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Don’t become part of it, stand out from the crowd and be different and not like them. Once they realize your not like them and don’t want to be like them they things will get more tolerable for you at work. Just be prepared to go through a phase where they will ridicule you for not participating in their drama but that to shall pass. That will be an attempt by them to pull you in their little drama filled work show. So don’t fall for it. The quiet person is the wisest person. You’re there to work and make money , not friends, not to gossip or hear gossip. Make that clear to them in a passive firm way and they’ll start to back off.
Great advice! Sounds like you’ve been in the same position before!
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Goodness idk id say just keep to yourself do your job and go home
Don’t be a part of the toxic environment
You're not required to participate in toxic behavior, so avoid it. There are times we just have to learn to use our best judgment and not be drawn into inane workplace dramas. It sounds like you're surrounded by some real winners, but you'll just have to learn to shrug that off, at least until you can find a better job elsewhere.
Disengage as much as possible while you're at work. If they try to sucker you into political conversations or gossip, shut it down as politely as you can with non-commital answers: "Wow, that's crazy" "Huh, didn't know that". Then carry on with your day. The more they realize you're not going to participate, the sooner they'll (hopefully) stop trying to get you to so you can focus solely on your work.
It’s very hard to be an Outsider… I have a friendly disposition, and I enjoy the positive energy that I can share with Patients.
I’ve Learned to appreciate this gift, as it allows me to engage with my patients and focus on their needs, for example home care needs after Discharge.
Try to stay Wrapped in what makes “you tick and how your contribution helps support a positive atmosphere!
Do your hours and stay prayed up and don’t click up!
I was an RN for over 35 years in a major metropolitan city at a very large hospital and both units I worked on at this same hospital had the same problem, so it’s not just in the rural locations. Politics included.
My recommendation is if you’re happy with your home life and it’s in this rural town I would keep quiet and just do my job. You’re not going to get out of it easily, even in large cities.
After I retired we moved to a rural town and we love it here. It’s so much more affordable and works for us financially, however I am certain I would find the same issues if I returned to work down here. You’re there for one reason, to do your job. Let them talk and gossip and stay out of it all. Just my advice.
Could be culture shock. Maybe try to be nonjudgmental and not discuss politics. Also, try to focus on what you like about them.
I felt the same way on my job when I first started! I prayed daily prior to going in and I refused to participate in the gossip fest! Stand your ground and stand on your convictions! You will see that things will soon change for the better!
Leaving maybe your best option. It sounds like you’re working in high school not a healthcare institution. If you made a complaint with HR, or your manager it would probably come back to bite you in the butt and make things worse for you.
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I would continue to stay neutral. Don’t talk to anybody unfortunately until you find something else and just get out of there if it’s that bad.
When I first started my current job I felt the exact same way! But I was determined not to quit because I like my schedule and the pay is good! I would always pray before going to work in that toxic environment! It has been 3 years and there has been some staffing changes for the better! You just have to stand firm and let them know that you are not in agreement with this behavior! If they don’t like u they will at least respect you!
Be the big-city person to different lifestyles and embrace everyone. Even those who think differently than you do. Tolerance and respect for their right to their opinion. It goes both ways, respect groups different than you has to be toward everybody, even those who you don't agree with, right? The gossiping sounds like you'll have to not get sucked into it and eventually after saying, 'are you going to talk to Festus about what you're complaining about to me?' They'll eventually let that go and leave you out of it. I'm a big city girl in a large but kind of conservative place. I feel your pain. I have never heard so much prejudice toward others who are different as here, after living in the south most of my adult life. It is insane how thin and gauzy the open mindedness is when a "safe" person is around.