I started a new job recently and the trainer that is supposed to train me is making me feel uncomfortable by being “judgmental” (?) and being in my personal space.
Within the 8 hours of teaching me, he would touch me (not inappropriately but I just don’t like being touch especially if I just met the person). He would pull my chair closer to him (like physically dragged the chair and said come closer in a demanding way), bringing his face really up close to mine MULTIPLE times and even grabbing my phone and start taking pictures with it. I just feel like my personal space was invaded and I felt extremely uncomfortable.
He also seem to be very offended when I said I don’t usually make work friends as I am only working part time and don’t seem the need to be friends outside of work as I’m uncomfortable with it. After I said that he just continue to judge me being “close minded” and a lot of other negative stuff. It wasn’t personal at all and no one else except him have an issue with the fact that I don’t make friends at work (I am work-friendly but don’t bring the friendship outside of work, if that make sense).
I told him multiple times I felt uncomfortable but he just continues to do what he did. Even when I express it through facial expression and words, he doesn’t stop during those eight hours. I could list more but it’s getting too long. I’m dreading to go back to work tomorrow. Should I talk to my manager in switching trainer? Im just worried it might cause problems.