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If you're looking for tips on language, I suppose you could say you were being undermined. Or that you've being assigned inappropriately, or that your skills are being misallocated. The most important thing is probably having some documentation or other proof of what's happening. Accusing people of secretly bullying you may not carry a lot of credibility, so try to substantiate what you're saying.
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Sorry you’re dealing with that—it’s awful. In your meeting, focus on these key terms: "hostile work environment," "unfair practices," and "discrimination." Mention "impact on performance" and "lack of opportunity to meet goals."
Emphasize that you are seeking a fair resolution. Stay calm, stick to facts, and show how this behavior affects both your performance and the team. Good luck—you deserve better!
This is so sad to hear but I believe you because I’ve seen it first hand. It definitely happens in the workplace every day and nothing is usually done unfortunately. The best advice I could give is get out of that toxic work environment but if you really like your job, see what your boss says and know you’re worth! Someone had to tell me the same thing once!There are plenty jobs out here in the world. Don’t keep allowing this disturbing behavior!
Just left very similar position with blessing from and PCP recommendations to do just this. I had multiple meetings where the one specific staff member would say "no, things are fine" each time. Then go back to square one minus a step. Nit picking, saying hi bye, any single thing but scoffing at me if I asked for help (I never got fully trained because she bullied the RN out as I was coming in) she even had the audacity to make "white privilege" jokes and comments at the desk which I found highly offensive.
But I did make sure to do an exit interview, on paper so it was in my own words and cc it to HR and personnel as well as the practice manager. I refused to do in person where my words could be misconstrued or twisted, or stopped at her ears.
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I am really sorry to hear that OP. That does not sound like a fun position to be in and nobody should be bullied by their coworkers like that. Have you tried talking to your manager or somebody who is above you about what is going on and how you are being treated?
They are definitely making a hostile working environment. It’s a shame, but you’re gonna start having to have you phone on record basically all the time when you see them coming. You also may have to contact EEO for a fair resolution to this horrible situation. You be safe and I hope this helps.
Be careful when saying EEO and not EEOC. I got duped out of a lot of money by hiring an EEO agency for my discrimination case. I used this. EEO company to help with all my paperwork for a discrimination case I filed with EEOC. It’s a long story but when looking up EEOC, EEO companies will pop up too.
Any speak of discrimination of ANY kind makes HR and everyone sit up at attention for sure
I understand what your going through. Please know that even if you have hard distinct evidence such behavior is going on, the way this works is that YOU become the problem and "everyone else" will continue to get away with whatever is going on. It is very unfortunate, but I would be sure that I have started applying for new roles with new employers despite the fact that this very well may have nothing to do with you being wrong or right. This is the industry we work in now. It's toxic but it is what it is. I too have been diligently searching for an employer who stands behind their employees and is mindful of ethical nursing standards, unfortunately I work in a major city and it's more common and convenient for upper management to turn the blind eye and literally tell you to lie than in previous years of employment in small more rural or seasonal areas that I began my career in.
Take heed. There is no one you may safely confide in at your employer or job. Everyone is too busy putting light on other people so that they may continue on getting a paycheck. It's a tactic. Beware.
How right you are. I did report this, and named the witness to the physical threat to my life. Since they are all in a little clique, they had each other's backs and now I am the "problem child". Such a toxic place to work. This was my first "after kids grew up", job. My how things changed over the years. Jobs used to have integrity, teamwork, compassion. Sad sad world.
In the silly "meeting" I was pretty much told I try too hard. Huh? Don't you want your employees to try hard? Pretty much told there was no threat and nothing was done about my fear at work. Throwing my hands up.
Thank you for your very on point response. I have a possible job already. I do an observation/shadowing next week. If the pay matches, I'm gone. As for my current company, it's a failing business and I will watch from the sidelines as a bigger similar company takes over and they are shut down. Thanks again friend.