Should I quit my job because of my two co-workers. I've been here for 2 months and it's a new field?

Question

Any advise would help.
They take over my work and when I told them not too, they felt offensive. I went and complained and I heard from my other co-workers so did they. Now the three of us have stopped talking to each other and the work enviroment it very depressing. Please help. Working on what I was suppose to be working on would make it look like to the managers that (the two of them) are better and are not only handling their work but mine as well.

Answer 1

Advice? Complain again or quit.

Answer 2

It sounds like a management problem. Maybe they're being directed to do your work, too. You should have a sit-down with the boss and ask for clarification about where each person's responsibilities end, and what parts of the jobs you share. Of course it's depressing! But you need to find out if this is the co-workers trying to shove you aside or the boss not certain of your abilities yet. I wouldn't suggest quitting just yet, but I would start looking for something else in case this problem is not something anyone else perceives as a problem. Being depressed at work is a sure sign you're not in the right place.

Answer 3

Just do the work and don't worry what the managers will think. I'm sure the managers know you are doing a good job (given you ARE actually doing a good job). Try to ignore the coworkers as much as you can unless you really need something from them.

If that doesn't work out, start looking for new jobs while still at this one but don;t quit and become unemployed because then it is more difficult to get back in the swing of things.

Answer 4

I would not resign a position because of co-workers. First, you are there to make a living; making friends is optional. Employers value employees who are able to overcome interpersonal conflict and resolve issues themselves, and so this is your opportunity to demonstrate that you can engage people and offer solutions where misunderstandings have existed. Always look for a way to be the answer, instead of the problem.
Second, most people are approachable. You may have to really put in some thought on *how* to effectively approach these co-workers, but there is, more than likely, a way to get past this. If you see that either of them are swamped, offer your assistance, saying how much you appreciated their help when you were learning the job. You may even explain that, at first, you didn't see it that way, but you know they only wanted to help. Demonstrate by your cooperative attitude and actions that you are a team player. Most people like and respond to people who are like them. When you see something about one of these co-workers that is like you, if they do things like you would, or they say something that demonstrates that they think like you, you might say, "You're like me: I (do that or think like that), too!" You have established common ground, and can build a collaborative relationship from that.
Once, when I was new on a job, I had a co-worker, who was especially sensitive about racial issues. When we discovered that we shared the same birthdate, I said, "Mary! We're practically twins!", and I could feel her bristle. Immediately I said, "After all, we're far more alike than we are different, aren't we?" She immediately responded, and we became friends. She later even invited me to bring the worship team that I led at my church to sing in a special service at her church.
I hope that you are able to engage these co-workers and make them your allies. If that is possible, together you can form a great team that will be of benefit to each of you, your manager, and your company. I wish you well!

Answer 5

First try to reconcile with them. If it doesn't work I would seriously consider quitting - you've only had the job for 2 months.

Answer 6

Wow they decided to give you a hand as you are new to help you look good, and you diss them.and went to management to show you are not a team player. Good luck in the job, do not think you will have it long, think you have attitude problems