Don't Let That B*tch at Work Make You Cry
You know exactly who I'm talking about. You almost jumped as that person's face popped in your head as you read that headline. Those creepy eyes that tell you she's hiding something behind that fake smile. The one dying to be the boss' teacher's pet but stealthily plays it off (she just happens to have an extra coffee every Monday morning).
There's always that one Stabby Sally in the workplace. And when you're new, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking "Aw, she's so nice," only to realize six weeks later that she's 40% chameleon on her Ancestry results which explains her ability to change into a different person depending on who she's talking to.
If you're lucky, you'll be assigned to work with her on a project. And this, you realize, is the real onboarding in this company. You endure the first few days of her talking over you, dismissing your suggestions and implying to whoever would listen that it's tough working with the newbie.
You begin to feel small, stupid and useless until you can't take it anymore and burst into tears...NO!
👏 Stop 👏 right 👏 there.
You might feel a little bloated this time of the month but don't. shed. a single. tear over this bully. It's just ego playing games with the new hire. Or fear. Yes, fear. Which looks like a tyrant when it decides to show itself in public. Fear that the newbie might actually have something to say. Something brilliant to contribute. Something smart that she never thought of.
So what does she do? Cut you off mid-sentence. Dismiss your ideas with a look that says "Yeah, right." or make you feel painfully out of place in the office you're scared to open your mouth.
Ignore these games.
We're all just people. You might be new in this company but you ain't no spring chicken in the real world. Trust your instincts if an idea pops in your head. Let it out. You have the advantage of being the most recent outsider so your ideas are a breath of fresh air in a possibly stale environment. If she won't listen, find someone else who would. It might work, it might not. But don't let these petty office politics shut you up. You didn't apply here to be a wallflower, a bystander or an observer.
You wanted to be here to contribute, to make a difference, to learn and grow and be a part of a team. And if one person immaturely thinks you're still in high school, take the high road and remind her you're not by acting like an adult. By not getting fazed by her disrespect. By speaking out despite her unwillingness to listen. And hunkering down and doing the work. People, your colleagues and the higher ups, will eventually notice and realize you mean business and, even if quietly, understand you belong because you overcame Stabby Sally.
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