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Male and female, actually. I'm going to leave out titles and departments to maintain anonymity but I'll give a couple of examples. My first day a female staff member A hauled off and slapped female staff member B in the butt. Incredibly hard too, I'd be surprised if it didn't leave a handprint. Shortly after staff member A did so, she made a joke along the lines of "just give it time, you'll have your turn" to me. Plus, I've seen at least two other female staff members slap other staff members' butts since I've started. I know I haven't been touched, but I'm a survivor of SA and that kind of behavior can trigger me on a bad day. Another example is regarding a male boss. He's commented on my looks already (one example is asking me to remove my mask to see my face and calling me "real pretty") and I've observed him making comments to other female staff members regarding their appearances. Also, it was very early on mentioned to me by someone that he has boundary issues and not to hesitate if he crosses a line. I've never worked anywhere that was so lax on professionalism and I've always been one to want to keep it professional in the workplace. I've worked hard to get where I am, I don't want to jeopardize it by having the lines between my job and my personal life blur.

Thank you so much for this. Your suggestion is exactly the kind of guidance I needed.

I've been a nurse for 15 years and am experiencing a conflicting situation for the first time. I've recently accepted a management position at a facility and just started late last month. The position is one I've done for years and have no problem doing now. The bulk of the staff is very kind and the supervisor training me is doing a great job. Unfortunately, I have noticed a few unethical practices and harassment (verbal, sexual, and often by the head boss) on a daily basis. As I'm unwilling to risk my license after seeing others be asked to complete a task that they should not be completing and my inability to tolerate the level of discomfort some staff puts me in, I have to get out. Here's where I'm stuck: As long as I've been a nurse, I've always managed to put in required notice and have yet to burn any bridges when leaving a job. I don't know how to go about leaving this position though. I have no idea what to say to my boss as I don't want to offend her by pointing out the issues I've seen. Plus, I am still very early in my probationary period and am technically still training, so working a two-weeks notice seems pretty wasteful for the company. Any opinions on a professional and respectful approach to this?