His reaction was not 'disproportionate'. You did in fact harass him, and his response was entirely non-violent, so you have no right to play the "I don't feel saaaafe!" card now.
"If I'd had any idea this was a possible outcome, I never would've started something, but people carry around so much psychic baggage that I should know it's always a possible outcome."
Apparently none of your victims in childhood suddenly 'snapped' and beat the ever-living shit out of you, which is usually the only way bullies ever learn the error of their ways. So learn now, before you taunt somebody who is carrying both 'psychic baggage' and a loaded firearm. Cruelty is not funny, and 'playground behavior' in an adult co-worker may in fact be legitimate grounds for firing.
How very sly of you to write up your report before the person you bullied could report you for harassment. I hope your direct supervisor was also the victim of childhood bullies, and sees right through your little gambit.
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"If I'd had any idea this was a possible outcome, I never would've started something, but people carry around so much psychic baggage that I should know it's always a possible outcome."
Apparently none of your victims in childhood suddenly 'snapped' and beat the ever-living shit out of you, which is usually the only way bullies ever learn the error of their ways. So learn now, before you taunt somebody who is carrying both 'psychic baggage' and a loaded firearm. Cruelty is not funny, and 'playground behavior' in an adult co-worker may in fact be legitimate grounds for firing.
How very sly of you to write up your report before the person you bullied could report you for harassment. I hope your direct supervisor was also the victim of childhood bullies, and sees right through your little gambit.
Karma comes around.