I can't be the only one who feels this way!
First, let me say that I am LOVING my new job! I just may have found the perfect place to work! knock wood
There was a new lady who started this week. She doesn't work in my department but we are all in an open office together. I'm not one who talks a lot about my personal life at work, especially when I'm brand new and we don't really "know" each other. Plus, I'm trying to get a handle on an entirely new industry so I don't need to hear every syllable and grunt that your kid made last night. I don't need to know that your son's best friend's mom texted you to say her son was grounded for two weeks. It's not that I'm above a little chit chat during the day but it's almost non-stop with this girl.
And I think it's a bad idea when you are three days in to spend your day making personal phone calls, sending personal emails and texting. I mean, I get it, I was bored to tears my first couple of weeks there as well but I would go and ask if I could help someone with something or ask for a tour of the production floor.
I can't be the only one who feels this way, can I?
It is probably not necessary that you get involved. She is probably on her way to getting herself fired as every company seems to have their share of snitches. Congratulations on your new job, just be aware of yourself that you don't lose it.
N o your not the only one don't get involved with all the chit chat the less people know about you the better it is your job not a social gathering be cordial and stay away from the blah blah blah
Rhonda, I can understand your feelings but may I suggest you try to understand where she is coming from. This may be the only outside friends she has, her life at home may be a mess. Remember when we open OUR mouth's we give everybody a chance to see what is in our minds. Pray for her.
p.s. Also pray for you that God will give you more tolerance. It will help both of you.
Glad you're loving your new job! I know you said you don't work in the same department as the girl you're talking about, but is there any work that you could maybe delegate to her? That way she would be kept more busy with that. Or whenever she starts talking about her personal life, maybe try bringing the conversation back to work? I know that can be hard if she just keeps going on, but I'm sure she will calm down eventually once her workload picks up.
Hi Rhonda, that's a new job? that's real good news if you're happy and think you found the perfect workplace. Honor and protect that feeling about your job. No, I'm almost positively sure that your not the only one in the office that's noticed her behavior. New employees fall under the radar particularly during the first 90 days on the job. That’s the usual length of time needed before the bad habits start to surface. Somewhere in that office the hiring manager is kicking themselves in the butt. Put on some earbuds and listen to music, if allowed, and stay focused on mastering your job. Those employee situations usually end up working themselves out. Congratulation on you new job. God Bless.
Definitely not the only one to ever feel like that, some time its takes a while for someone to learn how to leave their baggage at home.
As you seem to know it already, the more focused you stay at work on work related tasks the further you go. If she continues she will prove herself to be unproductive and may be faced with a tough road ahead of her.
But perhaps you could try to nudge her into your sort of approach to work, granted don't over extend yourself...But maybe if you find a way to encourage her to be more productive it could make for a better working environment. However...that's not necessary, if you want to keep a job you gotta go their to work and be productive.
Sounds like a bad hire....
I think you are definitely on the right track. Being a team player is a major plus in any workplace. Having said that, you might wish to take her aside, kinda under your wing and make some simple suggestions to make her successful in her new job. Something like, "Hi, I noticed you were making a lot of personal phone calls today. You might want to limit them to break and lunch time. If you have an employee manual, you might want to highlight some of those things and let her know that you are helping own her success. Just a thought. Probably my 20+ HR years. That initiative really validates your commitment to the company and its culture. If she isn't receptive, than apologize and let her make her own noose. Unfortunately, phone addiction is becoming a huge problem in the workplace.
Management probably already has noticed what she is doing. It won't be long before someone talks to her and she probably won't be lasting much longer.
Just keep doing your job and tune her out. There's a line between being friendly and what she's doing and she should be seeing the signs very soonice before she gets booted.
Glad your enjoying your job. Always awesome when you find a job you enjoy.
It's good to hear that you are enjoying your new job. When starting a new job or really if I've been there for years, I keep my personal life personal and out of the workplace. I've learned to tune out those who constantly talk about their lives or the lives of other employees. It's not that I don't care, it's more that it's called the workplace for a reason. Just like home life is called that for a reason. Just keep your ears open to the stuff that will get your futter in your career. Guaranteed the person who feels it is necessary to talk about personal stuff won't hear what he/she needs to when it comes to advancing. Good luck!!