Was hoping for a little advice on a situation I got myself into at work.
I've never been a social butterfly, definitely not my strong suit. Recently at work I attempted to make a joke about during my shift and I guess it wasn't well thought out. It ended up really offending people (I had only said it in a convo with like 2 people where one of them apparently went around and told everyone whatever) and turning me into a bit of an outcast at work and making my work life miserable to the point where everyday I want to quit my job now.
It's made me miserable both at work and outside of work, to the point that it's having a notable negative impact on my life. Not really sure how to deal with the situation outside of just giving up and quitting. I completely want to avoid any and all contact with almost all of the people on my unit at this point.
And without going into detail into what I said it wasn't sexist racial political or anything like that. I'm still amazed that it has turned into anything. Though I haven't said that to anyone since I don't want to appear more insensitive and or like more of an ahole than I already seem to
"I am so sorry if my feeble attempt at a joke/to be funny offended anyone. Or apparently, everyone. I won't quit my day job and take my show on the road. Thanks for the feedback! HAHA! Seriously, not my intent, I can only go forward from here, and I will be more mindful in the future."
Now, OP, you know that the culture on the unit is such that any attempt at "dry" humor is not well received. And you also know that apparently, the patient ratios must be at an all time low to have such time as to spread a bunch of gossip over one comment. And you know that the conversations around the lunch table need to be regarding the latest book you are reading, your projects outside of work, or other idle chit chat. Otherwise, stick to patient care. Period.
For your own plan going forward, do all you can to make yourself marketable for the next stage of your career. That could mean to be studying for certifications, deciding to go for your Masters, any number of things. See this as a stepping stone, and you have to stick with it to get to where you want to be.
Pangea Reunited, ASN, RN
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I think they were questioning the motivation of the person who "spread the news", not asking exactly what was said...