Anyone who has their eyes open can see this from time to time. Perhaps you have had the luck to work in an environment all your life where there honestly was no bullying. However, in 4 out of the 5 places that I have worked at I have seen bullying. Bullying very often is directed at the most qualified people for the job. It starts small but over time the victim's self-esteem is reduced making them an easier target. In conversations with various people it also seems that it affects all professions.