being bullied at 28

[thinkpositive1]

is it slightly pathetic for a man of 28 to feel bullied by older women at work? i try to get my point accross but the problem with bullies is they dont listen and only hear what they want to hear.

I feel a tinge of sadness and then think people might think im a weak person and a pushovver, but i kind of think of it as not showing people they are getting to me and not stooping to their level, but they just seem so intent !!!!

[hollie1586]

you need to give them some of their own medicine...show them you are not a push over!

[tamborine]

If they're not paying your wages then try and ignore them. They may feel threatened that a young man is employed to 'take over' their positions. You're only answerable to your ampoyer.....if they're a problem, tell your employer.

[A1Mikey]

You are not the only one, I think I'm being set on at work too. I have a women boss who thinks she is being confident and assertive but is really just a bully. Time to change jobs I think

[karenmac60]

Older women - what are they like! It might not even be bullying - I work with a bunch of them and I sometimes feel invisible, but I don't think it's deliberate, they just get carried away with the sound of their own voice and don't even notice I'm there - I blame the menopause ;)

[sara3]

you've not been very specific.. perhaps they think they're having a laugh and that they're not upsetting you..

[dothawkes31]

I have encountered women with this kind of unprofessional attitude in the work place, it tends to stem from a generation of women that were not necessarily career driven or able to take full time employment at a time when child care was none existant. You will struggle to get along with this type of person but that is be\cause they fail professionally, you should always maintain a consistent approach and do your job to the best of your ability.