looking for a new job....again. What would you do?

[mzteris]

1. Have you spoken to HR?

This is abuse, plain and simple.

I'd document everything. Every word written down with times, dates, and witnesses. Keep a very good log. Make copies to show to HR - do NOT give away your original.

If they don't do "something" and/or it doesn't get better then, you "quit" and claim "constructive discharge" - meaning the conditions were SO BAD you were FORCED to quit. You can get unemployment for a constructive discharge. Then go to the EEOC & file a claim of harassment. Use your documentation to back up your claim. And - at your age - you've got the ADEA on your side, too. (Age Discrimination in Employment Act) - especially if everyone else in the department is under 40.

Of course, the mere mention of this to HR - if they don't resolve the issue - will strongly encourage them to "make your working conditions improve". Be prepared to tell HR exactly what it is you WANT in order for the issue to be "resolved". Is it a transfer to a different department? Is it not being required to work 12 hour night shifts? Is it not working for "that" supervisor but maybe someone else in the department? They will want to know what it is you WANT in addition to EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. Again, a detailed log is invaluable in this situation.

Good luck.