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fed up with backstabbing coworkers
I work in a large superstore in the clothing department. There are 8 ladies including myself in this department. I get along with everyone but have noticed in the last several weeks there has been a lot of backstabbing behind the scenes. One lady got a promotion and now some of them are jealous. Another lady is always complaining and very negative, and another one is angry because her hours have been cut. How can I stay positive when this is going on? It's very stressful. Does anyone have any advice?
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Hi. I would suggest you stay neutral on issues the other ladies have. Do you job, smile at your fellow lady employees, agree with whatever they say and just let all their stuff go. I've been there and done what you're going through and the easiest way to be with it all, is to be outside it all. Do your job to the best of your ability. Respect your supervisor(s), respect the customers, be dependable, and then do stuff with your real friends when off work.
To attempt to become their friend is not a safe zone for you.... their types will devour you because some people don't know how else to be. I'm not saying all the women you'll be around as a fellow employee are the same, but in general terms, don't get caught up in their games, you'll be the loser as you're not that type. You'll be out of your element by falling to their level of being.
Keep your integrity about you. Maintain neutrality and do a good job for the employer.... and you'll retain your self-respect and I feel that's a very good thing. Don't lower your ethics to their level, you'll regret it and you won't be able to undo it once you've succumbed to their level of gamesmanship.
I wish you well......be true to YOURSELF! Happy Heart Day to you also!
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hmm well, the best advise is to just ride the current on this one. Screw them if they're goona be a bunch of assholes then screw them, it shouldn't ruin youre parade right? just ignore them.
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Unfortunately this goes on no matter where you work. There is always someone who is jealous.
Best thing to do is just stay out of all the drama as best you can. :)
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