Email Trail Exposed My Idea Thief

Reddit is completely split over what I did at work. I’ve been at my job for almost three

years. I’m quiet, but I always deliver strong results. Six months ago,

a new coworker joined our team. He was loud, confident, and dominated every

meeting. At first, I didn’t think much of it. Then I noticed he

kept interrupting me. A minute later, he’d repeat my ideas as his own.

Everyone would praise him for being “innovative.” I tried telling myself it was just a coincidence.

But it happened again and again. Eventually, my manager started crediting him directly.

I finally complained and was told to “be more assertive.” So I stopped talking during meetings