Co-worker messing with my head.

[Eagle12]

My co-worker was messing with my head tonight and I let her get to me. Every once in awhile someone finds out that it scares me if I think I'm going to get left at work. I try to hide the fact that it does cause me great anxiety. The lady that I relieved tonight told me that I could get left on shift in the morning after being on shift eight hours through the night. I called my supervisor and woke her up to ask who was relieving me in the morning. Someone is scheduled to come in. I feel like I made an ass of myself because I let her get in my head. I wish I didn't have to deal with this fear of being left at work. It would be so much easier to ignore her attempts to get me worked up of I didn't have such a fear to fight. I have only been left on shift for 16 hours twice but not at this company. I had been up for 8 hours through the night and had to stay for another 8 hours. It was so hard to stay wake and left a very lasting impression on me. Any advice?

[BlueSky125]

It makes sense that you would be worried about having to work 16 hours. Does your currently employer have a policy regarding this type of situation. If someone doesn’t show up for there shift. Seems that it shouldn’t be your responsibility to cover for someone else.

[Operalady]

Hi yes be totally honest with those who tease you! Tell them please this is no joke and you need it to stop! You tell them the truth this is one area you do not want people to play with you period! If it continues, you will have no recourse but talk to your supervisor! It’s a serious matter for you and they need to know that. Good luck be firm!

[Dolphin14]

Tell your coworker you take instruction only from your boss. Ask her not to get involved in your schedule.