Been there plenty and it sucks. Four years at my previous job were spent mostly trying to avoid someone whom I had been rejected by, all because I was naive and listened to “advice” about leagues not existing. I’m sure she didn’t think much of it other than that I was too “creepy” to be friends with from that point on, but I always had to be reminded of it every time I went in. Thank god that’s over and I never have to see her again.
Of course I’ve had this new job, which I’ve already made a thread about, wherein I’ve met up with a previous coworker I also asked out. She doesn’t seem so miffed about it, but I get the feeling it’s because she craves any and all attention regardless of who it’s coming from, even if that means stringing along guys she has no interest in. The place is big enough, busy enough, and we have different enough shifts that I rarely see her, and having since gone my own way, it’s far easier to see how she and others like her would have a more negative than positive impact on my life no matter how pretty or nice they happen to seem.
whatamievendoing wrote:
Fnord wrote:
2) Filing an harassment complaint against his co-worker (and possibly others) for uninvited attention and/or physical contact.
Why would you suggest this?
Because no one should have to receive unwanted attention. Many workplaces make it clear that this can be for any reason, and between any two or more people. It may seem like harmless chit chat, but not at the expense of his mental health.
However, it is typically advised to confront the person first yourself, tell them that what they are doing is making you uncomfortable, and politely ask them to stop, and only if they persist should you go to fill out any documentation.
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Once there were trees full of birds,
meadowlands vibrant with flowers.
Carefree the songs our children once sang,
gilding our minutes and hours;
Clouds came and covered the sun,
the breath of a baleful unease,
turning to ashes flowers in their fields,
silenced the birds in the trees.