotes the right staff?:rolleyes:


This is by no means a stretch of the definition of bullying. It is an example of workplace bullying often used by unions, support agencies and management training programmes.

Jomo

onlyforboards wrote: »

It is bullying, interestingly it is attracting replies like yours which are typical of secondary remarks made by bully consorts.

The OP is entitled to apply for the new job in the company, no matter what the manager wants. No one has to remain in one role because they are paid to do it. :rolleyes: The OP does not have to leave the company to progress if there are suitable progression avenues within the company. To suggest so is unfair and of course can be perceived as bullying.

In our company you have to get your line manager's permission before applying for any internal posts.

onlyforboards_2

Jomo wrote: »

In our company you have to get your line manager's permission before applying for any internal posts.

Where I work is the same.