CONFLICT THESAURUS

CAUSING A WORKPLACE HAZARD



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HELPFUL TIP:

Conflict is your story’s secret sauce, supplying tension, relationship friction, and complications to a character’s journey. It comes in a million different forms, so identify the obstacles and problems that will hit your character the hardest by using the Character Builder to uncover their primary insecurities, fears , and desires. Don’t forget to include everyday conflict scenarios that will frustrate them and keep the pressure high.
CATEGORY:
Failures and mistakes, relationship friction, loss of control, dangers and threats

EXAMPLES:
The character using tools, machinery, or technology improperly
Accidentally causing a fire
Handling chemicals or hazardous materials incorrectly
Not following safety and security protocols
Exposing co-workers to a contagious disease
Failing to carry out safety drills 
Neglecting routine maintenance, updates, or inspections
Contributing to a toxic environment with bullying, discrimination, or harassment
Bringing an unsafe animal to work
Allowing an unauthorized person onto a work site
Carrying out a violent act at the worksite
Failing to dispose of toxic or hazardous waste appropriately
Falling asleep or becoming distracted during working hours
Careless sharing of sensitive information
Exposing co-workers to allergens
The character saving money by hiring less people, leading to reduced safety for those on site

MINOR COMPLICATIONS:
Feeling embarrassment
Teasing or ridicule by one's co-workers
Having to admit fault and notify those impacted
Dealing with the distrust of co-workers
Experiencing increased stress levels 
Being required to take a safety course or follow a disciplinary protocol
Having to apologize
Being reprimanded by superiors
Having to pay fines or for repair of damaged tools, machinery, or technology
Being given fewer hours, lower wages, or a different job within the company

POTENTIALLY DISASTROUS RESULTS:
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RESULTING EMOTIONS:
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POSSIBLE INTERNAL STRUGGLES:
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PEOPLE WHO COULD BE NEGATIVELY AFFECTED:
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NEGATIVE TRAITS THAT COULD MAKE THE SITUATION WORSE:
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IMPACT ON BASIC NEEDS:
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WOUNDS THIS COULD LEAD TO:
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POSITIVE TRAITS TO HELP THE CHARACTER COPE:
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POSITIVE OUTCOMES:
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