Worried i'll be fired even though I didn't do anything wrong, what do you think?

[missingu]

I'll try to keep this short  

I had an altercation at work  

I didn't start it, the other person did, unprovoked 

Screaming and swearing ,personal insults 

They got physical. I didn't. They are saying I did but I didn't. 

At one stage they had to be physically held back by another coworker while the manager stood there and did nothing. 

This person also screamed at management just before this in a separate incident and did nothing about this person's behaviour. 

I reported everything to my doctor. My doctor gave me time off for stress. 

I'm worried, even though I did nothing wrong, I am anxious about this. 

What do you guys think? 

[d0nnivain]

File a claim for workers' compensation & see if you can file a police report for assaults by the co-worker.  If you are the victim act to protect yourself.  If your work place has surveillance / security cameras have your lawyer get the footage.  If you are on good terms with any co-workers who saw the assault confirm their version of the events.  

[missingu]

There is footage. Of all of this. You can't clearly see what I'm doing but it doesn't look good. And I swear I didn't do anything, except scream back at her. 

[introverted1]

Is this at the same company where you've been having ongoing problems at for the last few years?  If so, it's possible this could be the final straw for them. Even if it isn't, you should be looking for a new job, as it's clear the present company is not a good fit for you.

[Eternal Sunshine]

I strongly suggest looking for another job. You seem miserable here and the toll it's all obviously taking on your mental health isn't worth it.

[Caauug]

On 4/22/2021 at 9:43 PM, missingu said:

I had an altercation at work 

This is not good. Unless you are really special in the eyes of the company and this is really rare... No company wants to deal with this. Avoid at all costs. 

The last thing anyone needs is something like this on their employment history. It doesn't matter if you are in the right, an altercation means you are wrong and you will be tared with the same brush as guilty. Your supervisor is not likely trained to deal with this. 

On 4/22/2021 at 10:03 PM, missingu said:

You can't clearly see what I'm doing but it doesn't look good. And I swear I didn't do anything, except scream back at her. 

"Doesn't look good"... it doesn't matter what you say or swear too, if it doesn't look good than it isn't good. You screamed back that means you were contributing to the altercation....

 

The best I have found: Get into the clear (not cornered) raise your hands up beside your head (like to surrender, this protects the side of your head), turn around and walk away.  if you are attacked from the back it's not hard to swing your arms around to break a fall or protect your face. Say nothing, as silence can not be held against you. "Do not feed the troll...."

IMO it's time to go.... Get out before you are forced out. Any one involved with an altercation is wrong. Life's not fair, get over it!!!

[BaileyB]

On 4/22/2021 at 10:38 AM, introverted1 said:

Is this at the same company where you've been having ongoing problems at for the last few years?  If so, it's possible this could be the final straw for them. Even if it isn't, you should be looking for a new job, as it's clear the present company is not a good fit for you.

Agree. Looking back, all your posts are related to workplace anxiety/conflict. I would respectfully suggest that you start looking for another job - because, it may be best for you, not because you are concerned that you will be fired. 

[Gagirl]

All it takes is for one person on the job not to like you and poof you’re gone.  I’d find another job and get out of there.  That co-worker is crazy!