Sad day at work rant..

[duckyfromoz]

I have struggled to work with a man in my department at work for three years. He never cleans up after himself- does not follow procedure and is generally very slow about getting anything done. I have many times tried to ensure we keep our lines of communication open for the sake of being able to get our jobs done - and try small small talk about his family and things I do. Today was the last straw. He has known for three years that I breed ducks- and has even asked to see photos of them. He was recently even asking me about keeping chickens. I thought he recognised how passionate I am about my poultry - especially since I have even has some weak or sick ducklings at work with me- and photos of them on my desk.

Today there was conversation about him bringing Ballut for anyone who wanted it. He made it very public- And a number of other workers joined in the conversation- ensuring the volume of their voices was loud enough for me to hear. One member of staff even called me to his computer later in the day...And put up a photo of it on his screen as I got near.
I was extremely upset by the total disreguard my fellow workers had for my feelings on the subject- and went out of their way to try to upset me.
I understand that people from other countries consider it a delicacy - And dont care what they eat at home- But certainly dont want to go to remove my own lunch from the fridge one day to be confronted with something so upsetting to me.
I mean if he wanted to bring Pizza or cookies for people fine..But why something you know some people may find offensive.

Sadest thing was I lost respect for so many workmates due to them thinking it was so funny to upset me with something of this nature.

 

[Chickenmaven]

You work with some insensitive morons. What they did is on par with showing a child some roadkill.

For those who don't know, balut is a food made from incubated eggs. Near the time of hatch, they are cooked. I am a meat-eater and grew up around hunters. Even I find this truly repulsive. It doesn't look like food. It looks like what it is.

Sorry, dearie. This might be a "put up AND shut up" situation. You can only protest this so much - IMHO. They obviously get a childish and really mean delight out of being cruel to you.

 

[ChickyLaura]

Wow. I think they are carrying this way too far. I think it's one thing if you get along with your co-workers and there's a little teasing going on - but once they see you're upset they should stop immediately. But it sounds like these clowns are creating a hostile work environment. I'm so sorry. Try not to let them see you cringe, you surely don't want to bow down to their level.

 

[TinaK]

what horrid horrid people! You have every right to lose respect for those people. Sounds like they never deserved it in the first place...

 

[duckyfromoz]

Thanks Chickenmaven for the description...I couldnt even bring myself to write that myself I find it so disgusting.

I strugled through the day... And am so glad tomorrow is Friday -

I have also been looking for a new job recently for different reasons- But this just gives me more reason to justify leaving this place is a good decision.

I certainly wont bow to their level... I tried to hide my disgust and went outside to catch some fresh air and calm down. I certainly wasnt going to give them the satisfaction of seeing me cry at work.

 

[sfw2]

Sorry you work with idiots. Apparently, they're everywhere.

I occasionally have to work with a guy from another team, who seems to think I'm a second-class citizen because I have internal "plumbing" (that's the nicest way I could think of to put it). I have to stand in the hallway, stare out the window and do lamaze breathing after a conversation with him.

 

[Camelot Farms]

In some places that might be considered a form of harassment. If this becomes a habit, be sure to track dates and incidents for 'just in case'.

Jerks!!

 

[Hillsvale]

So that you need to find something that this ass thinks is equally disgusting and work with that... something that wouldn't generally be offensive to others.... OR find out what his all time favorite foods are 9other than what was posted here of course) and start taking that to work... make a point of having enough to share with one or two people... and rotate the treat/people your sharing with, make sure he isn't one of them. It would probably bug him more to know that his stunt didn't affect you.

Jerk

 

[justuschickens59]

How absolutely horrible !!! I don't blame you. I'd be trying to find another job too. Things like this make me very thankful that I have a job where I work from home and don't have to put up with such jerks (that is MUCH too mild a word to describe these people, but this is a family forum, so it will have to suffice). Good luck to you in finding a new job.

Just one more reason why I much prefer animals to people.

 

[ranchhand]

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I was just thinking documentation! Write it all down in as calmly as possible. Take names too. It IS harassment.

And don't acknowledge it, it will simply give them ammo. Once they find a weak spot they will keep pushing that button.

In the future, keep your personal life personal. I had to learn the hard way to not have pictures on my desk, not talk much about myself. Because some offices are really toxic, and you don't find out until too late. Good luck, sorry you have such a crappy situation.