Co-Worker Rant*****

[RoeDylanda]

I've been there too, luckily with an actual nut case who had a long history of fabricating tales for the boss. The thing is, somebody who can be friendly to your face but shank you like that will never, ever tell you "why," if he even knows, which he might not. He's poison-- throw on the Hazmat gear or better yet stay far, far away. Good luck to you, and I'm sorry this happened.

 

[Orchid]

The best revenge is a life well lived.

Don't let him get to you, Boyd.

 

[WIChookchick]

Here is a suggestion for you, to ensure it doesn't happen again...
IF you have a co worker whom you take breaks with.. ensure you go with them.
IF not a section supervisor, manager or a senior worker in your area..
Stop in and say "Hey I am going on my break, be back in 15 (or lunch)".
Do the same when you come back....
do this for a few days to a week, until all you have to do is wave at them when you go and come back.
IF they ask why.. tell them you don't want to have any one accuse you of taking a long break or lunch.
Once you have done this a few times, what the co-worker said will fade.
AND unless your job requires it.. be civil but don't hang out with this liar anymore...

HTH
Carol

 

[PineappleMama]

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Like this idea... or if your job is anything like a lot of mine were make sure you pass a camera on your way in and out so should this come up again you can simply say 'check the camera time stamps' and make a TAPED liar (not just his word/your word) of this person. If you're just depending on another person it can get tricky... since I doubt they're going to take the time to jot down your every movement in and out of the building... and a log, with dates and times is SO much better.

As to discussing it, wouldn't bother. As others said this person isn't going to admit they did it... or off chance they do they'll have some kind of reason for it... mistaken identity, so loyal because I need this job I had no choice... etc to make YOU the bad guy. Seen it all too often. Only solution to people like this the same way you deal with a nasty cancer... CUT IT OUT and let it shrivel up and die without you to leech off of.

 

[Boyd]

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You're right of course. Last night I was mad, today I just feel sort of sorry for this person. Everybody there saw through that, so it shouldn't bug me so much.

 

[cackydoodledoo]

I agree that you should just take the high road and move on. Do not give this guy a second of your time. He will twist it into what he wants to and make you look bad again. He could go to the boss saying your harassing him! Hope it all gets better and glad you didn't go all jackie chan on him!!


I do have to say that I would have probably told the boss what mamawolf said. He sure seems to be spending alot of time paying attention to what you are doing instead of his work!!! My mouth gets me in trouble now and again though!!!

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

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I agree with KristyHall. Anything you say will be twisted and used against you.

The best thing you can do is be on guard against this person...try to forgive him but definitely don't say a word.

Silence is your best weapon. Remember that you are innocent and hold your head high.

 

[annie3001]

hi,

sorry your going thru this. that makes such an ugly co-worker, even uglier !
Keep your distance from that person. As long as you know how long your breaks are, and then you are fine.
At my job (airline) theres always problems with breaks. issues about it with certain people, go on and on. when in fact the people who are taking the longer breaks, are the complainers. (frustrating).

What comes around go's around.

good luck to you.

 

[Baymule]

Boyd, I truly enjoy your humor and your posts. This one is sad that some idiot would do this to you. You don't want to email, FB, or in any way acknowledge this person. Paper is proof. And it will be used against you. Ignore. Never speak to this person again. Just ignore.

 

[Boyd]

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that's the road I am going to take.