My Boss Asked Me Out: How to Handle the "Dinner Invitation" Trap

June 04, 2026 00:12:47
My Boss Asked Me Out: How to Handle the "Dinner Invitation" Trap
Workplace Entanglement
My Boss Asked Me Out: How to Handle the "Dinner Invitation" Trap

Jun 04 2026 | 00:12:47

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Show Notes

My boss called it a "strategy session" over dinner. I thought I was being fast-tracked for my dream job. I was wrong.

In this episode of THE TRIALS OF WOMAN, a 24-year-old Junior Creative Associate in Manhattan shares the raw, factual account of how a legendary Creative Director used mentorship as a weapon. This isn't just a story about an unwanted advance; it’s a cautionary tale about the "Blue Folder," the complicity of HR, and the high cost of setting boundaries in a competitive industry.

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