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Smooth23 · 10-04-2006, 02:27 PM

So theres this new-hire at work, just got hired into another assembly line across the shop from where I am. Well the other night he was on my line because we were extremely short handed. Anyhow, my line is really laid back, and we joke alot. Anyhow, I made a sarcastic comment after changing positions and changing back to right next to him abnormally fast- I just said sarcastically 'ya miss me?'. Well I guess the whole rest of the night he was bad mouthing me behind my back, calling me gay, threatening to kick my ass if I said anything else to him. Well, now I need to make a descision. What he did is easily enough to get him fired, especially with the 90 day probation he's still on. Normally I'd just let it go, but people on my line wont shut up about it. what should I do?

Carno · 10-04-2006, 02:47 PM

Get his bitchass fired. Who wants to work with an obviously idiotic homophobe?

Did any of your cow orkers stick up for you or tell him that you weren't gay? Hell, he's the new guy; he should be the one taking shit, not giving it.

ShaniFaye · 10-04-2006, 02:49 PM

Say something else to him and let him try to kick your ass....then get him fired AND arrested for assault

Then go up to a co worker that didnt stick up for you and asked him if he missed you

Temporary_User · 10-04-2006, 05:23 PM

Him talking behind your back is chicken shit.
Talk to your face.

You trying to get him fired is chicken shit.
Just mess with him more.

clavus · 10-04-2006, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carno

Get his bitchass fired. Who wants to work with an obviously idiotic homophobe?

Get his bitchass fired.

But not before you tell him that you ARE actually gay, he's not your type and and can still kick his ass.

monkeysugar · 10-04-2006, 07:16 PM

Put him in his place in front of your coworkers that he is obviously trying to impress. With his attitude, he's most likely not going to last long as an employee anyway, but it's not about getting him fired, it's about saving face. Call him out about it, face to face, in front of your coworkers. If the workplace is relaxed enough, seal the deal with something along the lines of "for the record, just because I let you suck my dick that doesn't make me gay."

Or just talk to your supervisor and get the dude fired.

Smooth23 · 10-05-2006, 02:47 AM

should clarify a little. The people on my line wont shut up about the fact that it happened. At the tail end of the night(after he'd already talked all the shit behind my back- i didn't know yet) the guy working next to him called over to me, "hey man, tell him your gay" and I just said something like "yeah man".. its kind of a running joke on our line that everyone elsewhere in the shop thinks I'm gay, so the fact that they were screwing with the new guy didn't phase me any, until I heard the bodily threats made behind my back(interestingly enough, I have 4 inches and about 20 or 30 pounds on this guy). At least have the gonads to threaten me to my face. Or is he afraid he's gonna get his head handed to him on a platter? My coworkers would never 'stick up for me' in that place everyone talks all the shit they want, and everyone else just nods and says sure. But of coarse, anything said behind someones back doesn't stay secret for long.

Unfortunately my workplace is only lax around my line. Any confrontation anywhere else would result in at least a suspension if not flat out firing of both of us.

I got 86 days left of his probation to antagonize him into doing something stupid. I think I'll let this one thing slide, and see if he wants to start any more shit. He seems like he's punk enough to talk more shit behind my back, if he does his ass can say buh bye good money and benefits. Maybe when we're both order picking be real friendly with him and see what I can get outta him, hahah.

The_Jazz · 10-06-2006, 06:43 AM

Ask him out for a nice lobster dinner and tell him you want to take him up to Lookout Point. Then lay claim to being "the big spoon".

Or you could just ignore him and realize that with an attitude like that, he's going to do something stupid enough to get himself fired without your contribution. Unless you're really worried about your safety, what's the point?

Manic_Skafe · 10-06-2006, 11:36 PM

If you aren't concerned for your safety then why do you care? Excuse me if I assume a bit but it seems as if neither he, nor your co-workers, nor that job is worth all that effort.

Your comment created the situation - grow up and get over it.

paddyjoe · 10-07-2006, 04:21 AM

order 20 pizzas to his house.........

ratbastid · 10-07-2006, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smooth23

(interestingly enough, I have 4 inches and about 20 or 30 pounds on this guy)

Hunh. A homophobe with Small Man Syndrome should be pretty easy to mess with.

DJ Happy · 11-06-2006, 02:22 AM

Send him some flowers with a note saying you're sorry and you hope he forgives you. That should put the matter to rest.

dlish · 11-06-2006, 03:26 AM

the words 'bitch' and 'ass' should never be used in the same sentence as guy. just thought i'd let you guys know

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just do what you do normally. make sure management knows about whats going on, so that if things get heated next time its not the both of you getting the sack.

Plaid13 · 11-09-2006, 08:44 AM

anyone that gets that wound up over a comment like did you miss me.... is just drama waiting to happen. get him fired. let him find a new job. if hes not fired its just going to cause more problems in the future.

bobw · 11-13-2006, 08:06 PM

Turn him in and let management take care of him... whether he gets fired or just reprimanded, it will teach him a lesson that he needs to learn. It'll probably help him some day...

Willravel · 11-13-2006, 08:27 PM

Murder him in his sleep....

...or just let it go because it's not that big a deal. I know I wouldn't care because basically everyone at work loves me.

analog · 11-13-2006, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carno

Get his bitchass fired. Who wants to work with an obviously idiotic homophobe?

Carno guides the way. Put him in his place so your coworkers know you don't tolerate that kind of shit, then get rid of him.

10-04-2006, 02:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Smooth23 Tilted	Work dilemna So theres this new-hire at work, just got hired into another assembly line across the shop from where I am. Well the other night he was on my line because we were extremely short handed. Anyhow, my line is really laid back, and we joke alot. Anyhow, I made a sarcastic comment after changing positions and changing back to right next to him abnormally fast- I just said sarcastically 'ya miss me?'. Well I guess the whole rest of the night he was bad mouthing me behind my back, calling me gay, threatening to kick my ass if I said anything else to him. Well, now I need to make a descision. What he did is easily enough to get him fired, especially with the 90 day probation he's still on. Normally I'd just let it go, but people on my line wont shut up about it. what should I do?

10-04-2006, 02:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Carno Junkie	Get his bitchass fired. Who wants to work with an obviously idiotic homophobe? Did any of your cow orkers stick up for you or tell him that you weren't gay? Hell, he's the new guy; he should be the one taking shit, not giving it. __________________ http://how-to-spell-ridiculous.com/

10-04-2006, 02:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	Say something else to him and let him try to kick your ass....then get him fired AND arrested for assault Then go up to a co worker that didnt stick up for you and asked him if he missed you __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

10-04-2006, 07:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
monkeysugar I'll be on the veranda, since you're on the cross. Location: Rand McNally's friendliest small town in America. They must have strayed from the dodgy parts...	Put him in his place in front of your coworkers that he is obviously trying to impress. With his attitude, he's most likely not going to last long as an employee anyway, but it's not about getting him fired, it's about saving face. Call him out about it, face to face, in front of your coworkers. If the workplace is relaxed enough, seal the deal with something along the lines of "for the record, just because I let you suck my dick that doesn't make me gay." Or just talk to your supervisor and get the dude fired. __________________ I've got the love of my life and a job that I enjoy most of the time. Life is good.

10-06-2006, 06:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
The_Jazz Asshole Administrator Location: Chicago	Ask him out for a nice lobster dinner and tell him you want to take him up to Lookout Point. Then lay claim to being "the big spoon". Or you could just ignore him and realize that with an attitude like that, he's going to do something stupid enough to get himself fired without your contribution. Unless you're really worried about your safety, what's the point? __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - B. Franklin "There ought to be limits to freedom." - George W. Bush "We have met the enemy and he is us." - Pogo

10-04-2006, 05:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Temporary_User Psycho	Him talking behind your back is chicken shit. Talk to your face. You trying to get him fired is chicken shit. Just mess with him more.

10-05-2006, 02:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
Smooth23 Tilted	should clarify a little. The people on my line wont shut up about the fact that it happened. At the tail end of the night(after he'd already talked all the shit behind my back- i didn't know yet) the guy working next to him called over to me, "hey man, tell him your gay" and I just said something like "yeah man".. its kind of a running joke on our line that everyone elsewhere in the shop thinks I'm gay, so the fact that they were screwing with the new guy didn't phase me any, until I heard the bodily threats made behind my back(interestingly enough, I have 4 inches and about 20 or 30 pounds on this guy). At least have the gonads to threaten me to my face. Or is he afraid he's gonna get his head handed to him on a platter? My coworkers would never 'stick up for me' in that place everyone talks all the shit they want, and everyone else just nods and says sure. But of coarse, anything said behind someones back doesn't stay secret for long. Unfortunately my workplace is only lax around my line. Any confrontation anywhere else would result in at least a suspension if not flat out firing of both of us. I got 86 days left of his probation to antagonize him into doing something stupid. I think I'll let this one thing slide, and see if he wants to start any more shit. He seems like he's punk enough to talk more shit behind my back, if he does his ass can say buh bye good money and benefits. Maybe when we're both order picking be real friendly with him and see what I can get outta him, hahah.

10-06-2006, 11:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Manic_Skafe More Than You Expect Location: Queens	If you aren't concerned for your safety then why do you care? Excuse me if I assume a bit but it seems as if neither he, nor your co-workers, nor that job is worth all that effort. Your comment created the situation - grow up and get over it. __________________ "Porn is a zoo of exotic animals that becomes boring upon ownership." -Nersesian

10-07-2006, 04:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
paddyjoe through charlatans phone Location: Northcoast	order 20 pizzas to his house.........

11-06-2006, 02:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
DJ Happy Psycho	Send him some flowers with a note saying you're sorry and you hope he forgives you. That should put the matter to rest.

11-06-2006, 03:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
dlish Currently sour but formerly Dlishs Super Moderator Location: Australia/UAE	the words 'bitch' and 'ass' should never be used in the same sentence as guy. just thought i'd let you guys know . just do what you do normally. make sure management knows about whats going on, so that if things get heated next time its not the both of you getting the sack. __________________ An injustice anywhere, is an injustice everywhere I always sign my facebook comments with ()()===========(}. Does that make me gay? - Filthy

11-09-2006, 08:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
Plaid13 I want a Plaid crayon	anyone that gets that wound up over a comment like did you miss me.... is just drama waiting to happen. get him fired. let him find a new job. if hes not fired its just going to cause more problems in the future.

11-13-2006, 08:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
bobw Psycho Location: somewhere....	Turn him in and let management take care of him... whether he gets fired or just reprimanded, it will teach him a lesson that he needs to learn. It'll probably help him some day...

11-13-2006, 08:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	Murder him in his sleep.... ...or just let it go because it's not that big a deal. I know I wouldn't care because basically everyone at work loves me.