I have been at my current place of employment for 5 years. In the past year I bid and got a job in a different department. I went from being in a team of 20 people down to 4. I am a grandmother, my new coworkers are almost 20 years younger than me. They all get along well, talk etc. However when I enter our area (all sit in one room, one shared phone) I get ignored. When they need to pass along information to me, instead of talking they instant message me.
My previous coworkers all tell me I am no longer my happy cheerful self. My hubby, children, and even previous coworkers hate to call me about anything in this new position as they all have said they are treated with a rude manner and are given very short curt answers.
I have talked to my boss various times and he has noticed this as well (so its not in my head).
So do you think I should stick it out....or start looking for another job elsewhere??
2006-11-01 16:52:19 · 11 answers · asked by jeunegrandmere 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I still have lunch with my previous co workers on a regular basis-very friendly
I have tried the "kill em with kindness" to new group, brought donuts, pastries on many occasions. I have asked if I did something to offend them, I was told no.
2006-11-01 17:06:23 · update #1
tough situation- but u can handle this! its your choice- you can leave, or stay...if you decide to stay then u have to approach it differently. spend the next week trying to engage in their conversations as FRIENDLY AND CHEERFUL as possible. for an entire week, do nothing but be polite, and try talking to them (not too much, that you get annoying and no one gets their work done..but enough so they get the idea. revive yourself! be that happy cheerful person you were before! if your new coworkers still act cold towards you after a week, then look to work in a different department or look for a new job all together. just remember, no one likes negative people! they suck and people choose to ignore those types of people! so change your attitude! you will do great at this! i know you can do it!!!
2006-11-01 17:07:22 · answer #1 · answered by pacificsun03 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-23 11:11:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well they are young and can't relate to you .. you are like their "mother" and they maybe feel nervous about talking the "junk" that they may be talking around you. I suggest you try see if you an go back to your old department. I would NOT quit without having a FOR SURE job elsewhere otherwise you may have a hard time finding another job..it is harder to find a job as you get older..
2006-11-01 17:03:32 · answer #3 · answered by MeInUSA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should stick it out while you are looking for another job. It is always easier to find a new job if you still have your "old" job. Also, have you talking to your boss about returning to your old position. And remember, even though you are unhappy in your new position, try to remember not to take it out on your old coworkers. They may not want you back if you keep it up.
2006-11-01 17:01:59 · answer #4 · answered by luveeduvee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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First, I should say -- hapiness comes from within. Your situation, your peers and your job are not the issue -- you shouldnt just up and leave your new position -- thats not very professional -- think about whats at stake in your career... I would say find what out in your heart what is that is making you unhappy. Try to fix it -- one step at e time. Be open to people, make your presence welcomed by being friendly and saying nice things and taking an interest in other people and what they have to say. If you try these things I gurantee you'll feel better about yourself and your job. No need to quit!!
2006-11-01 16:57:37 · answer #5 · answered by MM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try to stick it out. Maybe your co-workers feel uncomfortable cause your much older than them. Five years is a long time to spend at a job just to walk away. Maybe there is some way to approach your new co-workers to find out what is up. Good luck!
2006-11-01 16:58:58 · answer #6 · answered by AmberKortni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
noooooooo you could call a small meeting between coworkers and see what the problem is.save a lot time trying to figure out whats going on all it is you are being misunderstood so good luck
2006-11-01 16:59:18 · answer #7 · answered by annjilena 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your coworkers are not feeling comfortable with you then it is their badluck to miss such a great collegue with vast experience. My sincere suggestion is that you stick to the same job, they will realise their mistakes soon. you too try and ignore them
all the best
2006-11-01 17:09:04 · answer #8 · answered by ashu k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick with it!
Smile and greet them!!
Don't let yourself be ignored!
And when they IM your info, go to them and discuss it with them.
2006-11-01 17:03:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the people that you work with what there problem is, or if they have an issue with you!
2006-11-01 17:01:50 · answer #10 · answered by twnty4ktgold1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋