Ever Have One of Those Days?

[rodriguezpoultry]

Where you realize the cosmic wonders of the world are all stacked against making you cry?

Today was one of those days. People at work that you think you can trust turn around and rip your heart out through your back then decide to hand it to someone who can step on it with a 2" heel.

I am now on my second beer because I just need to relax...I need to vent. I'm so upset with coworkers today I could scream. I don't like to cry, but hearing that these people who you brought back from a party when they were too drunk to drive, telling your superiors that you are an egotistical power-crazed maniac is kind of disheartening. I have been a cashier for 5 years. I NEVER tell someone to do something. I ASK if they would like to do it and then give my reasons if I NEED them to go to a specific area. Why would I act as though they are beneath me when I consider myself one of them? Ridiculous, but it still hurt.

What's worse is that I KNOW these people are just wanting my job. Just frustrating because there's nothing I can prove. I am going to kick them completely out of my life and not speak or interact with them unless it's at work and ONLY at work.


I feel this is the healthiest thing to do..especially since I have plenty to worry about besides worrying about people who would do anything to hurt someone that they claim to be friends with.

 

[pdsavage]

Yeah the good ones allways get stepped on...

 

[duckyfromoz]

From me too.. I am also having troubles at work.. It is now keeping me awake at nights- and impacting on my life in such a negative way. We have a public holiday here on monday and I used to always go away on a long weekend... Now it just seems like too much effort. Its sad when we sometimes spend more time with co- workers than some members of our own family- and yet they can treat you so badly and with no respect. I have learnt not to talk to my co-workers about anything personal. Its all strictly business now and certainly does not make for a happy workplace- But it is the only way I can protect myself from the improper behaviour of my co-workers

I think a drink may be in order here too..


Cheers to you, And I hope things start to improve for you.

 

[Mattemma]

Sorry to read you are dealing with this.As you suspect it probably has to do with people wanting your job.Ofcourse some people are just mean.After all bullies in school grow up and enter the workforce everyday. Keeping it strictly work related,and no chitchat seems to work the best though it won't prevent all negative behaviors. Hope you have better days ahead.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

Unfortunately, I don't work in a cubicle, talking is one of our big things at Wal-Mart.

I have cut them out of my personal life and will only discuss work with anyone from there from now on. Just ridiculous and hurtful...why would someone lie like that? And the thing is, even though I know I'm not like that, and even though the rest of my cashiers know I'm not like that, only that person's complaint will be known because nobody will go in and explain what a nice supervisor I am and how I never tell anyone to go do something.

Just frustrating and makes me ill to even think of it. If there was some truth to it, I'd change that area, but there's simply no way for me to better myself when I'm already an-almost pushover. I'm firm, but not ridiculous. If you come to work with pink hair...yeah. You're gonna get a warning. Any person would do that!

 

[MagsC]

I am sorry. Sometimes people just plain suck.

 

[crosbygroup]

I'm sorry for your bad day. Mine always improves when I get home and sit with the girls for awhile.

 

[Bantimna]

People are just plain sick and disgusting with the way they treat you.
I wonder what would happen if they had the same treatment?
I can understand what your going through, and it happens every where.

I hope you recover soon, and I'm sending you a special hugs all the way from Africa.

 

[Tala]

Eh, I have found (from experience) that it's best to keep work separated from your personal life. However, I am currently NOT practicing what I preach.

It seems to me that people like you RoPo, are "too nice" and the bullies pick up on that. They think they can walk all over you because you won't do anything to them.
Eh, people used to get that vibe from me because I am pretty nice most of the time, but don't be fooled fools, the last person who tried to pull that crap got what they deserved. (it was back when I worked at WalMart too, no less)

The only problem that I have nowadays is with people who act like your friends to your face, and then go spreading rumors about you behind your back. The solution? To be better friends with your superiors than they are. My boss tells me what "the two-faced girl" is telling him about me.

If he knows better than to believe it, then I don't have to worry about it, she can say all she wants and see if I care!

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

It gets even better...


Apparently the entire front end is under the impression, thanks to her spreading it...that I called the girl a REALLY bad name. Something I just don't say! I mean, good Lord! I say "spit" instead of the other word!

On a brighter note...they'll be getting it thanks to her big mouth. There were only 3 people involved in this entire ordeal. I'm not the one spreading the rumors, so one or both are. Gossiping is explicitly forbidden under Wal-Mart policies....