I feel too defensive at work, Some people I think find that rude. I think?

Question

Here's the problem, Im a overnight stocker at this big retail store and Im sort of the quiet one that does his job. The other overnighters are idiots that they cant hold a daytime job, so they work at night. I mean these people are worst of the worst; raunchy girls talking bout their privates, lots of cussing amoung each other, guys talking bout sexual references bout themselves and the girls dont get offended they just laugh it all up. So back to me, when they start talking bout chicks and sex and what not, I kind of drift away to another area to work at, Im not ashamed from being who I am but I just want to avoid whenever they should ask me bout anything sexual, knowing myself dont give a F*ck I'll tell them im a F*g. Now what. Some guys give me the homo-phobe stare, long time ago I overheard someone say that im a "Maricon" slang for F*g in spanish. My point is I feel Im waiting for something to happen, if it does its me against 35. The "Man" in me feels I can manage this by myself.

Answer 1

I work in a warehouse environment and night or day they talk this way. It's the nature of the work, you want people that are polite then go work in an office. Even there you will find the same type of conversations, just a little quieter. As far as the f*g thing, maybe they are only saying things because you aren't being upfront about it. Again at my place of work, the comments are much worse when they suspect somebody, once it's out in the open the topic pretty much goes away. I'd be more concerned about this if you worked in a small mom and pop store, they can get away with being more prejudice. Your retail store should have protections in place to prevent that from happening, find out about them.

Answer 2

truthfull regulations and laws prohibit any type of told regarding sexual enuendo because it can be considered sexual harrasment and the company can and does get sued.

If it gets worse just file a complaint with management. My sexual preference would have nothing to do with it in a situation like that and I know first hand that companies dont like even a hint bout harassment lawsuit.

Answer 3

all of that is harassment. You have the right to tell them to shut up about all the sex and cursing. But I understand the need to keep a low profile. I would look for a job that makes me happy.

Answer 4

this is reportable to the union.

I think you should quit before anything bad happens. what a bunch of effin losers. I'm so sorry to hear about this.'


god bless

Answer 5

Some people are only barbaric

Answer 6

Your "friends" are jerks. I would just put my head down and do my job