How do I deal with this bully?

Either a) keep ignoring him until he moves on to a new target, or b) report him to someone who’ll actually do something about it.

Do you have a music playing thingie with earbuds you can wear while working? I’d ingore him until he runs out of fresh material. He’ll probably start trying harder to be offensive to you to get a rise out of you but it will draw more attention to him for being an ahhhole and someone else will end up complaining to his boss that he’s a public nuisance.

I dont usually listen to music player because I am deaf in one ear and I dont like having anything in my ear other than when i am working at a call centre.

I am just going to bring in the ear plugs. I dont think I can last much longer in this job anyways, with the freezing weather and all. Thanks

Keep going up the chain of command at the company until he stops. Talk to your supervisor and ask him or her to speak with the other company.

This is not high school and you should not put up with it.

The ear plugs are a good idea too. You might take a photo of him with your cell phone. Or record him saying abusive things.

I’d probably say good morning to him and the second he starts his bullshit,I would ignore him.That is my nice advice :)
I am sure a better job will come along for you .Good luck :)

As hard as it can be, remember it is not ‘personal.’

Meaning he would, no, WILL, act that way with anyone, it is not about YOU.

It’s about his level of consciousness which is hovering right around the floorboards.

It’s not your fault you are dealing with someone who has barely sprouted gills in his ascent out of the mud puddle.

Hang in there!

Kick him in the bollocks.

Worked for me the last time I was bullied.

KICK HIS ASS SEABASS!

Or bring a looks real as life water pistol.

Or find a different corner (sounds like it might be his turf).

Believe it or not, this may be his weak attempt at being friendly. In some cultures when people get to know each other they rag on each other (like you’re describing) in a friendly way. We do it in our own little group: the ‘construction’ guys are “size three hats and size thirty necks” and the ‘commissioning’ guys are “coffee-drinking-and-spilling button-pushers”. But we do respect each others’ jobs and specialties, we just can’t let on that we do.

See what happens if you just tell him next Monday—no supervisors involved—that what he’s saying is hurtful to you, and not the way you like to make friends. If you offer him a doughnut when you tell him, he might get the message that you really are a friendly person and not a humorless wretch.

It’s worth a try, anyway. I subscribe to Lincoln’s strategy: “Do I not destroy my enemy when I make him my friend?”

are you serious?? You respond to any of this? just don’t. it’s minor, a bug on the wall-

I have two suggestions.
Either totally ignore him, litterally act as though he’s not there, and you don’t here him, dont pick up the pace or look offended- just simply stroll on by like he’s air .He’ll probably then try and speak to you directly- asking why you’re not talking to him etc. etc. and just continue to ignore him.

Orrrrrr,

Let him say his rap- or what not, and no matter how witty/harsh/ etc. it is
look him dead in the eye and say: really?.......that’s the best you can do?
Chuckle, shake your head slightly, and walk away.

Regardless, don’t let it get to you. Let him talk. people are just people.

You should try rapping!! Its hilarious, and not easy at all. I doubt he is any good if he sticks to easy to find offensive patterns. Please don’t take it personally, as you mentioned it is a mindless job.

In defense to your concern, he might have a troubled mind and become dangerous as you explore his rationale.

I find your interaction fascinating, and if you think about it you could have a laugh while you contemplate the situation.

Take it easy!!

Like everyone else is saying, just ignore him. The sooner he finds out his raps aren’t all that great, the better. Heck. He may actually become a cool guy if he can talk with you instead of rapping 24/7 lol Some bullies turn out to be pretty cool people. Take it from me, because I was bullied for a while myself, but now they are on good terms with me. Not exactly friends, but they are tolerable now.

Cyanotic Wasp probably has the best advice here, bullying is horrible and a really difficult thing to handle, but that seems like a mature workable answer. Good Luck, please don’t let this person get the better of you.

I want to thank everyone each one of you for your response. I am so grateful that there are so many kind people on fluther who are willing to offer their helps.

Why dont you just give him a bloody good hiding like he deserves? He sounds like a real immature little prick and a broken nose would ensure no more nasty comments. I know violence isnt always the answer but sometimes people like that need to be taught a lesson! if he said that to me he wouldnt have come to work the next day I assure you. Sounds like ur job isn’t even worth the aggro anyway.
Walshy