I Work With A Nightmare

When the Nightmares enable each other

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:20:49 GMT

All was fine for Krisell at her job until she returned from maternity leave. Then she slowly discovered the multiple layers of nightmares working within the company.

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When the Nightmare slowly pushes your boundaries

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT

When Carol started working at her knew job she wasn't prepared for her bosses slow assault on her boundaries. Pushing too far, then stopping, then pushing further the next time until Carol reached breaking point.

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When the Nightmare is obsessed with power

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Almost a decade ago Jay started a new job, and found himself trapped with an employer who seemed to love the intimidation and power games of control

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When the nightmare won't let you leave

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Doctor Aiman worked hard to study in her medical field, but when she was confronted by a nightmare boss she was not prepared for how totally he intended to destroy her career.

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When the Nightmare comes back

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Samantha managed to escape from a nightmare boss but was not prepared for when they reappeared in her life.

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When the Nightmare does not care for your health

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Linda started a new job and slowly it became clear her managers did not care about her health, until she ended up being sent to the emergency department.

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Extra: Pete Havel's advice on 'When the Nightmare wants your job"

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Pete Havel offers advice on what to do in a situation like the story in 'When the Nightmare wants your job"

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When the Nightmare is obsessed with you

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Trixie met Maria on the job and was quickly overwhelmed when her coworkers bubbly personality became far more invasive and inappropriate.

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When the Nightmare goes after your friend

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Kathy watched for years as Laura-Leigh scared off other employees, but she truly felt powerless when Laura-Leigh targeted her friend.

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Extra: Pete Havel's advice on 'When the Nightmare is the entire workplace'

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Mary found herself working for a company that changed names regularly and was clearly up to illegal stuff. Expert Pete Havel shares what he thinks could be done in this situation.

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When the Nightmare gets physical

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Liz's boss Barbara become emotionally and verbally abusive early on, but while this scared liz, she was not prepared for how much further her nightmare boss would take things.

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Extra: Pete Havel's advice on 'When the Nightmare gets help'

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Sandy found herself trapped in a situation where her boss was causing psychological abuse, but her financial support company was supporting her boss. Pete Havel gives his advice on her situation.

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When the Nightmare works in a good workplace

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 12:00:16 GMT

When Claire moved across the world to a whole other country her co-worker Lisa tried to make things difficult.

Unfortunately for Lisa, it turned out that this was actually a good work place.

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Extra: Pete Havel gives advice on episode 9

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 02:32:15 GMT

In 'When the Nightmare blames all their mistakes on you" Beck revealed she worked for a cafe owner who was truly toxic. In this mini episode, workplace advisor Pete Havel gives his advice on what to do in a similar situation.

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When the Nightmare scares the boss

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Pete Havel describes the co-worker so toxic, vengeful and soulless that she inspired his book The Arsonist In The office.

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When the Nightmare LOVES high school drama

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT

When Beth started her job at the gym she was a bit hesitant of Abigail and it turned out she had right to be.

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When the Nightmare is hiding a massive secret

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Elizabeth started a new marketing job to promote an upcoming children's TV show. She was not prepared for the bombshell secrets her boss was hiding.

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When the Nightmare wants to get rid of you

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 20:36:29 GMT

Rachel started her new job as a real estate assistant. She was not ready for the cold hearted approach her boss took to manipulating and sabotaging her

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Extra: The damage of a Nightmare

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:00:42 GMT

The last few episodes have shown the very real damage that Nightmares can cause to our mental health, but what can be done?

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When the Nightmare is the 'fun' guy at work

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT

When Alicia's fun friendly co-worker Rob was promoted to the position of manager she was not prepared for the nightmare he would become.

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When the Nightmare is your Mentor

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Stacey started working in her dream job, but was not prepared for the trauma inducing abuse her mentor would unleash upon her.

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When the Nightmare sets lots of crazy rules

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:00:00 GMT

When Eliza started her part time marketing job she was not prepared for the constant, boundary pushing rules her bosses would set in order to keep her off balance, under control and unable to questions their unethical and illegal behaviour.

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When the Nightmare blames their mistakes on you

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT

When Beck started a new job helping a business owner launch their new cafe was not prepared for the mind games, verbal abuse and public humiliation that would follow.

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When The Nightmare drags you into their toxic life

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Calvin was just 21 when he started at his new job, and when he befriended his much older co-worker Jane he had no idea of the toxic, manipulative behaviour she would use to control him and destroy other people's lives and marriages.

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When the Nightmare wants your job

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:07:30 GMT

When Louise started her new job, she had no idea of the depths her jealous, nightmare co-worker would stoop to in an attempt to get her job.

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When the Nightmare is your friend

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Alex was 19 when the new guy started at her workplace. He was nice, friendly and normal, but that was all hiding something much darker.

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When the Nightmare is wildly unpredictable

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT

When Linda started her new job with little experience, she had no idea how the sudden, violent mood swings of one co-worker would leave her feeling on edge and unsafe

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When the Nightmare gets help

Wed, 20 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT

When Sandy started her new job she didn't expect how manipulative and aggressive her boss would get.

She also didn't expect that her jobseeker program would side with her boss and make it almost impossible to leave.

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Extra: Do you work with a Nightmare?

Thu, 14 May 2020 08:23:22 GMT

Waiting for more stories? Here's a taste of what is still to come, and a chance to share your stories too.

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When the Nightmare gets an audience

Wed, 06 May 2020 12:00:49 GMT

When Alice started working for a theatre company she never imagined being screamed at and abused while over 100 people watched on.

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When the Nightmare wants your money

Wed, 06 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT

When Hayley started a job out of school she could never predict how her bosses actions would drag her into a world of theft, deceit and adultery on a massive scale.

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When the Nightmare is the entire workplace

Wed, 06 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Mary was desperate for work but when she walked into her new job she never expected the how chaotic and toxic her bosses, the people the bosses enabled and the very job itself would end up being.

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What is 'I Work With A Nightmare'?

Fri, 01 May 2020 03:21:21 GMT

From Sam Blacker comes 'I Work With A Nightmare', a podcast about the truly worst people to work with.

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