What should I do about rude/mean coworkers?

Question

I am in an entry level position and because of the geography (layout/floorplan) of my office I am secluded from everyone else and have been since I started here. I have tried on occasion to be friendly but am met with rudeness or being brushed off. Its my understanding that I am not the only person in this position to go through this and would just like to know what you think I should or shouldnt do. Presently, my line of defense has been to ignore it.

If you dont have an answer, its cool to get your two points and move on. Thank you.

Answer 1

Assuming this is a good job, decent pay, and in the direction of where you want to be in five years:

Then you should: Do your job / with a smile -regardless
and you shouldn't: Return rudeness with same

My advice: Work there for one year and re-visit the idea of leaving.

My first "real" job was basically the same, law office, and everyone treated me like crap. I did my job, got a good review, and even though I made some friends after awhile, I never did shake that feeling I had gotten at first....after a year, I looked for new employment, put in my two weeks and never really looked back. The new job was WAY better anyway -

Just remember, you'll fit in with a group soon enough, but do your job, get a good review and don't burn any bridges. After a year make a decision whether to stay or leave, but whatever you do, don't let "them" run you out just b/c of their attitudes, it's your career!


....unless you're working at a fast food shop or some kind of retail shop job like that, then I guess you can just find another job, and put in your 2 weeks.

The main point is to have a good reference.

Answer 2

Ignoring is good, acting like you don't care. You could try killing them with kindness. That's what my sister did to one of her co workers that was always rude. My sister found it quite funny because the co-worker didn't know how to react. Then my sister would smile and turn away.
I also think they feel threatened by you. You could prove to be better then them and in a way you already are.
Take it as lesson learned in life and when there is a new co-worker remember what you went through.

Answer 3

you ought to checklist it to HR, or your supervisor if there is no HR branch the place you artwork. Harassment of this sort is a few thing companies take very heavily. If she is making your artwork environment uncomfortable, you ought to talk up. whether you're leaving, it is going to likely be the comparable for the subsequent individual employed for them and in case you could ward off them from entering into the process the comparable abuse you went with the aid of along with her, then you truly will need executed a great sort of sturdy. If she lies and says she did no longer, I doubt your organization could basically activate you. maximum places do an learn into that kind of behaviour so it truly is extra advantageous than basically "he-mentioned, she-mentioned." If all of us else interior the place of work has experienced her undesirable behaviour, checklist on your boss at the same time. Be courageous and do the excellent ingredient.

Answer 4

http://money.cnn.com/2006/06/19/news/economy/annie/annie0619.fortune/

For bullies, everything is a control issue, so you need to let him know that you are in control," says Frank Kenna III, CEO of the Marlin Co., a 93-year-old workplace communications firm in North Haven, Conn. "How you deliver your message is just as important as what you say. It's up to you to strike a delicate balance, somewhere between a battering ram and a doormat."

When your co-worker starts to interrupt you, Kenna suggests saying something like, "One moment, Fred (or whatever his name is), I'm not finished." Say it with "a strong and confident tone," Kenna says. "If you have a soft voice, you might also accompany it with a forceful hand motion. Make sure to do this consistently every time he interrupts." Sooner or later he'll get the point.

Answer 5

It could be worse. You could be stuck next to this noisy ape they put next to me, and make so much money that you would never be able to match it at another job.

If you're entry-level, then you should be able to find another similar job quite easily. Just take a close look at your resume and experience to make sure that you don't end up looking like a job hopper. Of course, that might be OK depending on your career.

Answer 6

I had a friend that was a temp at a company. Like you she was secluded and didn't interact much. One day they asked her to pitch in money for pizza. She did, but when it came no one told her and they ate it all. She was angry, but couldn't do anything about it. When the probation period was up she didn't get hired. She was thrilled to move on.

Answer 7

Ignore em' yes. Although that's sometimes hard to do. I work with some nasty ppl. and they just rub me the wrong way. The best thing to tell u to do is talk to ur supervisor and tell her about it and if she can't cut the crap out then go above her. Just relax and give it time it could be there intimidated.

Answer 8

if u keep ignoring the problem it will get even bigger. ask ur self the question do i like my job? maybe when u talk to ur fellow employees they haven't had their coffee. make ur self known. let people know that u don't bite and to not be a stranger to your area. i don't know if this helps at all but good luck!!!

Answer 9

You are in a difficult position. If you complain, you will not be liked. Keep trying. Perhaps if you earn a promotion, the others will be nicer.

Answer 10

Maybe its just that since u are new to this place...it may take time before everybody understands your value !!! Go ahead and prove it and show it !!!