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My daughter’s ex-boyfriend is interning in my office. Can I tell HR he’s a creep?
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A mother is seeking advice on how to handle a situation where her daughter's ex-boyfriend, who has a history of sending unsolicited nude photos, is now interning in her office.
Dr. Kirstin Ferguson advises the mother to gather all the facts before taking any action, such as reporting the issue to HR.
- September 16, 2026 — 5:00amEach week Dr Kirstin Ferguson tackles questions about workplace, career and leadership in her advice column Got a Minute?
- This week: preventing a sexting scandal, burning eyes and a backfill hire with a fancy new title.Before going to HR, get all your facts together.
- Dionne GainOver several years, my daughter’s ex-boyfriend sexted and sent unsolicited photos of his penis to some of her friends and acquaintances.
Key Takeaways
- The ex-boyfriend sent unsolicited nude photos to the daughter's friends and acquaintances.
- The mother is concerned about the ex-boyfriend's behavior and its potential impact on the workplace.
- Dr. Kirstin Ferguson advises caution and fact-gathering before taking action.
- The ex-boyfriend is interning in the mother's office, creating a potentially awkward situation.
- The mother is seeking advice on how to navigate this situation.
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Expected Outcomes
- The mother may report the issue to HR, or the ex-boyfriend's behavior may be addressed in some other way.
Why It Matters
The situation raises concerns about workplace safety and respect, as well as the potential consequences of the ex-boyfriend's behavior.
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Timeline of this story
- 50m agoSydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU): Sending unsolicited nude photos isn’t OK, but make sure you have your facts straight, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
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