Archived How to deal with rude coworkers?

[axlo]

I know a few TMs at my store would get ticked whenever someone new was hired because:
a) they would have to train this new TM (uh, it's part of your job folks) &
b) they would see their hours cut while the newb got more hours (it's called "learning by immersion" - once they're comfortable in role, their hours go down).
It may not be the sole reason but could be a small piece of the puzzle.
Honestly, Target is a LOT like high school with cliques, popular well-liked TMs, the unknowns, the power players, the nerds, etc.
Sounds like your coworkers are still in that rut.
A tactic: Next time she rolls her eyes, just say "I know it bugs you whenever I ask you anything but it's only because you've been here longer & you know what to do. I'm just trying to learn how to do things the RIGHT WAY & figured YOU were the person to ask."

Thanks for the advice! Yes my store reminds me of high school very much...it's terrible. There are people who have been there for years and feel the need to boss everyone else around and people definitely stick to their own groups. Even in the break room groups claim different tables, it's ridiculous. I've been able to avoid the not so pleasant people lately so it's been better but I really didn't expect the work environment to be this way.

 

[thetargetman]

If management has told me to do something I really do not care what the other TMs think. Now if a TM is rude to me for no real reason I just ask them politely "hey was there something I did that got you so upset with me?" why fan the flames?

 

[NPC]

If management has told me to do something I really do not care what the other TMs think. Now if a TM is rude to me for no real reason I just ask them politely "hey was there something I did that got you so upset with me?" why fan the flames?

Because fire is fun!!!! MUAHAHAHAAHAHHA!