Prejudice at work (Rantish)

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Need to share my thoughts here as I'm a bit confused. I joined a bigish company on a short term contract a few years ago and done well enough to get offered a full an extension and ultimatley a full time post. A vacany arose in the department that was effectively a promotion. I applied, passed the tests and several interviews and got the job. The new post was a bit of a step away from my normal server infrastructure role and has required quiet a bit of extra training etc. Effectivley I'm learning on the job. Thing is, its causing a lot of friction between me and the team I left behind and I've noticed that they will go to the guy that did the post before me and only reluctantly ask me things when they have no other option.
I suppose its unrealistic to hope that we can all just get on as we did before? I'm pretty good at my new role (not being bigheaded) and i dont think they like that. Is this common? Coping mechanisms?? I just want to be part of the team and do my job well, be recognized for what I can do. Its not a lot to expect is it?

Opinions welcomed. Thanks for listening
 
Bit said to be honest...

It's the fact you came in as short term, pretty much wooped they're arse, and now they don't like the fact they didn't get the job...

Sorry, it's called life? =/

It's not as if you've gone out of your way to purposely annoy them either?

What happened to the guy before you then? Has he gone up in the company or down?
 
I'm not sure how much swearing is tolerated in this forum, but frankly, fark anyone else who resents your personal success in your career. If anything they should be congratulatory :)
 
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This can happen, jealously will play a big factor, the 'new boy' usually get the cold shoulder, the only thing you can do is plod along and hope that people come round...
 
Bignomial said:
I'm not sure how much swearing is tolerated in this forum, but frankly, **** anyone else who resents your personal success in your career. If anything they should be congratulatory :)
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I would star the sweary out, you'll get banned ;)

Mr.FAQ is your friend.
 
Bignomial said:
I'm not sure how much swearing is tolerated in this forum, but frankly, **** anyone else who resents your personal success in your career. If anything they should be congratulatory :)
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Assuming you didn't **** someone over to get the promotion (not saying you did), then they are just are just plain jealous that you went up the ladder quicker than they did.
 
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hmmm...7 minutes after your swearing infracrion and the Mods still havent acted...must be having lunch or something..:)
 
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Bignomial said:
I'm not sure how much swearing is tolerated in this forum
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It depends entirely on how long you want to go on holiday for.

OP: I wouldn't let it get to me to be honest. If they are unwilling to come to you for help then it's their problem and they won't be doing themselves any favours by going to someone else
 
mglover070588 said:
Assuming you didn't screw someone over to get the promotion (not saying you did), then they are just are just plain jealous that you went up the ladder quicker than they did.
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No, not my style at all. Tests, interviews, got job. lol hope you dont get banned for the sweary mate :D
 
Spuds: thanks mate but its hard not to let it get to me. I've done what I can to fit in and be a good colleague but I guess some people really are just crap.
 
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