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So I was at work today, and I went to the office to grab a pen. My manager was like "What do you need andrew, a band-aid? Cutting yourself again as usual?"

I felt like punching her. Should I report this to corporate?

If these things happened more than once, yes. I would report her/him.

Come up with some witty retort. One of those that will leave her stuck for an answer. Huh? Incredibly witty.

If I were a witty person I would help you there.

Cut me... some slack!

886: I'm honestly not sure what to make of that comment....inappropriate though! I don't think that's cute or funny AT ALL. I would not honor her stupidness with a 'witty retort' back, which may encourage manager to make her think this comment is acceptable - it's NOT.

I take this sort of thing seriously, and I've hurt by one with a mindset like your manager. I'll share: I worked in a lab and my supervisor would not allow me to perform a certain laboratory function, which needed to be done and I offered to take on this responsibility, because (direct quote), "You will become catatonic." In reference to my enhanced senses, autism. I said nothing.

Later, this woman became, in all respects, an out-of-control witch with me as her target. So I think it's vital this kind of behavior be amended NOW, not later. Address this RIGHT AWAY with her supervisor and document what happened, with specifics.

Good luck. I stayed strong and never resorted to my supervisor's stupid pettiness, which is why I prevailed. Your situation sounds potentially....scary. I am sorry she felt justified in saying this to you. You do not deserve this, and certainly not in the workplace. Unprofessional.

Oh give me a break, she's joking with him. Possibly even flirting. This kind of teasing happens all the time.

I love to have fun at work! Don't get me wrong; I've got a sense of humor and am very easy to work with. My priority is quality work and learning. What I am tryint to say is that this manager's comment is inappropriate because the nature is HURTFUL and reckless. Since 886 is 'concerned' I think this should be addressed and not dismissed. I've learned this the hard, painful way. Discrimination at work is wrong in any context. Making 'jokes' about a worker's ethnicity, religious persuasion, disability, condition, etc is NOT funny and potentially dangerous.

I have been treated for severe PTSD from my supervisor after her ongoing progressive onslaught and I am, and was then too, a very tough person who's been through a lot. Taking this at work though is WRONG. I work hard, earned by degrees, and I don't need sabotage by stupid people.

I stand firmly on this matter.

Tell her you wouldn't cut yourself so often if she'd stop sharpening the paper.

"Just give me the ....... pen now you.....or I'll report your... to the manager." No, I'm kidding report her if it happens more than once or give her a warning before you think about doing it.

don't ever punch anyone at work; I don't know of many companies that won't fire you on the spot for that. Honest.

Smile, and ignore it. Revenge is living well....

I am unsure of meaning here. Did this manager just make a joke about paper cuts? Then that's ok.

If, however, she was making a reference to 'being a cutter,' as in self-harm, then the meaning changes entirely. I did not mean to be harsh IF she's just joking about the occasional paper cut! And, I'm not suggesting or infering that 886 is a 'cutter,' but I do not know what your manager meant or her intent.

Yes, ask if in doubt....I'm not sure about what her motive/intent.

No, it was referred to self-harm.

I don't know. I have used plenty of bandaids in the past (mostly to hide the cuts) and I've never directly told her that I cut, so I don't know.

In light of manager's reference, report to corporte ASAP.





Completely separate: Post countdown 886! Congrats.

You have good reason to break her nose!

But I'm assuming you want to keep your employment. Even Aspies have an undying love for money.

So YES, report it! And then report back to US with the jury's word.

- D