Anita,

Thank you so much for post! It was a good analogy with a clear message. A friend of mine that I had spoken with also suggested being direct with the coworkers and even talking to my boss for support, too.

I spoke with my boss about the situation first, and he told me that there had already been complaints from others about the coworkers. That’s why they hired me! They wanted someone different. He told me not to worry and offered his support in case it was needed.

Reading your post and talking to my friend gives me confidence. I feel empowered to stand up for myself this time! Thank you 🙂