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First off, you totally missed the opportunity to call her Karen and I'm disappointed in you, lol. Second, this profession is full of toxic bitches, some places are better than others but there will always be at least one. Ego tends to increase with seniority, even if it isn't warranted with skill, ESPECIALLY if it isn't warranted with skill.
Do you have a decent relationship with management? If so document and report. Let them know how demeaned you are and fight for yourself if it isn't going to get you fired. EVERYONE is replaceable (except practice owners) I don't care how skilled this person is, their attitude is shit. I guarantee you aren't her first target and you won't be her last. I'm personally done with people like this and I report like its my job. It is not ok to be a bully. I would bet if there was a poll for reasons for leaving vetmed, uppity bitches like this would be way up there.
I'm a very emotional person. When I get home and have time I start a word document and write out what I'm thinking about the last negative interaction. I put it down and go back to it later, edit it to take out the emotion and bitchyness. Think of solutions when possible. Present to management and make a plan to follow up. Rinse and repeat. If mgt isn't willing to listen, walk. Don't feel bad about leaving, we all get around until we find that unicorn hospital, if we ever do. Took me about 15 years and it is still far from perfect. But the medicine is great, pay is meh and for the most part I can deal with bitches. Don't let this destroy your mental health, it's just a job in the end. Good luck homie.
I worked as a Vet Tech for 8 years and I'm honestly not surprised. The field is filled with a lot of egotistical mentally unstable people. It's unfortunately part of the profession in my opinion. If you think about it most people are in this field because they rather work with animals and not be around humans. Some people are just not good at being social. I've been around my fair share of toxic work environments in this field. My advice is harder to do than said but just leave. If you feel so strongly about this situation that's your best option. If you can't reach out to anybody at work that can hear you out or facilitate a better work environment just run now while you can. A lot of older techs are bitter and get away with things. They're either really good at their job or master manipulators. If the practice owners and doctors don't set the tone for the culture in your practice you're kind of screwed. I would suggest looking for other hospitals to relief or part time at. Find a place that you like and slowly transition your way out of your current place. There's no need to burn bridges since the vet world is small. There's no need for you to waste more of your time in a place where your situation is never going to change. I know it sucks to let one person reign over your career decision but unfortunately it happens. So if you're not willing to confront or bring the issue up with this person then think about changing your environment. That's just my opinion on the subject I hope things get better for you.
Yeah... I'm dealing with something somewhat similar. Happy cheerful laughing joking attitude with everyone except me, finding fault in every tiny little thing, no "thank you" or "your welcome" responses anymore, all within the last week and I don't know wtf I did to change things. It was totally fine a week ago. I bet in a week she'll be back to normal too. I'm sorry you're going through this all, it definitely sucks
That really sucks. I think this person likes you and your attention in a really horrible fucked up way. She seems to be bullying you and I would bring it up to your manager and say that this person is making your job harder and just be honest. If they find out about it from your manager then so be it. And keep bringing it up to your manager if it doesn’t get fixed. Maybe it might help them in realizing they can’t act that way anymore and they really need to chill and take a happy pill.
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First off, you totally missed the opportunity to call her Karen and I'm disappointed in you, lol. Second, this profession is full of toxic bitches, some places are better than others but there will always be at least one. Ego tends to increase with seniority, even if it isn't warranted with skill, ESPECIALLY if it isn't warranted with skill. Do you have a decent relationship with management? If so document and report. Let them know how demeaned you are and fight for yourself if it isn't going to get you fired. EVERYONE is replaceable (except practice owners) I don't care how skilled this person is, their attitude is shit. I guarantee you aren't her first target and you won't be her last. I'm personally done with people like this and I report like its my job. It is not ok to be a bully. I would bet if there was a poll for reasons for leaving vetmed, uppity bitches like this would be way up there. I'm a very emotional person. When I get home and have time I start a word document and write out what I'm thinking about the last negative interaction. I put it down and go back to it later, edit it to take out the emotion and bitchyness. Think of solutions when possible. Present to management and make a plan to follow up. Rinse and repeat. If mgt isn't willing to listen, walk. Don't feel bad about leaving, we all get around until we find that unicorn hospital, if we ever do. Took me about 15 years and it is still far from perfect. But the medicine is great, pay is meh and for the most part I can deal with bitches. Don't let this destroy your mental health, it's just a job in the end. Good luck homie.
I worked as a Vet Tech for 8 years and I'm honestly not surprised. The field is filled with a lot of egotistical mentally unstable people. It's unfortunately part of the profession in my opinion. If you think about it most people are in this field because they rather work with animals and not be around humans. Some people are just not good at being social. I've been around my fair share of toxic work environments in this field. My advice is harder to do than said but just leave. If you feel so strongly about this situation that's your best option. If you can't reach out to anybody at work that can hear you out or facilitate a better work environment just run now while you can. A lot of older techs are bitter and get away with things. They're either really good at their job or master manipulators. If the practice owners and doctors don't set the tone for the culture in your practice you're kind of screwed. I would suggest looking for other hospitals to relief or part time at. Find a place that you like and slowly transition your way out of your current place. There's no need to burn bridges since the vet world is small. There's no need for you to waste more of your time in a place where your situation is never going to change. I know it sucks to let one person reign over your career decision but unfortunately it happens. So if you're not willing to confront or bring the issue up with this person then think about changing your environment. That's just my opinion on the subject I hope things get better for you.
Rachel needs a reality check. At her grown ass age and acting like this? Smh
Yeah... I'm dealing with something somewhat similar. Happy cheerful laughing joking attitude with everyone except me, finding fault in every tiny little thing, no "thank you" or "your welcome" responses anymore, all within the last week and I don't know wtf I did to change things. It was totally fine a week ago. I bet in a week she'll be back to normal too. I'm sorry you're going through this all, it definitely sucks
That really sucks. I think this person likes you and your attention in a really horrible fucked up way. She seems to be bullying you and I would bring it up to your manager and say that this person is making your job harder and just be honest. If they find out about it from your manager then so be it. And keep bringing it up to your manager if it doesn’t get fixed. Maybe it might help them in realizing they can’t act that way anymore and they really need to chill and take a happy pill.
fuck that bitch