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THURSDAY AUGUST 12 2004 12:00 PM

Work drama. Ugh.

Submitted by Nyghtwish

Edited by Al

It began innocently enough: college girl home for the summer, in need of a decent paying job to pay for bills, gas, and other expenses. Well, it's turned into more than I could have ever imagined.

I hate my job. Despite the good times and all the wonderful friends I've met, there are two women there who make my life miserable. They "tattle" on me when I make the slightest mistake (I'm still very new), they talk shit about me right in front of my face, I fear for my job safety because they're all buddy-buddy with the manager and I think they've got such a problem with me they might try to get me fired. I dread going to work every day because I don't know what they're going to pull next. I just hate being there.

So what are my options? I need the money, this job pays almost $3.00 more per hour than any other job I've applied for. I love my friends there, but it's not like I wouldn't see them if I left. I feel like I'm being spun in circles because I can't talk to the manager (he's sleeping with one of these women), and no one else that's high up in the chain of command cares to listen to me. I've been sucking it up for two months now, I'm getting more and more exhausted and discouraged.

Any ideas?

Comments

Bailey

SUICIDEGIRL

Massachusetts, USA

AUG 12, 2004 01:34 PM

you've got, what, a month left til the end of the summer?
stick with it if thats the case.

if you are planning on needing a job for a longer amount of time, i would suck it up and stay where you are while at the same time looking for something else.

that way you still have money and are being responsible.

Wren

SUICIDEGIRL

Minnesota, USA

AUG 13, 2004 01:56 AM

Yeah, if you can stick it out, you should. If these women really and truly have a problem with you, they WANT to see you discouraged.

Do your best to pay them no mind. I used to be bothered by the people here and there who've had problems with me at my job. But you know what? None of them know me, really. They don't know anything about me, so they certainly can't judge me. Pay those petty bitches no mind.

And if it really gets to be a problem, start documenting specific incidents. Even if the people higher on the ladder don't seem to want to listen to you, it can't hurt to keep telling them what's going on. Especially if there is a no-fraternization policy....

Ayla

Petaluma, CA

February 2004

AUG 13, 2004 11:06 PM

Wow, that's kinda weird, I just got out a a work situation similar to that back in June. I feel for you hunnie, I really do.

BUT, as the previous SG's have said, you've got a month left, you might as well stick it out. I would suggest that you sit down with your manager to dicuss your concerns and at least make your side of the story heard. She's probably waiting for you to come forth.

Ayres

SUICIDEGIRL

Argentina

AUG 19, 2004 11:23 AM

I really understand you... Girl, one thing. The job is what gives you money. Not your life, so dont let it interfere in it.
Second... this bitchs can be contrarested. DONT SHOW THEM FEAR. Dont you ever show them that they intimidates you... you have to act like they doesn´t exist to you, and show them that your life is great.
If there is any boss superior than that manager, talk to him. Or not, just let this snakes bite their tongues, they will DIE if they see that you really DONT CARE.
Be strong girl, and BE GORGEOUS. They will die.