dogluva
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I've hit the point of tired where I feel like I resemble my laptop. Leave me idle for 5 minutes or more and I fall asleep.
Been working in a nursing home kitchen for a few months and since lockdowns began I've been getting about triple the number of shifts. Not a bad thing to be kept busy while a lot of people are stuck at home bored. But it's hit the point of being ridiculous. Most weeks I get 1 day off and have been doing double shifts (13 hour days) 2 or 3 days out of 6 because the nursing home I work at didn't really split the workers properly over their 2 facilities (1 specializes in dimentia care etc and the other just regular aging). Even had 2 fortnights where I've done 13 day stints with only 1 day off. Been doing 50-60 hours per week and was dealing with it well until last week when the cook I was mostly working with decided I'm the devil and I need character assassination. Spent three days not being able to sleep until I spoke to the kitchen manager about the fact that this cook Karen was flat out lying about things. Kitchen manager basically said that Karen has a habit of doing this with every worker she's had to spend time alongside and not to worry, they know I'm a good worker, not the devil etc. But three sleepless nights have made me hit the wall in terms of energy. Worst part is I won't get a break from working with this nutcase and I still have to play nice and pretend I don't want to tell Karen that she's a ****. Not sure why they're still employing somone like this that can very quickly make work a fucking miserable place for others. Seems like bad business to have someone like this in the roster.
Wow mate, so very sorry to hear this. It is a really difficult situation when you have no option but to work with someone who takes delight in making your day miserable. It is one of those things that you feel that you can never please them no matter what you do but you know it is not you because they are the ONLY person who acts as if you are the problem. Gets to you and makes being there hard. Yes you are right in saying that it is bad business to have someone like that on the roster but she must really know how to play the game without putting herself in a vulnerable position
I could suggest that you simply don't dwell on it but when things wear you down and your work hours are as long that is easier said than done. Just don't let it get you down that much that things spill over into home life. Think of this aspect .......you mentioned that no one else has an issue with your performance and that this women has a problem as she has treated others the same..that is a positive.
Your conversation with Wendy should have calmed you a little and it was good that you told her about the issues. Also you are not obligated to chat all the time during work as you need to concentrate on the task at hand but Karen thinks it means you are "being mean to her" ..her problem not yours.....she can't make up her mind what she prefers..... whether you talk to her in a manner she doesn't like (once again her problem) or not at all. She rocks the boat...not you....
I like to think that I get on well with everyone, I am pretty easy going . Looking back at my earlier work days, if I am truthful, in all my seven years of working on the relief staff of a bank where I never knew where I was going to be from one day to the next, there was only ONE person whom I could not warm to and who was an absolute dare I say it .........bitch. Thankfully my visits to that particular establishment were few so it really was only an issue whilst I was there. Never lost sleep over it but your situation is different.
You need to try and clear your mind of all the noise that this person creates in your head. Meditation is helpful and taking the time to properly unwind by putting your feet up for a while can help. Warm shower and a not too heavy evening meal ( that is if you can face food).Venting here as well can help.......and like many have said, do so freely.
Good luck and hope that Karen stops being... well a Karen...