Being Threatened at Work
 

I need some advice here.

The other night at my workplace, I was involved in a verbal argument with a co-worker, (with my co-worker doing most of the yelling). He had an issue with the way I was doing something at work, and absolutely laid into me with a verbal assault laced with profanity.

I tried my best to ignore him, but he kept at it. Finally I turned around from my work, and told him to "shut the **** up". He got in my face, and said "this isn't over- we'll finish this in the parking lot after work".

Keep in mind I am about half his age, half his size, and he's the one yelling about how we will finish this after work. (Seems a little childish to me.) He stayed in my face for a minute or two yelling profanity, with no supervisors or any other co-workers stepping in to stop him.

I felt threatened enough that I left work, and even made a police report about the incident. (I want my bases covered in-case he ever does anything physical) The officer went into my work and warned the employee, and basically told him to back off, and that if he kept it up I could indeed press charges.

What is my next step here? I am trying to cover my ass because this worthless get me by job is just a temporary thing until I start my career. Is there any other actions I should take?

where in the hell do you work that this is tolerated?

Sock a mother****er in the face.


Bet you won't be threatened again.

This.

I'd be having a meeting with my Supervisor about this.

Sounds like you handled it about right.

I am. This afternoon. The first time I told my supervisors about it, they did nothing about it. Today I speak with people higher up in the company/

This.

Tell your management. They usually don't put up with that kind of crap.

Yeah, this.

Are you working construction or what? It CAN'T be an office job...

If your account is true and witnessed by other co-workers, you own that guy and this company if they don't fire him. There are several appicable federal laws. You might make some money off this stupid ass company.

Trust me... He may have been twice my size, but I sure felt like it. Something in the back of my mind reminded me of my career, and how I really don't need a criminal charge on my record. I am very, very, surprised I kept my composure as well as I did.

Snitches get stitches /usual CP response.

Talk to HR and make sure they know you feel like you work in hostile environment...key words to HR and the company lawyer. Document everything.

I've seen stuff like this on a lot of construction jobs. The bosses seemed to think it was funny, even when somebody got punched.

The other dude should be fired.

If he is, he will likely try to come after you.

Good move notifying the police, in that case.

Supervisors need to get smacked down for not handling their job.

Yeah, you better tell the supervisors sooner than later, because he may be telling them some story right now, and if you go in after it might look like you're just doing it because he did.

It's a joke- my workplace I mean. I'm not going to put out the name of the company- but no it's not construction.

Yep, at least they'll know who to arrest when they find the body. ROFL

Why the hell didn't any supervisors/managers step in? You should start by asking them why they didn't do anything to calm the situation. And have them make a report about what happened in case it happens again.

Also, be damn sure to report it to Human Resources. They'd be furious that management didn't do shit.

Next, get a different job. It seems like you work with a bunch of pussy co-workers and supervisors.

When I worked at a restaurant the chefs would sometimes get all mad about something and start yelling and screaming, but I never heard one say they wanted to take it outside.

Depends if you are in St. Joseph or not. I know in St. Joseph I would probably change to a different shift so you are waking up and going to work when he is getting off. So you won't be tired. So just spot him in the parking lot Then you wait until he is getting unti his 89 Chevy pickup and knock on his glass. You can give him the Ole Southside Sandwhich once he rolls his window down (manually) Just try to grab him by his Sara Lee Lanyard and Just punch him over and over. If he tries to go to his gunrack to get his rifle it might be time to roll out of there. Other Wise you can stop punching him and see if he wants to get out and really rumble. Lots of times I get tired punching a guy through a truck window because it is hard to punch and Jump alittle bit and the dude is ususally trying to get away and he ends up in the passenger seat trying to kick with his feet. Make no mistake about it, you have kicked a hornets next when you do the truck punch. So when Earl Gets out of his pickup make sure he has time to put the cigs and coffee cups back on the dash before you fight. Now most people will go with heymakers because it looks awesome, I would recommend you go with the heymakers because most of the people including Rhonda will be out watching the fight by then. Win or Lose you are required to go to the Brown Bear Tavern and buy the boys around cause you "Still got it"

Where I work this guy would have been fired on the spot and if it was told to a supervisor and he didn't take action, he would have been fired on the spot as well.

I have been documenting every move. Wrote an e-mail to my supervisor right after the incident so the events were fresh in my mind and I could get everything written down. Sent the e-mail to the head HR person in the company as well.

LOL

All restaurant cooks and chefs are like that.



Coolest of the cool, but boy can they throw a fit. LMAO

Are you a lawyer? Or would you perhaps know someone in town that was?

ROFL

Just don't rip the pocket off Earl's denim shirt or he will beat the dog shit outta you with his Bubba keg.

Does your apartment complex have an old Asian maintenance man?

What line of work are you currently working in?

It's kind of a factory job. Basically a big production plant.

Have you spoken to your direct supervisor or HR about the issue?

I'd talk to your sup about it.

hahah I feel like this at work quite a bit. I shake it off it too, had a few close calls, but my conscience told me not to.

If you ever want to go to the Southside festival again you need to settle this in the parking lot. Make sure you DON'T wear your good jeans. Use the jeans you are most likely to go water skiing in or to church in. Just swing first and know that that beer is going to taste really good. Now your only choice is what koosie do you choose "These colors don't run" or "Freedom isn't free"

I am having a meeting with 2 people a little further up the company ladder this afternoon.

I feel like resigning my position. I don't want to go back and face this guy or some of my co-workers.

ROFL

Can you afford too?

You did as much as you can legally do to protect yourself, save getting a restraining order of sorts. More than likely he over reacted to something and started talking out of his ass. I'd bet he doesn't try it again.

**** that noise!
He's the one crossing the line here.

Have the meeting first and see how they plan to handle the situation.

What you do is you call this guy up on his cell phone and tell him that a new factory wants him and his skills. When he fills out his application bust in the door and tell him he's hired by the factory! THE FACTORY OF PAIN.

Not really. But I can find another job while I wait for my career to get going. In fact I had a meeting with someone in my career field recently and was hoping that job would come through. I feel as though work is a hostile environment, and really don't want to subject myself to that any longer.

So where were the supervisors when the cop showed up? Where they just like "eh, no big deal..." ??

I feel your pain.

Hang in there.

If he crosses the line with you again, you should file harassment charges against him.

I remember one time doing some 2nd shift thumping. I figured I really lay a whoopin on this dude cause he played JV Football and I was all-district. It turned into a real wrestling match and Rhonda had her cell phone out. Her camera was one of those flip phones so it didn't have good quality of the Beating I was laying down, it just looked like we were doing something homo-erotic. So Rhonda tags me in facebook with me in this fight with this dude and just comments "Demonpenz likes dudes" (It got 4 likes) so my proud moment turned sour on me.

The guy sounds like a blow hard. I wouldn't have any issue at all going back to work.

If you don't mind me asking....what exactly did you do to piss him off? Obviously blowing up like that at the workplace should never be tolerated, but did he have a legitimate reason to be pissed off?

I was gone at that point. I let the cop in the door, told him where to find my co-worker, and left. Though I have spoken to another person who works with me and said that when the cop showed up and talked to him, he claimed "I don't recall threatening him".

No need to resign. If they refuse to fire this guy, just start punching yourself in the face. I can almost guarantee you that they'll send your ass home w/ a computer and you'll continue to receive a paycheck. Just think about it... you'll have more time to organize your fight club and make soap out of fat.

Seriously though, it sounds like you have a good handle on the situation. I would just wait to see what happens in the meeting.

I took a bathroom break.

No seriously...

What can he do?

I mean, if he harms you, you're gonna own a piece of the company.

Nobody likes a snitch. I'd confront him after hours. Doesn't mean you want to fight him, just ask him what his problem is.

LMAO

I think what helps alot is getting pumped up for the fight. You should probably borrow my VHS of "Urban Cowboy" that is crudely taped off of TBS and fast forward it to when he fights the guy in the fishnet shirt. Then I will burn you a copy of the theme song to WWF superstar Stone Cold Steve austin. I will put the track on the CD-R 15 times so you can listen to it for the full 70 minutes. Just remember the stunner isn't really effective in a parking lot situation or cage match.

:facepalm:

Was he pissed tht you take a lot of bathroom breaks and don't work or something?

I completely understand what you mean. That's why I was so resistant to call the police. I just felt like nobody else was taking this seriously, so I needed to show them I was serious.

At this point in no way shape or form do I want to see or talk to him after work.

If he works at Johnson Controls or Blue-Side tanning you have to be a hardass to work there. You can't be any geek of the street. You have to be handy with the fists.

It worked for my like 2-3 times. We handled it like adults. There was no fighting or cussing. They end up being some of the best co-workers. Go ahead and assume the worst.

That sounds like a great plan. :doh!:

dude, whats your problem? Quit trolling the guy.

ROFL

Demonpenz wins this thread!

This isn't the yard at Pelican Bay. It's a business, where people are supposed to act like a professional.

Something along those lines- but not exactly. He basically blew up about nothing. He claimed I was a no good little punk ass bitch, ****ing worthless, just pointless random insults really.

Seriously if I was a supervisor at some of these factories in St. Joseph I would fire you on spot for not atleast showing up to fight. When we are down 3 men because of a machine accident, and I got Osha breathing down my neck and it is hour 12 of your 12 hour shift. Do I want a weak ass sissy on the line that is complaining about a fight? I want a person who is going to go to the bathroom, take a hit of Meth....and do his job.

It isn't junior high. He needs to go through proper channels to protect his legal rights. A company can be held liable if they allow a hostile work environment (this is why most large companies have yearly training on it). If he escalates it instead of following proper procedure he can screw any legal case he has.

Do you wonder if this is a widely held opinion of you?

Don't be an idiot. Inmem58 is trolling you. There is no one in their right mind that would approach your problem like that. It's the absolute best way to escalate the situation and also take off the table your high ground.

He didn't courtesy flush. That pisses me off too.

ROFL

Chiefsplanet?

Do you suck real bad at your job?

It's not. I am a hard worker and do my job just as well as anyone else there. I am certain outside of 1 or 2 people that they group as a whole knows I am a good worker.

It doesn't matter. Yelling at and threatening a coworker is still not justified even if they are a lousy worker.

No. Not at all. Do I want to do this kind of work for the rest of my life? No. But am I a competent worker- yes.

I'm sensing that there might be more to this story....

I guess we know what happened to Hamas Jenkins...