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Another option: get drs note for time off. You should be able to get some fmla leave for a medical condition and they aren’t entitled to know the specifics.
Try to see a therapist. PwC offers 6 free sessions through live well. It really helps to talk through it.
Your health and well-being is more important than work. You NEED to take time off as “sweeping it under the rug” and not addressing your feelings will not lead to positive results. I have taken time off to focus on myself as well. Get a doctor’s note (which you only even need if you’re taking more than 3-5 days off) and go on short term leave.
I’m so sorry this happened to you but with the right support, you will get through this.
Report it! Men need to know they cannot get away with it. This guy will do it again to someone else if he hasn’t already. Also, self care is very important. This is not your fault. Make him pay
Thank you all. Your advice is really appreciated. I am currently at the hospital getting a rape kit done, and I plan on taking some time from work.
So sorry to hear this. Is there anyone you can talk to? Can you take a personal day or two and just chalk it up to sickness if you don’t feel comfortable sharing...
If you don’t feel comfortable sharing with your relationship tree, I would at least tell them in a vague way so that you can take the time you need.
I’m so sorry this happened to you. Definitely try to take a personal/sick day (or two) if you can. There might be something in LifeWorks that can help- the firm pays for these resources so you should take advantage of them!
EY1-Good advice if this was a sexual assault by someone within the firm but OP's post doesn't specifically mention that.
^and yes, before anyone asks, fmla is not just for pregnant ladies. My mom has documented medical issues including bipolar (i realize this is jot that). But she got a letter from her doc that says she has an issue where she needs to take fmla time for self care. It protects her job but if she’s out of vacay she wont get paid. Hipe this helps. Maybe it can get you more than just a couple days to heal and deal with your issues fully instead of being worried about work.
I’m sorry. I hope you are ok. PwC has a crisis line, or something to that effect. Use it.
I wish I could be of more assistance, but I left the firm
Ignore what everyone said, that is okay advice. It shouldn’t be on you to leave how to handle this assault. If it a serious matter report it immediately. Don’t call a hotline because the firm will never have your best interest at heart. They will try to fix the situation in secret, and it won’t work out well for you. Report the matter to a partner you trust as well, as well as your people consultant . Send initial conversation via email so you have evidence. Hint you are a victim of sexual assault in the email, and then record your convo with the partner. See how they address the matter and if they don’t, you are equipped with evidence. You don’t want to look like the fool in this situation without any evidence that you have notified management. And also get evidence of his/her sexual assault if you can. I’m sorry this happened to you.
Oh God OP. I hope you get it figured out but pls pls pls report it.
I’m so sorry this happened to you. Very glad you are getting care.
OP please go speak to a therapist. it's going to take a long time to process all the emotions and shame and grief that come with sexual assault, and you're going to need all the help you can get. please please please talk to a therapist. in terms of reporting it, that's up to you. do what you are comfortable doing. if you're not comfortable reporting it, that's fine. take care of yourself and get professional help.
You can go out on disability leave.
This happened to one of my seniors and she was raped by another senior in the group. She was able to get a Drs note and got about 3 months paid time off. She tried to keep it together at work and was having nervous breakdowns and anxiety attacks so please take time for yourself. Eventually the partners kept asking me what was wrong and I told my partner a bit of it. He encouraged me to call PwC ethics because what if they guy has done something similar before. I called them and they insisted on talking to my sr and she acquiesced. However it basically just lead them to confronting the guy who of course said it was consensual and they closed the case. PwC obviously said they will do whatever they could to make my sr comfortable but she was extremely upset that they talked to the guy against her will as she had a police case pending and he wasnt aware yet.
I’m so sorry this happened to you. Take time for yourself and report it. Recently happened to one of my friends, she reported it and the guy confessed.
Don’t be afraid to reach out for as much help as you need. My heart aches for you.
Thank you both!
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