I seem to recall other posts on this situation over the last year+ and it sure sounds lke nothing has changed, or if anything, thing s have gotten worse. I know you say that there are no other opportunities, but I would encourage spending all your energy finding one.

Barring that, there are a lot of good books on this subject...I've read "Bully at Work" by Namie and "The No ******* Rule" by Sutton. They offer some tips and techniques that might be helpful....

Good luck....

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