I took a job as Paralegal/Executive Asst at a University thinking the combo was no big deal. The Admin assigned to me, seems to monitor my every move b/c she feels the job should have been hers although she is not qualified. While my boss out of the blue said "you have some creep in you" b/c I monitored and waited to inform her I was heading to lunch. I corrected her that it was purely a coincident loudly since she wanted an audience. It seems to be a toxic environment. Thoughts?

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What exactly is meant by “creep”? Is she referring to being creepy in the stalking sense? If so, SHE creeped first. Micromanaging is being a creep. Waiting to let your boss know you are going to lunch…..and watching her by monitoring….is a CYA move on your part. Making sure she gets the memo so it doesn’t blow back on you isn’t being a creep.

That comment of hers is rather inappropriate. Hostile work environment? Maybe. But she’s the creepy one.

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The comment your boss made was wrong. It’s unprofessional. The Admin seems to have a jealousy issue. Do your job, takes notes everyday with time and date, ignore her snide remarks but note them all the while looking for another job. No amount of pay is worth toxic stress. Move on if you are able. Pray for them and for yourself. Sounds like you will be needing GOD’s intervention

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Also, good luck!

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