I have previously mentioned a 'gentleman' (NOT) by the name of Mr Personality: you know, one of the 'technical' staff who has a habit of treating the mail processing and sorting staff with comtempt when something goes wrong with the machinery at work? The other day, he was *at it* again: this time, he blamed a work colleague (on another shift) because a jam with the mail had occurred twice, asking this colleague if she was *deliberately* causing the jam to occurr.
Even though she wasn't doing anything deliberately, I suggested she say 'Yes, I am doing it because I think you should work harder'.
This person has the *upper hand* on many levels: he is male, caucasian, much taller (and chunkier) than the target, and (even though he is not too bright) at least can speak English better, and is an ex-jock (football player). His own job also pays better, so why should he not be expected to work harder (unless he is a boss, which he clearly is not)?
Worse still, there were two people who were supposed to have witnessed the incident, but I am not sure they would be willing to come forward or not.
Another suggestion I made to her is that she should tell him: 'Okay, if you have a problem with how I am doing my work, then I suggest you speak to my supervisor/manager, instead of blaming me for what is going on'. That way, the supervisors will be aware of what is going on. Either they will *dismiss* his claims, or ask my colleague what is going on.
Then my colleague will have to make a complaint and then I won't be the only one (if it is just me, then people will think I am either imagining it, or that I am conducting a 'hate' campaign and making up stories).
I also suggested she enlist the help of anyone on her shift to stick up for her (that is, if they get on with her okay and will be willing to talk some sense into him if they are his friend as well).
I would be more than happy to stick up for her on that basis if necessary, as I too am sick of his behaviour.
(no) cheers,
Night Owl
Even though she wasn't doing anything deliberately, I suggested she say 'Yes, I am doing it because I think you should work harder'.
This person has the *upper hand* on many levels: he is male, caucasian, much taller (and chunkier) than the target, and (even though he is not too bright) at least can speak English better, and is an ex-jock (football player). His own job also pays better, so why should he not be expected to work harder (unless he is a boss, which he clearly is not)?
Worse still, there were two people who were supposed to have witnessed the incident, but I am not sure they would be willing to come forward or not.
Another suggestion I made to her is that she should tell him: 'Okay, if you have a problem with how I am doing my work, then I suggest you speak to my supervisor/manager, instead of blaming me for what is going on'. That way, the supervisors will be aware of what is going on. Either they will *dismiss* his claims, or ask my colleague what is going on.
Then my colleague will have to make a complaint and then I won't be the only one (if it is just me, then people will think I am either imagining it, or that I am conducting a 'hate' campaign and making up stories).
I also suggested she enlist the help of anyone on her shift to stick up for her (that is, if they get on with her okay and will be willing to talk some sense into him if they are his friend as well).
I would be more than happy to stick up for her on that basis if necessary, as I too am sick of his behaviour.
(no) cheers,
Night Owl
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| This picture is one I emailed to her, and I suggested she print it out and leave it in his 'man cave'. |
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