Going home...

[blas]

Ever since my trip to HR and whatnot involving the "senior operators" (btw senior does not refer to age, it refers to seniority) who will not leave me alone or stop bitching/complaining about me, well, since it hasn't stopped and nothing has been done, I made a decision.

I want to go back to my old department. I want to be a junior operator again. I don't want my trainer title, I no longer care about my raise.

I asked my supervisor. He said no. I begged and pleaded my case. There is NO more he can do to make them stop harrassing me. A talk with HR didn't even do the trick. Since they treasure those senior operators way too much to get them in trouble or to leave me alone, and since I NEED this job, I want to go back to my old department.

I may have had rants before. I may have nitpicked. But hell, no one gave a shit about me where I used to work. And that's how I want it. Everyone was too busy to give a shit what I was wearing, what shoes I had on, what I said, etc etc. No one in that room really hated me. Everyone appreciated how "team" oriented I am and how I love to help others. In return, others would go out of their way to help me, because they knew I'd stop to help them.

If he won't let me go back, I will go to HR and see if they can do anything about it. Hell, if I can't get my old spot back, I'd take another shift. I'd be willing to stay in my new department but on another shift. I just CANNOT stay on this shift in this department. I would truly like to have my old spot back, but if that isn't possible, I'd go back to the old department on another shift or stay in the same one on a different shift.

If nothing can be done, then I will have to look for a new job. My supervisor did change his mind from "No" to "I'll see if I can do some backflips and pull some strings...". Everyone think good thoughts.

I miss the old me. I have been so damn angry lately. I hate everyone and everything. I hate my job so much that I am in a rage every moment I'm there. I'm so angry at those people that I'm on edge, just waiting for the right moment to blow up. I don't want that to happen.

I know you guys are sick of my angry posts and want the old blas back. I do too.

Hope for the best for me guys!

[Pedersen]

I miss the old me. I have been so damn angry lately. I hate everyone and everything. I hate my job so much that I am in a rage every moment I'm there. I'm so angry at those people that I'm on edge, just waiting for the right moment to blow up. I don't want that to happen.

It's amazing what a negative work environment can do to all of us, blas. From my own front, I've stopped caring whether or not I keep this job, I really have. So, because of that, I'm a lot happier at home. And this is after one day. I can't wait to see how the rest of the week goes.

I hope things go well for you, and you can get yourself back. If not, realize that you are happier without the job, and stop caring. Trust me, you'll happier within hours

[XXDarrienX]

Maybe I am not well versed and what to do in that situation. But can't you claim hostile work environment and sue them over it or what?

[Retail Associate]

Having a job you hate is an awful way to live. It can destroy your peace of mind and your health. No job is worth that. I was in a similar situation many years ago. I worked with some of the meanest, bitchiest women I've ever had the displeasure to meet. I only lasted 11 months before I quit. I did have another job line up first and to my great surprise, it was the best job I've ever had.

I wish you the best blas87!

[powerboy]

I will send a billion happy thoughts for you.

[iradney]

I'm pretty sure that falls under hostile work environment. Before doing anything else, try contacting your local labour board, and see exactly what the definition of HWE is. If your situation matches the definition, go back to HR armed with that knowledge.
They know that a group of people are picking on you, they have "had a talk" with them, and it's done nothing. They should be able to do something a little more severe than that. You deserve that job, you've worked hard for it, and now a bunch of cliquey biddies are gonna bully you out of it.

[hawkchick11]

Hopefully they actually do something this time.

Good Luck Blas

[RecoveringKinkoid]

I'm pretty sure that falls under hostile work environment. Before doing anything else, try contacting your local labour board, and see exactly what the definition of HWE is. If your situation matches the definition, go back to HR armed with that knowledge.
They know that a group of people are picking on you, they have "had a talk" with them, and it's done nothing. They should be able to do something a little more severe than that. You deserve that job, you've worked hard for it, and now a bunch of cliquey biddies are gonna bully you out of it.

I was gonna say this exact thing. This statement really bothers me: "There is NO more he can do to make them stop harrassing me. " Um...yes, there is. He's a supervisor. Either he fixes the problem or he's part of the problem by aiding and abetting. But his hands are not tied. I call BS here. If he is willingly employing harrassers and allowing them to continue to create a hostile work environment for other employees, he's part of the problem. Who has he fired? Who has been written up? Who has been given warnings. Yeah. That's what I thought. He's a dickless, ineffectiual pud. He's allowing it. Go over his head and file a complaint about HIM.

[wagegoth]

Backing up iradney and RK, definitely go to the state. Your supervisor is legally required to do something. He just doesn't want to. Don't back down on this and don't let them push you out of a good job. You'll regret it later and hate them forever.

[blas]

Of course he doesn't want to do anything about it. But I don't think even the fact that he's a man and these are a bunch of older women gives him and excuse to weasel out of it. These women have been doing it for years and aren't going to stop until corrective action is threatened. But since they are too valued by the company and their behavior is allowed to continue, I just want to get away. I just want to go back to where I was, where they can't see me or bother me. Without me, they are pretty bored.

[TequilaSunrise]

Damn, girl. From what I've read from all your posts, you sound absolutely miserable. I would seriously look for employment elsewhere, and tell them to shove it where the Pope don't go roller skatin'.