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10. I think I'm singled out because

Reply to Eliot Rosewater (Reply #9)

Mon Apr 17, 2017, 02:00 PM

Apr 2017

They don't know how to train. I'm the newest employee they've hired in 6 years and they don't know how to interact with a 29 yr old.

One co-worker has called me a tree hugging millennial on several occasions and mocked my intelligence. The boss acts like best buddies with that guy.

The boss himself has never crossed that line but he's confronted me in front of co-workers asking questions like, "have you accomplished anything today?" He always acts as if he's trying to catch me in some sort of act and I fucking hate it.

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What can I do about my manager? [View all] retrowire Apr 2017 OP

Does he have a superior? N/T Chevy Apr 2017 #1

Yes and I've gone to him once before. retrowire Apr 2017 #4

So much you are not mentioning that would help. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #2

Welp retrowire Apr 2017 #5

Thanks, I realize I was a bit of a jerk the way I said that. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #6

He pals around with others no problem. retrowire Apr 2017 #8

Take a look at Working with Difficult People - it's like a thesaurus of crappy bettyellen Apr 2017 #26

If it's your manager that is treating you that way, and he doesn't AJT Apr 2017 #3

I've been treated this way from the start retrowire Apr 2017 #7

If you dont have a "feeling" about why he has singled you out, then you cant Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #9

I think I'm singled out because retrowire Apr 2017 #10

What kind of job is it in that are you fixing things? Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #11

We repair lab equipment retrowire Apr 2017 #12

OK, because you are either doing it or you arent, too bad you arent union. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #13

Try to be apart of their gang? retrowire Apr 2017 #14

Oh, like I said unless it is like this. If that is your environment then you are fucked. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #17

If he doesn't want an update, don't give him one until he asks. FSogol Apr 2017 #15

Essentially the same as my wife's. retrowire Apr 2017 #16

Plus the environment you have described is very unhealthy and if you are like Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #18

My wife wants me to stick with it. retrowire Apr 2017 #20

Start putting feelers out for other jobs Warpy Apr 2017 #31

I've found that younger people desire more feedback, FSogol Apr 2017 #23

Perhaps this is one of my issues. retrowire Apr 2017 #24

I've got one of those assholes here at my office. Iggo Apr 2017 #19

"Hostile work environment" has a specific definition HeartachesNhangovers Apr 2017 #21

Why one should always be looking for their next job. Floyd R. Turbo Apr 2017 #22

Have you tried to ask him if there is a problem? Fla Dem Apr 2017 #25

Well the first time I went to his supervisor, it essentially opened up that line of communication. retrowire Apr 2017 #34

I had someone ask me that. HeiressofBickworth Apr 2017 #36

Is your job in Jeopardy? Is he keeping you from advancing? HopeAgain Apr 2017 #27

I actually own that book! Haven't read it though. Thanks for the suggestion! retrowire Apr 2017 #35

Yes, that sounds like a very valid fear HopeAgain Apr 2017 #37

I've worked in a few hostile work environments vlyons Apr 2017 #28

It's not true that an employer needs cause to fire someone. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2017 #32

I completely agree with you vlyons Apr 2017 #33

If there are other job options in your company, or city, OnDoutside Apr 2017 #29

Having read everything up to this point... Turbineguy Apr 2017 #30

Sorry you do not feel appreciated Generic Brad Apr 2017 #38