Name calling and just no liking certain people you are forced to work with is completely different to bullying.

Workplace bullying can be compared to mental torture, and the events Lizzie recounts in the descriptions of her various workplaces does not even come close.

I have witnessed woman on woman bullying, and it not only affected the victim, but scared the hell out of a number of other members of staff. They were so frightened of becoming the next target they did absolutely nothing. It went on for years, snide remarks, deliberate undermining, wrecking work, changing office procedures when the victim was on holiday and of course not passing on the information, I could go on and on. One day I saw the victim sitting at her desk, shaking. I was so convinced that she was going to have a heart attack that I went straight to my boss and reported it and action was taken straight away. Oh boy, then it was my turn. The bully made it clear to the rest of the staff that if they spoke to me one of them would be next, so I worked alone and in silence for weeks, until I had enough and approached the bully in person in front of everyone in the office. I made it clear that I was in no way scared of her and it would be in her best interests to get on with her work and leave people alone. She was asked by management to apologise for what she had done, she refused and was asked to leave there and then.

Lizzie a stand up row or difference of opinion or just a plain dislike is not bullying. Bullying is done quietly, behind backs, its terrifying and to witness it is also very frightening.

Moira is incredibly brave not only to stand her ground but to actually report it is also extremely brave. She had no idea when she reported it how it could go. It could have got alot worse - you should never assume that the person you are reporting it to is necessarily on the side of the victim.