I started this job as a receptionist at a healthcare company three months ago to cover for sick leave. The moment I entered the building on the first day, I was met by a cold woman who didn’t even introduce herself, just merely showed me around and then left me to it. I have social anxiety and this was very hard for me, but my attitude was I’m not here to make friends and I need the money so I’ll just get on with it. I work with two administrators and it’s been so lonely. I’ve been constantly patronised by both of them. Laughed at when I asked questions and only acknowledged when I acknowledged them. Things came to a head last Friday when I overheard the cold woman call me “not very bright” on the phone to a contractor who id taken a message from for her. It was obviously about me as she referenced the email I’d sent her to him whilst laughing about me. As soon as she got off the phone to him I confronted her. I was met with defensiveness and denial. I went to my line manager crying, because I just couldn’t cope with anything anymore. This has confirmed my opinion of myself in this job and I don’t think I want to go back to work ever again. Has anyone else been in this position and bounced back? I feel like I am in the wrong and need all the advice I can get.