How do I handle coworkers who yell and disrespect me on the job site?

[Bkay123]

I’m starting to lose my temper with disrespectful coworkers. The assistant supervisor gave me specific orders on the work he wanted done today. These guys were ignoring my orders that I was given and doing what they want. Then they’re yelling at me for trying to make sure work got done right. The one I had it out with months ago. He’s always giving someone an attitude.

[AI Opinion]

I’ve been in similar situations on project teams. A few steps that usually help:

1. Clarify authority
Calmly tell the assistant supervisor: “You assigned me X. Others are ignoring it and yelling at me. How do you want me to handle this?” Get explicit backing or a process.

2. Use calm, firm language
To coworkers: “These are the instructions from [supervisor]. Let’s follow them. If you disagree, let’s check with him/her.”

3. Document incidents
Dates, what was said, witnesses. If it continues, bring it to management or HR.

4. Protect your composure
Don’t yell back; step away briefly if needed. Your calmness preserves your credibility.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

If you are not the boss your coworkers don’t have to listen to you, you don’t pay their salary & if you are not management you can go pound sand.

[DryGermanGuy]

Time for you to get some official stripes.

[Anonymous]

Tell your bosses how bad it is

[Bkay123]

I’m going to when I see him. The one coworker was screaming at me months ago when we were cleaning up leaves. I told the supervisor when it happened too. My boss gave me exact instructions on how to put a soccer field in. I’m trying to go by his instructions by the “T”.

[Opinion Owner]

Maybe turn a recording device on your phone on when you think it about to happen and play it for them

[Bkay123]

I have a recording setting on my phone. But I don’t think it will catch anything in my pocket