[NV] new autistic employee claiming I make her feel unsafe
Besides the manager I am the most senior employee in our small dept (4 people total) have the most professional knowledge and experience so the manager has told the 2 lower level employees that I am incharge whenever she is not around and to refer to me for specific job related tasks/issues because I simply know the right way to do everything.
The newest employee is autistic and has no previous related experience. For whatever reason she has decided she does not like me as a person (she told me so in a group meeting) and now every time I give her simple direction she takes it extremely personally and like I am attacking her.
Never in my 12 years of working in this field have I ever had issues with a coworker like this or experienced hostility to this level. Even if ive worked with people I dont like ive still been able to communicate effectively with them and get out work done. This is different, like she has focused in on me and made me the villain in her story. Every interaction we have she calls a meeting with our manager and paints me out to be this horribly rude mean person but leaves out a lot of context and facts for what actually happened because they dont fit her narrative.
Its gotten to the point where I no longer give her any direction/talk to her AT ALL because every time I do we end up in the managers office. The manager knows what is going on and thinks she is being ridiculous but it got serious on friday when manager let me know that coworker claimed I make her feel unsafe. Which is laughable honestly. I cant control how someone feels about me so what do I do from here to protect my ass and be proactive?
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Forty percent of job seekers are now using artificial intelligence to boost their chances of landing a job, according to a recent report by Jobseeker. As AI-generated cover letters become more common, candidates need to ensure that the technology doesn’t hurt their chances of getting hired.
Andreas Voniatis, an SEO expert turned data scientist and CEO of Artios, offered advice on how to balance AI use with a personal touch.
Lack of Personality
Voniatis explains that AI-written applications often feel impersonal. They tend to stick to stiff, formal language when describing work history, creating a “manufactured feel” that recruiters easily spot, especially after reading thousands of genuine applications.
He adds, “AI tends to lean on formal vocabulary that sounds like a college essay or business manual.” Words such as additionally, crucial, underscores, endeavor, leveraged, synergy, facilitate, or driven by a passion for innovation can raise red flags for recruiters.
Missing Personal Success Stories
Humans excel at sharing unique personal stories — something AI can’t replicate. Voniatis warns that vague achievements without detailed examples make it clear that the applicant may have relied heavily on AI assistance.
Formatting Issues
Small but noticeable formatting problems can reveal AI-generated documents. “Watch for odd spacing, unusual alignment, or random font changes that wouldn’t be found in carefully prepared human resumes,” Voniatis says.
Too Perfect Without Human Flaws
Employers notice flawless, fluid sentences without variation. “Human writing naturally varies sentence length and sometimes includes clunky sentences. AI-produced text often lacks this natural irregularity, making it too perfect,” he notes.
While Voniatis doesn’t think job seekers should be penalized for using AI, he believes hiring managers must ensure applications genuinely represent the candidate. He recommends asking detailed follow-up questions during interviews to confirm the applicant truly understands and has experienced what they claim on their resume.