Still, the stories of workplace harassment flooded in.

“This guy comes into my work to hit on me in incredibly weird ways, like offering me ‘gifts’ he hasn’t paid for yet,” said one woman. “He brings a fake service dog in (no tags, no training, constantly correcting or pulling the dog, refuses to talk about the dog at all and feeds him food on the floor as they walk around the store). I dread seeing him when I go to work. It makes me really uncomfortable that he doesn’t care I’m married. He also does weird stuff like comes up to my sample cart with a handful of junk food and refuses the sample saying he’s watching his weight but sits there and tries to talk to me or offer me things.”

Another noted: “One of [my freelance clients] texts me about his emotional state and seeks me for guidance, the other is constantly texting me. They start with asking for work then move on to other subjects. I’m scared of taking a stand as I might lose work and I need the money.”

“One of [my male co-workers] makes inappropriate comments about my sexuality,” added one. “It’s borderline admiration/obsession because I’m a lesbian, and you know when guys find out you’re a lesbian they love chasing you even more.”

And one student revealed that she was experiencing a similar situation at university, explaining: “My professor [is ‘that guy’]. He gave me a higher grade than what I deserved, I honestly thought he was helping me out because I do fairly well on that subject. Nope, apparently he wants something in return because he used information school has (my cellphone number) and has texted me and called me twice…

“I’m kinda spooked that he’ll find ne alone somewhere at school and approach and ask me why I’m not reciprocating the favour.”

Women have shared stories about difficult men at work, and they’re truly disturbing