Gym at Work=Awkward situations

SLLRunner

Packerjohn wrote: »

rybo wrote: »

I can't believe all the "go to another gym" suggestions. The moment talking of any kind got a bit too long (especially work related) politely tell them you need to focus on lifting and any work discussion can be done back in the office.

There are a lot of tools out there in the workplace that might hold it against someone if they weren't willing to engage in a work related conversation.

Depends on the individual work climate, but free doesn't necessarily mean good.

I would not want to work in an environment like that. There have been many times I've told the boss I was at lunch but would be happy to get back to him afterward. I have been working with this guy for 12 years.

SLLRunner

SuzySunshine99 wrote: »

Thanks everyone. I'm going to stick it out a bit longer and try to be more assertive.

I didn't even bring up the shower/changing room situation..."Hey Katie from Marketing, do you mind if we discuss your sponsorship presentation another time...like when I'm not naked?" But, that's for another thread

I feel for you! LOL.

canadianlbs

i don't think it's confrontational to talk to hr about it. it doesn't have to be made about this one specific person. just globally, it's a new 'boundaries' scenario that their current policies probably haven't covered and that they probably haven't thought about yet. so nothing wrong with bringing it to their attention. your boss (hopefully) wouldn't follow brad or travis into a bathroom stall and ask how the project's coming along . . . he might not have realised that a gym is physical enough to pretty much be a candidate for the same rule: leave everybody alone.

i've always been curious about this, as i don't think i'd want to lift around colleagues of mine anyway. it's none of their business how good or bad my form is or how heavy i bench i'd rather they just didn't know.

CipherZero

"I am working out, not working."

Yes, I'm blunt.

subakwa

Do you have an employee council or consultative group? This sounds like a perfect topic for them to consult on getting some guidelines in place to ensure the best use and accessibility of the gym for all. After all, the business spent money on it expecting some return in morale, employee well-being etc. If it just turns into a workplace extension their cash will have been wasted. The ECG can raise this without it being a personal
Issue.

kandeye

I'd probably just say " I'll get back to you after my workout. You'll be in your office?" Or something along those lines. It's better to speak up and make it obvious you don't want to talk.