bob the brave Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 (edited) Had a love triangle at work. (i know, i know no work, sorry). Trouble is I am the odd man out and the chicka was pretty crude about dumping me, while her bf was extremely crude and insulting. I always try to be nice and tried to get along despite their actions, but now I think I am being stupid. Letting them act like **** towards me and smile about it just didn't sit right. So now, I just avoid them as much as I can. I don't ignore them, but I don't socialize and I walk right past them without saying hi. For instance, her cubicle is right in front of mine and both are a little isolated from the rest. We used to talk constantly throughout the day. Now, I walk right past without even sayin good morning. Is this action over the top or justified? Edited September 30, 2012 by bob the brave
january2011 Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 My advice is to do what you have to do to be professional from now on. Be polite but dispassionate. Do not get involved in any discussions. Excuse yourself and leave if you get cornered. Focus on your job and leave your personal life at home. As a back-up, I'd also suggest that you look for another job, in case your work situation deteriorates even further. A snide comment here and there might be bearable, but if they are openly hostile and confrontational, then your work will suffer and ignoring them won't be enough. I'd also suggest that you take this as a lesson learned. Promise yourself that you won't let your personal life overlap with your work again.
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