Really? REALLY?!

sassyjae21

I am floored. So I was walking down the hallway back to my desk at work.

A (big) dude/coworker who is always semi harassing me saw me passing by and decided he would open his mouth about my weight loss.

I thought to myself "here we go".

Him: You're about to blow away girl

Me: No, I'm ok.

Him: You sure you alright? You look like one of those starving kids in Africa. Why are you losing weight? You're gonna end up looking like that girl in the wellness department that looks like an anorexic crack head. Black women should always maintain their curves. Are you sick? You're looking like a waif.

I just walked off because I'm at work. Had I reacted the way I wanted, his head would have been flying down the stairs. I always read these stories about people who have comments said to them about their weight loss, and I have had a few, but nothing as extreme. I always thought maybe people really weren't THAT stupid. Wrong again. Jae: 0, Humanity: 435879834380293

For the record, I am 5'4 and 125lbs. I started off at 138. So my weight loss has not been drastic. I never really was big. I am still plenty healthy and I look fine (I thought). What the hell is wrong with people? It makes me feel like I need to put on some weight even though I KNOW i'm at a healthy weight. /end rant.

katilynnegray

Wow. People suck! I know its easier said than done but try not to let him get to you. You're doing great and as long as you're healthy and feeling good keep at it. You've worked way too hard to let some jerk ruin it for you.

cuinboston2014

What a dbag! He sounds like a real piece of work. If your profile pic is current you look absolutely amazing! 10 pounds can make a difference but you aren't at a sickly weight.

I'd spend way too much time plotting ways to get back at him if I worked there lol

cebreisch

Yeah, when I was really "on my game", someone two co-workers were asking me about my weight loss. They asked how much more I wanted to lose, and when I told them, they gave me this weird look and said, "There won't be anything left!" I said, "That's the point!!"

Ugh.

amperry328

I think that people make comments because they are jealous and wish they looked that good too

But really, he sounds like an idiot and he clearly doesn't know what he's talking about. I've had my own parents tell me that I must be trying to be anorexic if I'm trying to lose weight. Really people? Ever heard of trying to be healthier??

ritan7471

I might have made a trip over to HR if I were you, right after telling him that my weight is none of his business.

But discretion is the better part of valor!

Good for you for keeping your temper, I'm not sure I would have been able to.
:flowerforyou:

Hornsby

what an idiot. You don't need to hear it from me, but you look amazing, okie!

Lizzy622

Report the idiot to your line manager. This is harrassment and it's not acceptable :flowerforyou:

ditto - The comments were totally inappropriate for the work place.

superdeformedchibi

I agree that it sounds like harassment. What he said was inappropriate in so many ways, I don't blame you for being upset. Don't take his opinion to heart, though, you look stunning and if you feel good that's all that matters.

sassyjae21

Thanks everyone! I am still in shock that someone could fix their mouth to say something so stupid. It is my opinion that you should never comment on someone's weight unless you are complimenting them, or they ASK for your opinion.

I don't need compliments but I also don't need insults. I don't know him like that! And even if I did, his comments were completely out of line. He started to keep going, but someone got off the elevator in the hallway where we were, so he at least had the small amount of decency to not insult me in front of someone else.

*kitten*.

mnsmov15

What he said is totally inappropriate. - even for not being the workplace.
You are at perfect weight now. Look and feel good, so that's where you should be! Also glad you did not act on impulse - those negative ppl are not worth it. Don't think twice... ignore...


I was always an overweight kid and in my late 20s, got down from 165 to 128. Even the ones who had known me for a long time said I looked pathetic and I was too thin. Instead of appreciating my awareness and efforts. I learnt not to comment or get pissed off over time... That used to throw me off on a rant and disappointment before..

randomtai

Wow... :noway:

I probably would have lost my job that day. :laugh:

sassyjae21

What he said is totally inappropriate. - even for not being the workplace.
You are at perfect weight now. Look and feel good, so that's where you should be! Also glad you did not act on impulse - those negative ppl are not worth it. Don't think twice... ignore...


I was always an overweight kid and in my late 20s, got down from 165 to 128. Even the ones who had known me for a long time said I looked pathetic and I was too thin. Instead of appreciating my awareness and efforts. I learnt not to comment or get pissed off over time... That used to throw me off on a rant and disappointment before..

That's horrible! People suck.

sassyjae21

Wow... :noway:

I probably would have lost my job that day. :laugh:

Lol...I was close. I was about to get rachet on him :laugh:

But I was like naw...electric bill is due in a couple of days lol

knra_grl

So sorry you have to work with an idiot. But if you want his comments to stop the first step is to confront him and tactfully tell him that it is none of his business and you want him to refrain from making any further comments. Once he has been confronted and told to stop, if he continues you can go to HR and file a complaint. Document his comments and your responses because if you file a complaint you will likely be required to write a report. Harrassment is any unwelcome comment or gesture but some people are idiots and don't know any better and need to be told to stop. Every workplace has a harrassment policy so check yours and quote it if you need to.

Sorry I am a manager and they cram this stuff down our throats several times a year. But honestly the first step to stop it is yours to take. :flowerforyou:

AbsolutelyAnnie

So sorry you have to work with an idiot. But if you want his comments to stop the first step is to confront him and tactfully tell him that it is none of his business and you want him to refrain from making any further comments. Once he has been confronted and told to stop, if he continues you can go to HR and file a complaint. Document his comments and your responses because if you file a complaint you will likely be required to write a report. Harrassment is any unwelcome comment or gesture but some people are idiots and don't know any better and need to be told to stop. Every workplace has a harrassment policy so check yours and quote it if you need to.

Sorry I am a manager and they cram this stuff down our throats several times a year. But honestly the first step to stop it is yours to take. :flowerforyou:

This. Absolutely this. It is harassment and he needs to be called out. If you don't feel safe telling hime first, you should go straight to HR and ask for their input on what to do. That gets the issue on their radar. I VERY much appreciate what my girl knra_grl says above ^^, but I think she would agree that the onus is not on you to get him to stop. It is on the employer to ensure a safe harassment free workplace. You said in your OP that he has a history of harassing you. It needs to stop. Even if he was being complimentary, he should not be commenting on your body. Period.

You look great, btw.

janicelo1971

call me!! I will come down and open a can of whipass on him!!:drinker:

koosorlose

YOU are the owner of YOUR body. Other people who try to police how you treat your temple are either jealous, impractical, or flat out stupid. You are beautiful and you alone make the calls on how you feel about how you look, and if you're happy, then everyone else who isn't can SUCK IT.

sassyjae21

So sorry you have to work with an idiot. But if you want his comments to stop the first step is to confront him and tactfully tell him that it is none of his business and you want him to refrain from making any further comments. Once he has been confronted and told to stop, if he continues you can go to HR and file a complaint. Document his comments and your responses because if you file a complaint you will likely be required to write a report. Harrassment is any unwelcome comment or gesture but some people are idiots and don't know any better and need to be told to stop. Every workplace has a harrassment policy so check yours and quote it if you need to.

Sorry I am a manager and they cram this stuff down our throats several times a year. But honestly the first step to stop it is yours to take. :flowerforyou:

This. Absolutely this. It is harassment and he needs to be called out. If you don't feel safe telling hime first, you should go straight to HR and ask for their input on what to do. That gets the issue on their radar. I VERY much appreciate what my girl knra_grl says above ^^, but I think she would agree that the onus is not on you to get him to stop. It is on the employer to ensure a safe harassment free workplace. You said in your OP that he has a history of harassing you. It needs to stop. Even if he was being complimentary, he should not be commenting on your body. Period.

You look great, btw.

Thank you to both of you ladies!

And seriously, Janice! We can open up the can together lol.

SarahBethS

Is he socially awkward? It kind if sounds like he was *trying* to compliment you, but he completely screwed it up.