Ok, my boss and I had a conversation about this yesterday morning. They claim they will enforce the rules, but I’m not holding my breath. First they claimed that the new coworker is under a different set of rules because they’re part time, which is bull ****. They said “That’s what I was told.” LOL, by whom? The voices in your head?

The important thing was I spoke my piece. Now maybe my feelings will fester less? I’m going to release my expectations around this as much as possible: my expectations both of others and myself. My boss was like “I don’t want to have a hostile workplace.” That is rich. I am going to ask one of my other coworkers leaving next month if they will be a referenice for me if I decide to leave.

I also have a list of three other coworkers I will ask for references as well. I still have what I wrote to apply for this job that will work for other jobs. I don’t want to leave; I want to hold on to this job as long as I can. I also know how quickly these situations can deteriorate, so I want to be as prepared as possible for any future outcomes.