Started a new job last week.

Barbara Brown

June 2,2022 at 3:25PM UTC

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Started a new job last week. Everything was great. Friendly happy environment. This week, one of the other admins came back from sick leave, and boy did the environment change. Tensions are high; feeling the stress. The owner is fully aware, but says "give it a month". Most of the rest of the office staff is ready to say "it is us or her". Feeling disappointed.

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AnonymousJune 2,2022 at 5:19PM UTC
Too bad that the owner allows one person to set the tone for the office.
I hope you can maneuver around her.
Tiana MumfordJune 2,2022 at 6:07PM UTC
Hi there it’s sad . Is this everyday with her or in and off . She maybe unhappy which sometimes it can bring others down . I would ask her if she likes the job she maybe experiencing burn out . If so I would kindly ask have she considered a career change if she is that unhappy. Best
AnonymousJune 2,2022 at 8:39PM UTC
The only problem with the "it is us or her" is that it never goes anywhere. No one steps up or out. It just stays the same. That's why the owner says give it a month. He knows that in a month you will accept that this is just how it is and resign yourself to going along with it.
Laura KellJune 3,2022 at 1:26PM UTC
Unfortunately, if the management won't address the issue with the toxic employee, things won't change. I know first hand, as I worked for a company for 18+ years that had 1 employee who made it miserable for so many others. When I discussed the issue, over the years, I was told to wait until the employee retired. That employee was there when I started and still there when I left!