So I’ve got this situation at work, it’s bad enough I’m thinking of quitting. I forgot my lunch at home a couple of times, and my mom brought it over for me. Now everyone at the office keeps joking that I’m a total “mama’s boy”.
Yeah, I live with my mom, big deal. But now everyone’s teasing me about it, even my boss. Honestly, I’m about ready to look for a new job. What should I do?

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  • Batie SHERIF

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    Just joke along with them. Human nature hates it when what they think hurts you is actually not. You can even arrange with your mom to bring you food... a couple of times more. Trust me, when they do this and you distance yourself from your mom, you would wish that you hadn't done that. Just don't let it get to you. Yes your mom love you. It's not your fault their mother doesn't. So don't make it yours.
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  • Take it as a joke actually bake something and bring it for every one let them know its from mum and keep your job

  • Join in the fun. The smile my employees get when I see them eating and they say “my mom cooked” is awesome.

  • Its often too soon to quit,and you should be proud of being mamas boy than and then as soon as you start feeling proud of it ,they won't bother ... you any more but if you should quit for it, that will follow you forever! more

  • I agree with you and your mother making everyone that teases you a lunch. THen ask her to bring it to your job. At the bottom of each little bag put a... small note from your mother that says "now you're one of my boys too" more

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  • When u report it will bring about hatred although you are acting professional.
    Nonetheless u just have to control your anger , don't retaliate. try... best to socialize well with them even though they mock u as time passes by the jokes will fade
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  • I am a mother and I have two sons. Whenever I get a chance to smother them with my love and acts of kindness, I do. If my mother were alive, she... would do the same for any of her children. BE THANKFUL YOUR MOTHER IS STILL HERE TO BRING YOU YOUR LUNCH AND ANYTHING ELSE FOR THAT MATTER. FAMILY IS EVERYTHING. My sons will always be my babies. more

  • Be positive about it.....I am proud about her being my mum....as long as I am alive....she will always be my mum...and I will always be her boy.

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  • Do not QUIT- its a minor bump in the road of life- its an opportunity to deal with those that irk you and do it with kindness and humor: 🙏🙏👍🫶🧘‍♂️

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  • Don’t forget your lunch. And if you do, don’t have your mom bring. Forgetting your lunch and living at home and it equates to a lack of independence... which is no joking matter for a grown man. Take total charge of yourself and all your responsibilities. Not sure why you live with your mom but since you do, man up and care of her.  more

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  • I would smile and recognize that "misery loves company." You have a mom who is sweet enough to do this for you. Sadly, it sounds like you're working... with a group of jealous adolescents instead of mature adults. (Do any of them still have a mom around to who would love them enough to do this type of thing for them?) Don't allow their ignorance to cause you to feel like you need to leave. (Not unless you really want to.)
    In my opinion, your Mom is awesome and you should wear the knowledge of that blessing on your face every day!
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  • If your mom is willing, help her bake some cookies (enough for everyone) and bring them to you at work along with your lunch. I'll bet everyone... changes their tune very quickly and starts talking about how nice your mom is and admire you rather than kid you. You are lucky to have a job and a mom who loves you. Use it to your advantage. more

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  • Don't mind them or you get married

  • Thats work place harassment but if you want to be petty, give them some of their own medicine. "Im a mommas boy. Thats better than being a three... baby-daddy girl" and so on and so forth more

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  • I would not quit just yet. At least wait until you have another job lined up. It is rough that your coworkers and even your boss are joking about... something that is not even a big deal. You do not deserve to feel uncomfortable at work over something harmless.

    If you are already thinking about leaving, start applying quietly and get something else secured first. Once you have that new job locked in, that is the time to speak to upper staff or HR about how the teasing and unprofessional behavior affected you. That way you protect yourself, you still speak up, and you do not risk your income while doing it.

    You are not wrong for feeling the way you do. The environment sounds disrespectful. Just move smart and protect your next steps.
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  • Just go along with it and know that you're blessed to have a caring mom. If you go to HR and make waves they'll probably resent you, especially if... they feel like they're just kidding around with you. Learn to take a joke. Maybe they're teasing you because they actually like you and think you're a good guy that can take a joke. Life's hard and sometimes you need to let the small things go because it's not worth the headache. If you really can't stand it go to HR. Just know if you do you might not get teased anymore but you're going to make enemies.  more

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  • I am in agreement with Dr. Jean Simmons, make a complaint to HR. That way you will be covered.

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  • HR with the employer is a great start. They need to know it's uncomfortable for you. They probably wish their mom's would bring them lunch. Lots... of young people live at home, so you are blessed. more

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  • The fact that you have a job is the important thing right now. How many people that live with their parents and can work actually do? In this... environment it is harder than ever to try and afford a home let alone pay for the other needs that are associated with owning a home. Congratulations to you for actually working.  more

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  • If you enjoy your job and want to continue working there, your actions need to correct but not alienate your colleagues. Personally, I would draft a... message to HR requesting a meeting with them, you and your boss. Explain at the meeting that you understand no harm is intended, but nonetheless, you find the name calling demeaning and harassing. Request that your boss inform the staff that petty nicknames will not be tolerated. Keep a record of of all transgressions after that meeting. If it doesn’t stop, let HR know, start looking, and find a labor lawyer or ask for settlement package to tide you over while looking for some more reasonable place to work.- more

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  • Joke along with everybody and they will eventually realize how blessed you are with a a caring mom. Unless if they are criticizing you negatively or... insulting you more

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