Hi everyone, I would just like to seek some advice before I throw in that letter. I had joined a workplace and my probation is coming up soon. I do not wish to fail the probation as I have 2 short stints this year (I had a severe cut and the job i accepted thereafter was of better incentives) and it is kind of the last social work job before I decide it is no longer for me..i had worked in basic therapy/counseling for about 6 years. I have parental care commitments so I would really just at least try for a few more months.if it means social work isn't for me, i will be out by next year. I also would really like to try this job out longer to reduce the gap in history.
The moment I joined that company, i felt like the long-time social worker has been talking bad about me and as an introvert, it bothers me that people comment I am very quiet especially when they were the ones who are rude to me. My appraisals were always good at my last workplace despite me being quiet. Nonetheless, my new colleagues excluded/ostracized, didn't properly orientate me, no proper guidance and when I asked for work, nobody gave me work to do. I was alone most of the time and nobody bothered to talk to me despite me smiling and waving hi, to an awkward/absent expression. My boss is not a social worker nor is she interested in managing me so I am stuck with this colleague most of the time and my boss will be basing my probation on this colleague's feedback.
So anyway, this colleague had much lesser experience as me yet everyone in office kept telling me how experienced and professional she is. Everyone was singing praises of how she is and how I should learn from her; which I really do not mind but I have a strong feeling I'll be failing probation or if not (a few experienced workers have been failed as I was told) continued to be bullied or talked down/ostracized by her. She also purposely speaks to another colleague/s in a language I don't understand during our workplace meetings, not just casual conversations. She clearly knew I don't understand the language and continued despite me being firm in telling her not to speak in that language..hows that for cultural sensitivity?
So anyway, I happened to see her public posts on social media ranting about the Clients and family members, complaining very badly about the workplace professionals (therapist etc) who had always sung praises about her. I do feel it is unprofessional of her to talk bad about the Clients, calling them names in her social media.
I have 2 questions to ask you guys.
1)Should I continue this job if my probation is extended?there's a high chance I will fail it as feedback is not good. As i shared, she has been saying I am a mute and not fitting in well. But fact is, i have smiled and I was always known to be a polite courteous person. I was too soft for my own good and too gentle..even then, its not nice to fail just because of blatent ostracism?
2)should I report her for her unprofessionalism or just ignore it
Sorry for my long post. I am a little upset due to my changes and i do not wish to affect my c v with too many gaps. I made the mistake of hopping as I had a big decline in incentives with 2 of my previous roles and this current role was much closer to the one I was drawing before. Thank you sincerely!