I have horrible coworkers that I have caught talking a lot of crap on me recently....and I did absolutely nothing. I come to work...don't talk much...do my job..and go home. Yet they are saying I think I'm better than everyone...blah blah blah...what should I do?
2006-07-07 10:45:09 · 6 answers · asked by vdubbchick 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I'm just like you at work. I'm to myself. I do my job, and I'm out. I work to survive, and to succeed in my long term goals. I'm not there to make friends. If you're cool w/ me, then I'm cool with you. If you don't like me, well I guess that's your opinion.
There's always those folks that gossip. Just ignore them. I know it bothers you, but don't let it get to you. There are bigger problems out there in the world. Don't sweat it! That's my attitude.
2006-07-07 10:53:13 · answer #1 · answered by do it movin' 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the exact problem several years ago! I didn't smoke, cuss, or talk about sexual experiences. I sat there and worked. I ended up doing the work of two because I worked and didn't goof off talking and sharing potty and smoke breaks. When I had to miss work and one of them had to take my place they gripped because they couldn't do it all and still socialize in the bathroom or smoke area!! I also didn't go into the smoking break room at meal time because you could barely see through it much less breathe well! So I was an outsider who ended up not getting transferred and have to drive 2 hrs to work in another city(Texas is Big!), who was trained on all the new equipment/techniques first, gave tours to the big shots, and never got into the back-stabbing that the others did. It got so bad once that a woman from across the large room called me on the ph. and I had to pretend it was a friend so no one would know that she told me some of the stuff that the others were saying and planning! I went to the supervisor and got it straightened out quick. But I was so happy when the most of them were transferred and I didn't have to put up with it anymore. Stand your ground and be who you are and don't let the others bring you down! They don't understand your ways since they are the ones that follow instead of lead! Best wishes!
2006-07-07 18:02:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should confront that coworker in private, and let her know why you come to work and don't talk to anyone. Try to make her your friend, by getting her phone number and calling her to chat at home. Some people just like picking on others, and are very immature. If she does not stop, then discuss this with your boss, if it is affecting your productivity at work. Make sure she is not your bosses favorite though because believe it or not bosses gossip and this might not work out in your favor. If she does it again, then ask her to stop in front of everyone, and try to make friends with some of the other girls so you won't be singled out. I hope I was helpful......
2006-07-07 18:36:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been through this too. Be nice to everyone and keep doing what you are doing...your job. You're not getting paid to make friends.
If you want , you can (every now and then) go hang out in the staff lunch room. Show your face and go on your way.
I would not worry about it.
2006-07-07 17:51:58 · answer #4 · answered by A M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel like its not a good working environment with all the talking then talk to them about it. Maybe they misjudge you because you dont talk to them like your other coworkers do. If it continues, then you should consult your boss and if that doesnt work, go to your HR dept and see if they can do anything about it.
2006-07-07 17:50:23 · answer #5 · answered by Jon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
confront them. most times when people do this they're cowards when you corner them. be like, what's your problem with me anyways? they'll say oh...nothing. at that point you'll know they're sniveling back stabbing bit*ches. call them out and see what they do.
2006-07-07 17:49:31 · answer #6 · answered by DIE BEEYOTCH!!! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋