I started a new job recently.. working as a PA for a GP. I’ve done this role before in different settings and have always had a professional relationship with the GP/dentist (dentists are who I usually work for).
I’ve always given the GP my number in case they need to contact me and can’t at work/ I do occasionally WFH as I’m out in the sticks and recent awful weather has caused flooding etc so it’s easier to stay put!
The GP in question started messaging innocently about work things but the texts were a lot .. he is a chatty friendly person anyway and has been known for having patients in his room for over the allotted time chatting. The cleaners have complained as they have to stay later than usual whilst he locks up! He is married with kids as am I and we have 2 children of the same age and one goes to the same school so we have that in common. Lately the texting is too much, it’s not usually work related and he will text whilst in between patients saying he’s bored! He texts basically all day! He also texts at the weekend or rings just for a chat! I reply and am friendly because I feel guilty but do try and shut conversations down. He is quite complimentary, not in a pervy way but notices things and doesn’t forget anything I’ve said etc. He is considerably older than me and at no point have I alluded to the fact I am interested in anything more than a working relationship.
I don’t know how to deal with this as it’s becoming too much and I feel uncomfortable. I don’t have contact with anyone else in my life like this! My husband also says it’s odd! I dread the next message even when it’s innocent about the kids or his dog!
AIBU? Have I encouraged this and also what would you do?!