What should I do if an old fish bullies a new fish?
In the workplace, school or social environment, it is not uncommon for "old fish to bully new fish". How to deal with this unfair treatment has become one of the hot topics on the Internet recently. The following is a compilation and analysis of hot content on this topic across the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Statistics on hot topics

| platform | Related topics | amount of discussion | heat index |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomers in the workplace are bullied | 128,000 | 85.6 | |
| Zhihu | How to deal with workplace bullying | 52,000 | 78.3 |
| Douban | What to do if newcomers are excluded | 37,000 | 72.1 |
| Douyin | Workplace survival rules | 245,000 | 92.4 |
2. Analysis of common bullying behaviors
According to feedback from netizens and expert analysis, the behavior of old fish bullying new fish is mainly manifested in the following aspects:
| behavior type | Proportion | Typical cases |
|---|---|---|
| verbal disparagement | 35% | Ridiculing newcomers in public for their lack of ability |
| Making things difficult at work | 28% | Deliberately assign excessive tasks |
| social isolation | 22% | No notification to newcomers during dinner party |
| Taking credit and shifting blame | 15% | Take the achievements of newcomers as your own |
3. Suggestions on coping strategies
In response to the above situation, psychology experts and workplace experts have put forward the following suggestions:
1.keep calm: When you encounter bullying, don’t react immediately emotionally. Analyze the situation calmly first.
2.Record evidence: Record in detail the time, place and content of each unfair treatment.
3.seek support: You can seek support from other colleagues or superiors instead of enduring it alone.
4.Improve ability: Gain respect and voice by quickly improving your professional capabilities.
5.Reasonable counterattack: For serious behavior, you can choose to fight back at the appropriate time.
4. Netizens’ hotly discussed opinions
| opinion type | support rate | representative comments |
|---|---|---|
| hardline counterattack | 42% | "You have to fight back the first time, otherwise it will get worse." |
| Forbearance and development | 35% | "Improve yourself first, strength is the best counterattack weapon" |
| Seeking help | 18% | "The situation should be reported to HR or leadership in a timely manner" |
| Resignation avoidance group | 5% | "This kind of environment is not worth living in. Leave as soon as possible" |
5. Expert advice
Professor Wang, a psychological counselor, pointed out: "When new people encounter unfair treatment, the most important thing is to maintain a psychological balance. You must understand that this situation is often temporary. With the passage of time and your own growth, most relationships will be improved."
Mr. Li, a workplace coach, suggested: "It is very important to establish your own support network. You can take the initiative to establish good relationships with other newcomers or more friendly old employees to form a mutual support group."
Human resources expert Ms. Zhang emphasized: "Companies should establish a complete protection mechanism for newcomers, conduct regular employee relations surveys, and promptly discover and deal with workplace bullying issues."
6. Preventive measures
1. Enterprise level:
- Establish a clear anti-workplace bullying policy
- Conduct employee relations training
- Establish an anonymous reporting channel
2. Personal level:
- Understand the company culture in advance
- Maintain appropriate social distance
- Demonstrate a professional but not condescending attitude
In short, when faced with the problem of "old fish bullying new fish", we should neither tolerate it nor be overly confrontational. Finding a way of coping that suits you and staying professional and confident are the keys to solving problems.
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