Sarah works with a great group of guys who have become like brothers to her. They have a professional yet fun relationship. They occasionally joke, tease, and play small practical jokes, but is has been a respectful environment. Recently, Aaron was hired and things have changed. Aaron is young and talented and having lots of fun at work. He enjoys the joking and pranks but doesn't seem to know when he's crossed the line. His jokes now include crude and vulgar references that have become outright offensive. They are sexually explicit and particularly degrading and disrespectful to women.
As times, the other guys seem to think he's hilarious, and at times they groan at how disgusting he is. When Sarah tries to let Aaron know how she feels about his comments, he responds with, "Oh, sorry, I keep forgetting there's a chick working here," or, "it was only a joke!" Sarah is starting to feel uncomfortable at work and tries to avoid Aaron. She loves her job and her "brothers" who work there, but she's wondering if she should start looking for a new job. What should Sara do?
I think that Sara should probably talk to Aaron once more and if that conversation does not work I think that she should talk to the main boss about Aaron's behavior. If the boss really cares about the working environment he would tell Aaron that he needs to respect the workplace a little more so everyone can maintain good relationships and everyone can maintain a good work ethic. So I think that the boss would be a good solution for Aaron.
ReplyDeleteSince Sara and the brothers have been there longer I think that the brothers should start getting on Aaron about it. If he doesn't stop they should all go to their boss and let him know the situation. Then Aaron should be warned by the boss and if he does it again then hie should be fired. If everyone was happy before Aaron got there why should they let one person ruin it.
ReplyDeleteIf I was Sarah I would punch him and call him mumbling moron and try to get him fired and alot of other bad things that would make his life suck.
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