Opinion needed on how to handle work situation

GladGradDad
Wed, 22 Aug 2012 23:04:44 +0000

Firstly, don’t agree to meet him outside of work. Hold firm on that. When he asks to meet outside of the facility say no firmly but in a friendly and professional way.

He’s old and lonely. Older people have a tendency to sometimes be somewhat quirky. You say he tells you the same stories over again so it’s not a surprise that he asks you to meet outside of work repeatedly as well. When he does just repeat your firm but friendly no. Make sure you put yourself in the ‘boss’ position and the one in authority on this. It takes a certain personality and certain techniques to be able to handle working with elderly people in general.

Ask your manager for advice on it as well in case the manager has some experience in the area and if it gets very uncomfortable for you then possibly consider a different job.