Harrasment by Co-Worker

[charis]

I have worked at my job for 10 years. My co-worker for 2 years. She mimics me, says things under her breath to me as we pass, and seems to be continually challenging me to confront her. She has called me a "B" and told me that I was rude. Our personalities are definitely conflicting.

I am currently ignoring her and avoiding her at all costs. I do not talk to her unless absolutely necessary and only relating to business issues, yet I am increasingly apprehensive to even broach her on any subject as I am opening my self up to her sharp tongue and abusive personality.

This is creating a very uncomfortable work enviroment and seems to dominate my entire work day.

Please help me to find a solution to this situation.

Thank you.

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[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by charis:
I have worked at my job for 10 years. My co-worker for 2 years. She mimics me, says things under her breath to me as we pass, and seems to be continually challenging me to confront her. She has called me a "B" and told me that I was rude. Our personalities are definitely conflicting.

I am currently ignoring her and avoiding her at all costs. I do not talk to her unless absolutely necessary and only relating to business issues, yet I am increasingly apprehensive to even broach her on any subject as I am opening my self up to her sharp tongue and abusive personality.

This is creating a very uncomfortable work enviroment and seems to dominate my entire work day.

Please help me to find a solution to this situation.

Thank you.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


My response:

Take the first step. Buy her a little trinket of some sort, along with a nice card, telling her that you'd like to be friendly with her and have a better working relationship. Leave it on her desk, and watch how things improve dramatically !! However, if that doesn't work, punch her lights out.

IAAL


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[This message has been edited by I AM ALWAYS LIABLE (edited May 14, 2000).]