Assaulted by coworker

KittyChai

In December a co worker put her hand to my neck and pinned me up against a wall! I text coworker that night sayin I was v upset by her putting her hand to my neck and we had previously got on well and wanted to go back to this. She called me v apologetic sayin it was cartoony and comic like. But then said she was v pissed off with me at the time and wanted to kill me for a point I had raised at an earlier team meeting.
My manager had a bereavement and wasn't back till after Xmas. I was unsure what to do and ddnt want this person to loose her job and I ddnt want to be seen as difficult.
However now co worker is being v passive aggressive and bitchy towards me and I'm desperately unhappy and crying here at work.
I also ddnt say anything to manager as there is a promotion coming up and if I'm seen as difficult will I not be viewed as eligible!
Was thinking of telling manager that I want to confide in her but want no action taken? But would she be obliged to follow through on this?

L.Jenkins

I can't say what will happen, but under no circumstances would I accept violence of any form at work. You are entitled to a place of work free from bullying, where you have the right to respect and dignity at work.

I would report this to your manager. You need to set aside your feelings for your co-worker and if you let this slide, your co-worker may see their actions as acceptable behaviour.

If I were a manager, I would take very little time to consider dismissing this person.

KittyChai

Thanks had enough, fed up o feeling ill and headaches due to stress so spoke in confidence with manager this eve who was v reassuring and extremely supportive! Feel like a weight has been lifted. Will work with manager as how to move forward! Much happier this eve!

KittyChai

Spoke with EAP earlier on today who were a great support also! Great to has that service!