Being Threatened at Work

[TLO]

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?

[bevischief]

What line of work are you currently working in?

[TLO]

Originally Posted by bevischief

What line of work are you currently working in?

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

[Micjones]

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

[KCUnited]

I'd talk to your sup about it.

[In58men]

Originally Posted by ChiefsFan369

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.

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.

[Demonpenz]

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"

[TLO]

Originally Posted by Micjones

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

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.

[TLO]

Originally Posted by Demonpenz

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"

[bevischief]

Originally Posted by ChiefsFan369

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.

Can you afford too?

[crazycoffey]

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.

[Micjones]

Originally Posted by ChiefsFan369

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.

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

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

[Demonpenz]

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.

[TLO]

Originally Posted by bevischief

Can you afford too?

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.

[Just Passin' By]

[CoMoChief]

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