I work at clothing store and my co-worers hate me what can I do?

Question

There are a couple of girls that just hate my guts and I have no idea why! I am a very patient person, but they are seriously irritating me, they are so rude they call me a slut, whore, and skank everytime I pass them! It's gotten to the point where they marked on my locker where I keep all of my stuff, it's really elementary. I don't think my boss really likes me either. I would tell her that I am seriously uncomfortable around them but I know she won't listen. I am thinking about quiting my job and just let those snobs have their way.
On top of that I'm sort of stressed cause I just made a huge move....does anyone have any ideas as to what I can do to make them stop or should I just quit and find another job?

Answer 1

If it's a good job, don't let them run you out. If it's not a good job, then move on, it's not worth the stress and bother.

If this is a large company and if you like the job, you should take pictures of your locker, document some of the situations, and contact HR immediately.

You said your boss doesn't really like you, you need to ask yourself, is this job worth it? Can you continue your career and move ahead with your boss the way she is?

I would say, it's a clothing store? If you haven't been there too long, sister, find another job, and leave this one hanging in the wind! (And I usually don't say that, but these people sound like JERKS!) You seem better than the job itself - move on!!!

Answer 2

There is no reason you should be made to feel uncomfortable in the work place. Unless your boss owns the store then she has a supervisor or an HR dept. I would go to that person and let them know what is going on. Sometimes companies have an helpline that you can file a complaint with. If you can't talk to these people and find out what their problem is with you, then I would go above their heads. And if you can't ignore them enough to just do your job then I would start looking for another job. The good thing is retail jobs are a dime a dozen. I used to work @ The Gap and then went to work at Express. The girls @ Express were so rude and nasty I went back to The Gap. You will find a place where you feel comfortable working and you are not being harassed. Those girls should not be bullying you, and you should not let them.

Answer 3

Supervisors should deal with your co-workers.

Just keep moving up the chain (if your boss doesn't do anything about it).

After all, the business is there to make money. A bad environment hurts the bottom line.

If you do decide to leave, there are a lot of websites where you can sign up to have alerts sent to your email of appropriate jobs.

You can apply on-line, and get a job lined up before quitting.

Answer 4

Certainly don't show that it bothers you. This just feeds the trolls. I would certain begin a job search, but no need to quit before you have another job lined up. Start keeping a journal of all the things these girls do to you, witnesses, dates, details, etc. and then present that to your boss. If she doesn't listen, go to her boss. People need to learn that there is appropriate professional behavior for work and that you actually have to act like an adult. They are making the whole store look bad.

Answer 5

Never ever place your self at a disadvantage by anyone.

Start looking for a nicer environment to work in and do not quit your job until you know you have another job in place and a start date.

At that point, I would put your resignation in writing, to human resources, citing the behavior/environment you have worked in. I would also approach the boss, that you don't think likes you, after you know you have the other job and seek her advice or opinion as to what's been happening. Document her response in your resignation as well.

Best of luck to you! You'll do amazing things!

Answer 6

It depends on how this compares with your past work experiences, if you have any.

One thing I learned as a consultant, working in many different places, is how arbitrary and nasty many workplaces can be.

On the other hand, many places can be very pleasant for people who work hard, and treat others decently.

If you see patterns that are common with other places you've been, that these people don't know, then address the things in common with yourself.

If there aren't any, then be as pleasant and dignified as you can, and move on, and forget this place

Answer 7

MY God where are you working? First you need to go to human resource and let them know that you are being pushed out of your job.Put in a 2 week notice, so no one can give you a poor recommendation.The immediate boss should ask you why your leaving tell her, you and she are adults.And make sure to have that reason on your notice.Then before you turn it in, get a copy of it, so you can show that to your next employee.If you feel threatened, you could call the cops and let them know that you do have fear..Good luck.

Answer 8

Don't quit this job just yet, since you just moved I'd start putting in applications at different jobs NOW! If you don't have your boss behind you and your co-workers are stupid jerks, than there is no reason to stay there.

There could be any number of reasons these women hate you. Because you're pretty, they hate short/tall people, they feel threatened by your work ethic, their boyfriends check you out....it could be anything.

I hate to say this, but pretty women never seem to be automatically liked when females are involved. There is jealousy first, then they get to know you.

Answer 9

This is called a "Hostile work environment" and it is illegal for management to not do something about this, and companies are sued all the time for not stopping behavior such as this. Speak to HR immediately (they have to keep your identity confidential if you want them to), and they will have to make sure it stops. The people acting this way should be the ones to lose their jobs for this, not you.

Answer 10

Find another job. However, if this is a pattern, you need to look at what's going on that it's happening.