Willravel

Yeah, I'm having a tough time deciding when it is or isn't appropriate to call the DSS about the abuse. On top of an obviously unhealthy work environment, I do worry about the safety of the children. I'm lucky to have people I work with that can share my concern, but it's also tough essentially being second in command to the CEO, who routinely puts people in the most uncomfortable situation I can imagine. I'd rather deal with a simple problem like sexual harasment or a union than this. I've spoken to him on several occasions about his inability to control his rage and release it constructively. I recommended a psychologist to him, but he decided to send his son instead (leading me to wonder if he blames his son for the abuse instead of himself). I'm also concerned about losing my job if I speak up. I know that sounds selfish, but I am responsible for my family and my employees. If I lose my job, I will not be able to find a similar income easily, putting strain on my family. Also (not to toot my own horn), I'm a pretty good boss - or so I've been told. I'm the only member of the upper managment who considers the good of those who work under me. If I were to be terminated, they would not be protected from the mindless, money driven ambitions of some of the other board members and the CEO (things like 'corporate restructuring' suddenly seeing half the staff layed off and replaced by a firm in Bangalore, or seeing a loss of benifits and such). At the same time, these children deserve a kind upbringing and a fair shot at a good life.

It's tough having a savior complex.