Dealing with a nasty co-worker

eyemamom
Sat, 19 Oct 2013 16:58:06 +0000

Aww…Rockvillemom - I’m sorry you had to change jobs, but look at how courageous you are going out and doing it. It’s funny how much I learn here. I own a small business so I make sure when new people come on board they have a ‘buddy’ who invites them to lunch that first week, makes sure they feel comfortable, knows where to find everything, etc. It takes so much effort to keep things positive, encouraging, non gossipy and that everyone “plays ball”.

I hope you settle into it soon and find some other colleagues. It takes time to gel with a new environment. This woman is threatened, not only by you, but by the layoffs. Doesn’t excuse the behavior though. I doubt they’d lay you off if they brought you in for a newly created position. Keeping clients in the climate is extremely important.