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Manager with a personal dislike

Posted by: Anonymous
Date: 12/8/2005 5:43:55 AM

For the past year, I have been working at a small retail company. About five months ago, one of my co-workers got promoted to the position of manager. Since taking over the position of manager, she has become a complete nightmare..

I never percieved a problem with my relationship with her, but was appalled by her lack of professionalism, when on one particular night shift, she threw a huge temper tantrum at me, accused me of talking about me behind her back (which I did not do in the first place- I avoid work place gossip like the plague) and doing this all in front of customers.

She has never made a comment about my work and is really surprised when I do everything she asks me to do. For the most part, I feel as if I am walking on egg-shells when I'm working with her and its causing me to feel nervous. For example, the other day I asked her what she'd been up to on the weekend and she replied back rudely; "nothing that would interest you."

I have tried various approaches to dealing with her, such as being extra-friendly to her and of course doing everything she asks.I have also just sometimes gone to work and have ignored her ( as she does with me)and then she wonders why no one is talking to her.

HOw do you deal with someone like that?? I have seriously considered quitting, but I do like the work and get along great with my other co-workers. I also get along very well with the owners of the business (they are lovely people).

If anyone could provide any advice it would be really appreciated, as I dread going to work and am stressing out like crazy.

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