I have a problem in my workplace where 1 person was continually calling me "Porky." I told that person i would report them if they carried on. That was 3 weeks ago.
This week it has started again, and his workmate has now started to do it as well. His workmate also today went in my bag and took out my paper without asking and left it on the table.
I told them to stop and that i would report them to my supervisor. They just laughed and said "go on then."
I went to my supervisor and have made an official complaint about them and said that if it happens again i will seek legal advice.
Have you got any advice for me? Is there any further action i can take.
2007-01-24 05:36:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Try to act like it does not bother you in the meantime. They are looking for a reaction from you and if you don't give it to them, then they will just be wasting their energy.
2007-01-24 05:50:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may sound rather harsh, but admit to being called porky.
Trying to get back at them, or reporting them is not the answer.
Please do not try further action, it will only cause more problems to your situation.
When I was at school, I had spots, and had lots of abusive comments from fellow students, until I suggested they called me Dalmatian.
Don't give up. Admit to your nickname, call yourself Porky, accept that and you should get on well with your fellow workmates.
2007-01-24 06:11:54 · answer #2 · answered by Dr David 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They are being adult bullies. You should go directly to Human Resources if you have one. First, make sure you document all the incidents (with dates and a summary of what happened.) HR always wants something in writing. Do not let these a**holes get away with it. The supervisor may or may not do anything because he/she may like these two punks. If all else fails, have your scariest looking friend pick you up one day with his big knife and gun in hand.
2007-01-24 05:59:39 · answer #3 · answered by RunsWithKnife 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are on the right track -- it is important to nip this kind of thing in the bud- so to speak. Now that you have the incident on record ... it will go against them down the road if they continue this taunting. Do your best to be professional and try to steer clear of these two as much as possible. Document everything w/times- dates- places etc...this will help you in the future.
Good Luck
2007-01-24 05:57:14 · answer #4 · answered by hummingbird 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just like in junior high and high school try just ingoring them, and they will get sick of not getting your attention and find someone else to pick on. Or you could go legally put harassement charges on them, hope you don't like your job, because when you do this, they will probably figuare out a way to get you out of work. Good Luck. Your sup. should do more than what he actually is doing or it would stop.
2007-01-24 06:00:31 · answer #5 · answered by Tommy's_Sweet_Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your employer had a duty towards you ensuring you have a safe working environment free from harassment verbal abuse and bullying you need to take this higher remember a boss has a boss and this will not look good on the company .
2007-01-28 05:33:00 · answer #6 · answered by cherry45uk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are unable to ignore it & it's getting you down then put your complaint in writing, state what remedy you are looking for and keep a copy. Don't make threats.
2007-01-24 05:58:04 · answer #7 · answered by James G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How long have you been working there?
Do you think this is genuinly malicious or just a bit of fun?
Maybe you are taking yourself too seriously!
2007-01-24 05:45:57 · answer #8 · answered by gam3fr3aks 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋