Disclosure: If you make a purchase via a link on this site, I may receive a small commission, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See the Disclosure page for more information. Thank you!
What Every Target of Workplace Bullying Needs to Know

Harassment At Job

I am currently working at a job for 11 months as a receptionist. The day girl who does the work is harassing me. It's not severe bullying but I don't like it. It started 3 weeks after I started the job. I am to be a fill in for her and the night receptionist when they are sick or need relief. One afternoon she called me and told me there wasn't much work, and could I come in early to relieve her. She said that the doctor knew she was leaving early.

I take an arranged ride with a public transportation system for disabled and had an early pickup so it was already in the works to get there early. Therefore, I said it was no problem. I got there and she wouldn't leave. So I said aren't you going to leave and she said "No, the doctor will check up on me." I have trouble speaking up so I don't think I told her I didn't like it.

After she left, I was mad and I realized she took advantage of me. I was indecisive as to how to put my hours in. I recorded them earlier. Than I called my Mom and a friend and asked for advice. They told me to tell the doctor what happened. I did it. But had the weekend to think it over and I just decided I didn't want to have to deal with the boss about it, because I felt like I was a ratter. So the doctor called about the hours to put into payroll and asked what happened, I told her I didn't want to talk about it. She said she believed me and gave me an extra half hour.

Early in day I called the office and the bully said she didn't say to come in or something such and she asked me what I told the doctor. I acted kind of wimpy and said maybe I did get mixed up, but I'm pretty sure I didn't. She can be annoying and I don't think I'll be doing her any favors. She clearly took advantage of me.

To add insult to injury, my so called friend, who is a retired teacher; when I told her I more or less backed down to the girl, reprimanded me and told me the doctor wasn't going to believe me. She then could see I was upset over the situation and put me down. I don't think she was truly a help. Thanks for reading this. I hope I don't sound too nitpicking of a conflict. I'm trying to enjoy myself as much as possible and not let the worker bother me because I know I'm pretty honest and a good worker.

Click here to post comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Workplace Bullying Stories.

Share this page:
Enjoy this page? Please pay it forward. Here's how...

Would you prefer to share this page with others by linking to it?

  1. Click on the HTML link code below.
  2. Copy and paste it, adding a note of your own, into your blog, a Web page, forums, a blog comment, your Facebook account, or anywhere that someone would find this page valuable.