# Threatening methods by manipulating work or career prospects In addition to directly threatening work safety, there are a variety of ways that may be used to exert pressure or threat on others through career prospects.： ## Professional development related threats -Hinder promotion opportunities -Disqualification from participating in important projects -Threat to revoke professional certification or letter of recommendation -Restrict access to professional training and development resources ## Social and reputation related threats - Threaten to spread negative information in the industry -Occupational isolation or exclusion - Threaten to give unfair performance evaluation - Create a harmful professional reputation ## Economic related threats -Threaten to cut wages or withhold bonuses -Reduce working hours or benefits -Transfer to low-value positions affects income growth It should be noted that these behaviors are unethical and possibly illegal in most workplaces. If you encounter such situations, you should consider seeking help from human resources departments, trade unions, or legal aid.