Dear Dr. Mimi: Low Morale

Dear Dr. Mimi:
I have a physical disability, and I constantly hear my co-workers discuss this behind my back. They tend to talk about how I do less work and how I am not responsible for as much as they are. This really hurts my morale and has me thinking of quitting. The truth is that I have met and exceeded all my goals. I want to talk to my co-workers, but I don’t want to cause a scene and make matters worse.
—Low Morale

Dear Low Morale:
It is clearly making you uncomfortable if you are thinking of quitting your job. If you overhear their comments, politely let them know that you have overheard them. Then, politely set the record straight about
meeting and exceeding your goals. If this continues, ask your supervisor to speak with your co-workers about their comments. If the problem does not stop or continues to escalate, talk with your HR department. These kinds of comments are inappropriate, and there should be policies forbidding them.
—Dr. Mimi

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