I need word help!

[JamesSavik]

I'm looking for a word or phrase to describe a bad situation in which a person must endure a loss of dignity because if he complains, there will be retaliation.

 

Hobson's choice comes to mind. Lesser of two evils.

 

 

Example:

 

A guy is on probation which is contingent on his continuing employment.

 

If he gets fired or quits, he goes back to prison.

 

His employer is taking advantage of the situation to sexually harrass and manipulate him.

 

 

Anybody got a word or phrase?

[TheZot]

Aside from the obvious screwed, the next phrase I could think of is Between a rock and a hard place.

[reapersharvest]

Frying Pan or Fire

 

Ensnared

 

Purgatory

 

Martyr without a cause

[JamesSavik]

Thanks guys. I think I like ensnared the best.

 

I'm working on a short story with a plot similar to the situation I described in the example.