| Topic Name: |
Verbally Abusive Coworker |
| Message Name: |
Working with clowns |
| Date Posted: |
06/09/2004 |
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I am a new hire and had to ask my coworker, who is handing over his project to me, a question. He didn't let me finish or get a word into the conversation, and then started screaming at me in front of our peers. He always wants to leave early, and today was no different. Having a question five minutes before his departure any other time is something I would normally save for the next day; however, this was an emergency and only something he would know---as a new employee, I would not.
When my shift ended, I went to my car and started crying. This is something I have never done, but I was so humiliated in front of my coworkers. As a new hire from a corporation into a government setting, I am having an already hard-enough time adjusting...advice on how to handle this? |
| Message: |
One of the problems with working a goverment job is dealing with drama queens (kings). In corporate life, they aren't allowed, but in goverment service they seem to be protected and by putting on a screaming event, they further their protection.
I would recommend that you start keeping a list of his activities and abuses, then get the EEOC to hit him. But in reality, this guy has probably played this game too long and too well.
Tell your boss that you need to be moved away from this person and from now on keep away from him. If he needs help at a future time, just smile and say no.
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