One of my managers is gradually getting ice cold with me and I dont know why.
For context, we don't have much contact as she's not my main manager but is MY managers manager if that makes sense. She works in the office 3 times a week so I see her often floating around amidst her working at her desk. She is 53, I'm 30. I have worked here for almost 3 years.
At first she didn't bother me, our office is huge and until I got moved onto a department near her desk we had no interaction. I am very socially anxious and generally only chat with people I know but we had the odd obligatory "hi, you good?" For the last year and everything was fine.
Then earlier this year I was making a coffee in the kitchen and she was quiet. I hate awkward silence so made a little joke about feeling tired and she ignored me, looked at me and walked away. I was mortified but decided not to look too deep into it.
But now when we approach one another she turns her head away and gives me evils.
What makes things terribly awkward is that her sister is MY main manager. What's even more awkward is that I believe my manager really likes me, gives me the time off I need when applicable, praises me for my work and ethic and generally treats me better than I've ever been treated. I wouldn't even say we get on that well but the volatility of both sisters is confusing to me.
I should mention too that this particular manager is fine with literally everyone but me and my colleague. Neither of us have ever done anything but show up with good records of punctuality and work so I'm semi wondering if she's insecure or scared of us sealing a higher position but obviously no one can get higher than her. I am also from London and now live in Manchester where they are all from so wondering if its somewhat of a regional issue.
Any insight, feedback welcome.
Its beginning to get to me and I really don't want to quit