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Colleague has taken a dislike to me, feeling uncomfortable at work

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Edellondon · 14/11/2024 17:49

I started a new job a few months back, another woman started around the same time so we were both together learning the role etc, we seemed to be getting on well with no issues. A few more people joined and she became friendly with them, all fine. Ive noticed she has now given me the cold shoulder and seems very off with me. She's just not being very friendly and minimal conversation. I feel I've obviously said or done something to upset her. She's quite a big personality and I find myself becoming quieter in the team. It's almost like she makes a point not to include me, for example will ask a few of the women to go for a coffee in the kitchen with her but not me.
It all feels very school like. I messaged her to test the waters, just a friendly message about something and she didn't even read it or respond to it. Im starting to feel really uncomfortable in work and dreading going in. Everyone else in the team seems fine with me but as she is quite loud and outgoing I feel she has become closer to everyone. We are a group of only twenty people in one room so not really getting away from her. AIBU to leave the job or stick it out?
Minus the issue with this lady everything else about the job works well with my lifestyle and its very accommodating for my kids etc i feel i cant speak to the boss as the lady hasn't really done anything wrong

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MissMoneyFairy · 14/11/2024 18:22

If she's deliberately ignoring you, not including you she may feel threatened that you are better at your job or she could just be a billy trying to be the queen bee.,are you likely to be having an appraisal soon, do you get on well with your boss, do they gave staff meetings where bullying, respect and diversity can be bought up as a discussion.

SoNiceToComeHomeTo · 14/11/2024 18:22

For heaven's sake, why can't some adults leave behind playground behaviour at least while they are at work? It seems that this woman has taken against you for some unknown reason, but you are still her colleague and deserve to be treated as one.
If you decide to speak to her, i would make it quite brisk and businesslike, not particularly emotional. Something like 'You OK, Valerie? You've been a bit quiet recently, and I never got a reply to my message about X'.

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 14/11/2024 18:21

Is it actually a problem? Not everybody is going to like us. You only need to have a professional relationship.

BellissimoGecko · 14/11/2024 18:19

Don't let her hound you out! Keep going in, behave just as usual, and keep an eye on things.

Hufflemuff · 14/11/2024 18:19

Don't get another job! Maybe you've upset her, maybe you haven't. If everyone else is OK with you then it was obviously nothing major. Maybe you could ask another person in the team "Hey, I'm not sure Annie likes me?! Has she ever mentioned anything to you?!"

If she's quite loud and it's a team of 20, it's likely she's grating on a few bodies there anyway, so don't worry. You can't be everyone's cup of tea.

Think of it like this... 5% of the people in your team might not be crazy about you/wanting to be a personal friend. That's not too shabby.

Edellondon · 14/11/2024 18:16

IdaGlossop · 14/11/2024 18:12

Why not ask her outright? I know it takes courage but it would be a shame for you to have to leave a job you like and which works for you. Something like 'Could you come to the kitchen with me for five minutes? I'd like to talk to you about something that I'd rather remain private.' In the kitchen or other private place, say: 'I feel you've been a bit awkward with me recently. What's going on?'

Thanks, I had thought about it but was worried it could potentially make things much worse and she'll also have something to take to the boss about me, accusing her of something. I suppose if it continues something will have to happen

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IdaGlossop · 14/11/2024 18:12

Why not ask her outright? I know it takes courage but it would be a shame for you to have to leave a job you like and which works for you. Something like 'Could you come to the kitchen with me for five minutes? I'd like to talk to you about something that I'd rather remain private.' In the kitchen or other private place, say: 'I feel you've been a bit awkward with me recently. What's going on?'

Edellondon · 14/11/2024 18:06

Advice?

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