Rude Coworker

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

So I work at a detention center & my coworker is just so rude & frustrating. I just found out I'm pregnant not long ago, I was off work for about 2 weeks sick & going to lots of doctor appointments. Well I get back & everything I do is wrong to this coworker. She's NOT my boss (she is also an LVN), but she has been there for 2+ years & she has a LOT of experience. I do things different than her & she always attacks me for it. I just came back & she's already jumping down my throat. It really is unbearable & one day I will snap at her.

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Her behavior is NOT allowed in the workplace. Do NOT snap back. Calmly explain to her that she is out of line.

Document each and every incident. I would take this documentation to the manager after two documented incidents.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
Her behavior is NOT allowed in the workplace. Do NOT snap back. Calmly explain to her that she is out of line. Document each and every incident. I would take this documentation to the manager after two documented incidents.

The thing is my boss is new too & they seem to be buddy buddy. Especially since he - along with everyone else - goes to her when they have questions. Everyone there is really new.

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I get it. However, you are required to follow the chain of command. If Newbie boss does not respond correctly.. then you have to document THAT.. and take it up the ladder. Cool... calm, and collectedly .. armed up the ying yang with all the DOCUMENTATION.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
I get it. However, you are required to follow the chain of command. If Newbie boss does not respond correctly.. then you have to document THAT.. and take it up the ladder. Cool... calm, and collectedly .. armed up the ying yang with all the DOCUMENTATION.

He's a good boss, I'm just afraid he won't do anything. But he could surprise me, he's a good guy. You never know.

Thank you!

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Don't snap back at her, that would be wrong. And could come back on you. The only thing you can do is to make sure you say "thanks for the input." And leave it at that, and carry on. Otherwise, her behavior is not your concern. If her behavior escalates, then I would take it to your boss. Keep track of specific instances, not subjective observations. To say that "I am having difficulty working with LPN such and so because her corrections are impeding my ability to do my job" is better than "LPN such and so is rude, and I don't like the way she speaks to me".

Best of luck!!

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
Don't snap back at her that would be wrong. And could come back on you. The only thing you can do is to make sure you say "thanks for the input." And leave it at that, and carry on. Otherwise, her behavior is not your concern. If her behavior escalates, then I would take it to your boss. Keep track of specific instances, not subjective observations. To say that "I am having difficulty working with LPN such and so because her corrections are impeding my ability to do my job" is better than "LPN such and so is rude, and I don't like the way she speaks to me". Best of luck!![/quote']

Sounds good to me, thank you!

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