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Am I being set up to get fired?

I work with a group of people that seem to click pretty well, emphasis on SEEM because I've also seen them talk trash about each other behind their backs. Even my boss does it. For that reason I sit off and keep my distance. All females btw. I work for an afterschool program.


I'm kinda like an assistant, and when my boss is absent, I'm in charge. My boss is very close with one of my coworkers who she gossips with a lot. I've watched them make fun of a new employee behind her back about her appearance. Basically they are bullies and best pals. She has her favorites and I'm not one of them.

I recently found out that my boss tried to offer my job to her "gossip friend" behind my back. Which would promote her and God only knows what would happen to me. She also piles a lot of work on me while she sits in her office on her phone. She even set me up to make it look like I lied when I said exactly what she told me to say to a parent about their child misbehaving. I feel like she's plotting something....
document everything...only advice i can give you
@Royricky09 i think you mean for raeeeeeeeeeeeeee 🤔
@beermeplease yes. Sorry.
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@Royricky09 no worries...
JestAJester · 31-35, M
I had a similar situation at my job. Three women all in management. One of them was harassing me, none of the management did anything to help me and wanted nothing to do with it. The other two, my manage and supervisor were practically besties with her and not only sided with her but protected her. It wasn't until my supervisor and another female coworker were being harassed by the same woman that management and corporate actually started investigating and eventually leading to her firing. Til this day I still have not receive a single apology to anyone, in fact I actually received a write up during the investigation. My supervisor plays it off as if we're friends but still reports me for the dumbest things. And my manager pawns off her work and other peoples work on me.

All I can say is this. Grit your teeth and dig in your heels for as long as you have to and find another job. That's what I'm going to do. Not even going to give my two weeks notice. I'm sorry but I absolutely hate women in management. Most of my bad bosses were women. Not the first time I had female coworkers and bosses conspire against me. Actually lost my job to that once.
Adrift · 61-69, F
Sounds like a toxic work environment, I would probably start looking for another job.
My sons first job had a toxic work environment, and I suspected the manager was stealing because product kept coming up missing.
They couldn't keep employees for any length of time.
Documenting everything like other people suggested is a good idea so if something comes up, they dont try to pin anything on you.
rawandauthentic · 46-50, F
I recently went through something like this but I was part business owner. I basically got massacred by people I thought were friends, and it was pack mentality as they took me down. I got asked to step away from the business for the sake of the business, but despite hitting rock bottom and still trying to pick myself up after all this, I am trying to see it as a blessing in disguise. It was a toxic environment where everyone was two faced and back stabbed. As a part owner I couldn't just leave as I have a financial interest in the business, but I am now looking at other options for work. My advice would be to find another job, preserve your mental health, and walk away with your dignity, because you may document and fight them and take it further etc, but you need to be prepared for the possibility that it may be a tough road ahead and may be hard to fight. When bullies collaborate and gang up they can be ruthless. Just remember though that Karma doesn't forget an address, and these kind of people get what they have coming. Take care of yourself and let the universe take care of them. Think about it. Do you really want to continue to work in such an environment and if you win a case against them is it worth your time? Wish you all the luck in the world, and keep the faith that you will be okay, because good people also get rewarded.
Domking · 61-69, M
I can feel you, understand your frustration and disturbance.
Typical favouritism, gossiping and selective preference scenario.
You will have to decide - would you like to wallow in the mud with them, gossiping, spying and scheming behind other people's back? Or would you prefer to rely on hard work, integrity and accept being not-so-popular with them, not a member of the inner circle?
Let your heart and mind tell you.
GeniUs · 56-60, M
Yes you are being set up, problem is evidence of this is very difficult to come by it'll most likely be your word against hers, I assume there isn't another level you can go to but if there is the sooner you can talk to them the better -as long as that person isn't in the clique too. (When you read or hear stories about people getting revenge for these things they are generally fiction.) Do your best to collect anything that may help but don't be upset if it doesn't work out.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
You should do your homework before you take on a job.

If she's dating the HR manager there's basically nepotism going on. Nothing you can do about that. Even with evidence. The nepotism is cross departmental. You're talking your word against three others. Two in higher positions than you and again cross departmental.

They would have to remove three to your one person's. No company would do that.
Gusman · 61-69, M
As long as you take steps to cover yoursel, ie; times, dates, what was said the you will have a case against them if you are removed for no apparent reason.
Those sort of people get where they are, not through skill but kissing backsides and licking boots.
What they deserve is a forceful clip around the ears.
Keep your spirits up and try not to let them get you down.
WaafaS · 26-30, F
If she gossips alot they might fabercate a story to get you arrested. Or she might provoke you into attacking her and making a citizens arrest on you.
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@WaafaS Sad thing is I don’t put any of that past them, but I've been applying other places
WaafaS · 26-30, F
@SW-User Try to hold your cool. Picture this scenario if you don't. One of the girls you dont like tries to provoke you by saying something. You go to punch her. Little do you know she trains extensively in martial arts. She takes you down with ease and make a citizens arrest on you. She says " Ma'am im placing you under citizens arrest for assault" since she is not a law enforcement officer her reading you your Miranda rights mean nothing. But she might do this to only provoke you more. She says " you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law...etc. this is only angering you more, but with her martal arts you can't move from her grip. She eventually rolls you on your stomach and puts your hands behind your back to wait until police come and make a formal arrest.
WaafaS · 26-30, F
@SW-User just something to think about.
Lonelyandyb · 36-40, M
Record any evidence you can (within the law) it sounds like you work for a small business? So no HR?
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@Lonelyandyb she's dating the HR manager
Lonelyandyb · 36-40, M
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That’s dodgy AF
plungesponge · 41-45, M
Yep there's a lot of warning signs there. Any boss that does sneaky promotions has already stabbed you in the back
Zeusdelight · 61-69, M
I wouldn't sit off and keep my distance.

It is much easier to cut a person off when they are not socially involved.
Umile · 41-45, F
Cover your bases and your @$$.

Pictures. Documentation. Witnesses.

Solid evidence.
Document everything over the email
I’m sorry you’re going the that , definitely one of the reasons why I love being self employed

Best thing you can do is go with your own calm flow and leave em to it they will trip themselves up eventually and you will remain drama free from staying in your own lane 😘

Sense of humour is a must too x
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@ThreeLittleBirds self employment is definitely my main goal because I can't do this anymore
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@WaafaS why would they do that?
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