Ugh I want to change this?

[Anonymous]

I’m new at my job and people try to be bossy, how do I deal with that? I’m 27 and younger people try and boss me around.

I’ve just been ignoring it, but I don’t want to be mean about it. Next time I’m gonna be like “I got this, thank you” should I just ignore it?

This guy has been here 21 years.

It was over meds and he was like “oh he can drink it with his meds and you can refill the water”

I ignored him, and did my own thing.

Like an other girl that was there was kinda doing the same thing, and it pissed me off. I told her I can only do one thing at a time, like at my old job my old coworkers were like “you need to tell us when we are being bossy” and I don’t want to be that way anymore.

Do you think I should say anything or should I just let it go till next time? I don’t want to be easily taken advantage of. I’m 27 like I said, I want to be an outgoing and fun person. But I don’t want people to think it’s okay to treat me like that.

I’m shy and introverted, I also have a baby face. But I don't know, advice?

[Oliverlogan263]

Okay girl, I totally get where you're coming from. It's super annoying when people, especially older coworkers, try to boss you around like that just cuz you're new. Like you said, you're 27, you know what you're doing!

I think ignoring him for now was a good call in the moment so you didn't have to cause drama. But going forward, you gotta stand up for yourself a bit more politely when it happens again. Next time someone jumps in like that, maybe just smile and say something like "Oh I've got it handled, but thank you for the suggestion." Keep your tone friendly but firm so they know not to step on your toes.

If they keep at it, you can also say something like "I appreciate you trying to help, but as the nurse/tech/whatever assigned to this patient, I need to handle things my way." Make it about following proper protocols instead of coming at them directly.

Don't be afraid to speak up sis - show them you may be shy normally but you won't let people walk all over your job duties. With time they'll get used to it. You've totally got this! Just be polite but also own your role there. I'm sure with your experience you'll win them over in no time.

[jennifer_bloom]

The bible says when you respect others, and avoid hate, personal fakery and lying, that God blesses your professional skills, your morals and your marriage.

[Asker]

What does that have to do with what I posted?

[jennifer_bloom]

You said you were having problems at work and I said the bible tells you what you can do to get blessing at work.