Rude Co-Worker?

Question

I have a rude co-worker who consistently calls me out on things. I'll admit, I'm not a perfect worker. I do make the occasional mistakes while at work, but is anyone perfect. I get along well with almost everyone at my job and my bosses consider me a pretty decent worker; not the best, but certainly not the worst.

I often find this co-worker calling me out on the little things I do wrong at work, or trying to imply that I did something/said something wrong. The mistakes I tend to make, happen to be very common ones that a majority of my co-workers also make.

Perhaps, I'm being too sensitive, but I really hate being put on the stop like that. I usually don't say anything, because I am a somewhat passive person and I'm also try not to take things too personally. But, it's starting to bother me because I keep questioning what makes this person any better then myself.

Other co-workers have referred to her as a b***h on occasion. I think she has a bad attitude.

The whole situation is making me upset. I have even questioned what it is about myself that makes her dislike me so much.

She's so mean; I have even heard her make remarks about my personality/mannerism. It honestly makes me feel like less of a person.

What should I do? I dislike my job as is, but this is pushing me over the edge.

FYI--we are in our 20's and this job is min. wage. I'm a college student and she is not. I often wonder if that's the cause of the negativity. I'm blonde, and tends to call me out about thinks regarding my intellect. I'm a little ditzy, but I'm going to grad school; so I'm obviously able to function in the world and be successful.

Answer 1

It doesnt matter where you work. Theres someone like that in every place you will ever work. Youre in college so you might see if they offer a class in how to assert yourself. Check the sociology dept and ask about something like that. Also colleges often offer free counseling to students. They might help you deal with this. But you need to learn now cuz anywhere you go you will find these kind of negative people.

Answer 2

Every-ones right, their always has to be one bad prune in the bunch! Which by the way is way more insecure than everyone else!!! Keep that in mind. The only reason she so called picks on you is because she has a big mouth and your a passive person. Now if she has to go against as assertive person or even an another aggressive person like herself, she'd probably be hiding in the bathroom. The thing is, what's to be afraid of really? It's not like she's going to hit you, doubt if she likes jail, so each time she made a remark about YOUR work, I would mark it down on a chart you have made-with her name on it. Since she's NOT the boss, when she asks why you checked the chart after she has spoke to you-you tell her you want to keep track of all the times she has to stop her work to tell you how to do yours. If she says she's just helping, tell her you will ask if you need help, and it won't be her. Take a deep breathe, and do this, probably won't have to do it but a couple times. When everyone else sees the chart, the others will know you mean business. Let them talk, smile at them, who cares!!!!! Your being smart about it, going to college and all, you won't be there long. Don't let low-life's like that get you to quit!!! That's exactly what they want!!! Your way better than that!!!!

Answer 3

I had to put up with the same thing at my last job. Mine wasn't a min wage job though. I would start looking for another job and whn you find one give her a piece of you rmind on the last day or write a letter of resignation explaining her behavior to your boss. I know in my situation my boss knew how she was but he kept her around because she would tell him everything that was going on. Bottom line is you don't need to put up with it at a minimum wage job. when you get out of college and out into the job market you will need to put up with it then but the higher salary makes it a little easier to deal with. Good luck

Answer 4

I had a rude co-worker, who went onto myspace and I guess found out a bad myspace page of mine (I had some revealing pictures) and he printed out all of the pictures and showed them to everyone at work, my bosses, managers, everyone!!! I didn't know about it though until I got into a fight with this girl whose sister worked with me and she's like yeah I posted a few in school and everyone saw them... I was so pissed off but at the same time I didn't even know how anyone could have found that page and get on it for that matter because I had it set to private... oh well, I bashed her and everyone else at work in a good blog that was read by them all and I left work saying KISS MY A$S!!!! :)


♥ Christina

Answer 5

The first thing I'd ask this person is, does there name appear at the bottom of my check ??? Then I'd act like where do they get off pointing out anything I do wrong ??? I'm not an aggressive person by nature but, you have to stand up for yourself once in a while !!!

Answer 6

wow. i am going through the same thing right now....and i have gotten to the point where i want to quit my job. But i have been coming to my senses and realizing that it's her weakness, not mine. everyone makes mistakes, thing happen, and life goes on. Some people are just plain rude and it has nothing to do directly with you. It's taken me so long to figure this out. Just talk to her like okay, say things slowly and talk to her like she is 5 years old and you are babysitting her. talk down to her, not too much...but just enough. She won't like it, but it isn't rude, it's calm and collected so she can't say you are rude, because you aren't, you are just taking the upperhand in a more professional way than lashing out. good luck!

Answer 7

give a two weeks notice then tell them why.
there are more than one form of harrassment.
its a min wage job after all. go somewhere else if the 2 weeks dont open their eyes about the mean rude person.
good luck and stay in school (who nows you maybe her boss someday)

Answer 8

What's that saying? "Kill 'em with kindness"? Do that.

But anonymously annoy her to no end! Create a new e-mail account with her name on yahoo or something and send it to her work e-mail address all day with random messages.

It will drive her crazy! And you can sit back and laugh!

Answer 9

She's probably insecure, and feels she must belittle you, to make herself feel better. If your superior is satisfied with your performance, then she should not be your concern. She's not your boss. Ask her to please keep her opinions to herself. You're not interested in hearing her comments. If she continues to bother you, tell her to take it to your boss.