| Topic Name: |
Verbally Abusive Coworker |
| Message Name: |
Verbally abused |
| Date Posted: |
06/10/2004 |
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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: |
I agree with ahmzan that you should find an appropriate time to speak to this coworker. You could even invite him to lunch, away from the work environment. Rather than be confrontational butter him up. Tell him that since you are new and he is so experienced you would like to draw on his expertise.
However if screaming is his modus operendi then start documenting (dates, time, conversation word for word if possible.) AAt some point you should then go to your manager although I find it hard to believe that he is not aware of the situation.
You might also want to talk to HR and if ayouar manager does nothing, ask HR to help you work up the chain of command.
It is very difficult to fire a public employee (unfortunately) but it can be done.
Good luck, do your job, and don't feel humiliated.
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