I work in HR and my issue is my supervisor is constantly letting her political beliefs be known.

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September 16,2021 at 11:14PM UTC

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I work in HR and my issue is my supervisor is constantly letting her political beliefs be known. Her beliefs are 180 degrees out of sync with my political beliefs. GASP, of course it was going to be that way. I do not state my political beliefs because it is just such a hot topic and is bound to divide any group. I am so uncomfortable, what can I say or do to make this stop?

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AnonymousSeptember 16,2021 at 11:30PM UTC
You may say politics make me uncomfortable. Would you mind if we keep our office a political free zone. If she takes offense watch out because things are likely to escalate.
AnonymousSeptember 16,2021 at 11:32PM UTC
Next time she says something political, tell her you don't talk about politics or have any interest. Then immediately change the subject.
AnonymousSeptember 17,2021 at 12:12AM UTC
She should know better IMO. They used to say.- and continue to- never discuss religion and politics. Add to this: don't discuss Covid either.
We need to go back to discussing the weather and traffic.
AnonymousSeptember 17,2021 at 2:21AM UTC
I’d rather people say what they want about covid because it lets me know if I should stay away from them or make better arrangements for my safety.
AnonymousSeptember 17,2021 at 2:39AM UTC
Thank you for posting this, I feel this everyday at my organization where everyone seems to talk about it all the the time.
Changemaker993355September 17,2021 at 12:52PM UTC
We have a boss like that. I hear him always venting to a co-worker about issues. Same thing ..seperate sides of the political issues. I keep telling my co-worker to tell him hes on the opposite side and he will stop. He continues because he assumes the co-worker has the same views. People talk more when they think you agree with them. I dont think politics should be discussed in the office and people know how I feel so they dont discuss with me.