Life Being Threatened at Work - Page 8

TLO · 08-09-2012, 12:43 PM

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?

Fish · 08-09-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsFan369

Explain

I don't believe you when you say this fella exploded over nothing. I don't know you, so forgive the harsh extrapolation, but your story doesn't jibe....

Demonpenz · 08-09-2012, 01:43 PM

I used to get the 100 oz Bladder Buster filled with mountain lighting (the wal-mart mountain dew) and get some Pork skins before going to work. I eventually had to downsize to the 64 oz cup because I was pissing so much it was costing us time on the job.

Bump · 08-09-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsFan369

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/

they did nothing? What kind of company is it? I've never worked in a place where that would be tolerated. But you are right to go over their heads, I'm sure the higher ups will take action and probably reprimand your immediate bosses.

R8RFAN · 08-09-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsFan369

You know I'm not.... But one of my main floor supervisors had a pony tail, and one looks like a caveman. Both are Male.

There is always some jackass wanting to play the alpha male role....

ToxSocks · 08-09-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

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

and this....

Brock · 08-09-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

I don't believe you when you say this fella exploded over nothing. I don't know you, so forgive the harsh extrapolation, but your story doesn't jibe....

It's not unbelievable. There are assholes everywhere.

GordonGekko · 08-09-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by The Macho Man

You do know there is only 1 way to handle this, right?

Looks like you list 3 ways here.

Or you mean, first the table, the ladder, and then the chair as all one combined action?

ToxSocks · 08-09-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

It's not unbelievable. There are assholes everywhere.

But most assholes don't go on 5 minute tirades for no particular reason.

TLO · 08-09-2012, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC Fish

I don't believe you when you say this fella exploded over nothing. I don't know you, so forgive the harsh extrapolation, but your story doesn't jibe....

I understand. But all I can tell you is that honestly he did. You never know someones mental state, plus alcohol or drugs could be in play....

**Bowser** · 08-09-2012, 01:45 PM

You work up by the airport, don't you?

Brock · 08-09-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Macho Man

But most assholes don't go on 5 minute tirades for no particular reason.

I had a guy do something very similar to this because I put some trash in "his" trash can at work.

**Bowser** · 08-09-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Macho Man

But most assholes don't go on 5 minute tirades for no particular reason.

Really? I want to work where you work.

Fish · 08-09-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

It's not unbelievable. There are assholes everywhere.

No it's certainly not unbelievable. But spidey sense says BS after listening to his account.....

ToxSocks · 08-09-2012, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GordonGekko

Or you mean, first the table, the ladder, and then the chair as all one combined action?

**cdcox** · 08-09-2012, 01:46 PM

Here's how you handle this. He pulls a knife, you pull a gun. He sends you to the hospital, you send him to the morgue! That's the Chiefsplanet way and that's how you handle this.

08-09-2012, 12:43 PM
TLO Life is changing.. Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NW Missouri Casino cash: $-2330000	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?
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Demonpenz Woman should only make babies Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Apartment "G UNIT!" Casino cash: $-163864	I used to get the 100 oz Bladder Buster filled with mountain lighting (the wal-mart mountain dew) and get some Pork skins before going to work. I eventually had to downsize to the 64 oz cup because I was pissing so much it was costing us time on the job. __________________
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Bowser sorta mod-ish Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: KC North Casino cash: $11616	You work up by the airport, don't you?
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cdcox www.nfl-forecast.com Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $-428231	Here's how you handle this. He pulls a knife, you pull a gun. He sends you to the hospital, you send him to the morgue! That's the Chiefsplanet way and that's how you handle this.
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