I work at a cosmetics store. One day, I saw a one-star review from a customer. She wasn’t happy with my service. The next day, I overheard my coworkers gossiping with worried expressions. They said the boss wanted to see me—furious. I froze when I walked in and saw my… coworker sitting in the boss’s office. It turned out he had left the bad comment to insult me because he didn’t like me as the new worker. My boss found out the truth. He fired him on the spot and apologized for the misunderstanding.
I was relieved but shaken—imagine the nerve! My boss assured me this wouldn’t affect my record and even praised my work ethic. Still, I’m left wondering why he targeted me. Was it jealousy or just pettiness? My coworkers have been supportive, but I feel uneasy now, always second-guessing their intentions. Should I address this with the team to clear the air, or let it fade? I’m also considering reporting it higher up for documentation. Has anyone dealt with a jealous coworker like this? How did you rebuild trust? I want to move forward without this lingering over me.
