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  1. OP had to deal with a new and unpleasant coworker , Ted
  2. OP introduced himself as "John", but Ted repeatedly referred to OP as "Jack" instead of "John"
  3. Despite repeated reminders from both supervisors and OP, Ted persistently referred to the OP as "Jack", so OP decided to ignore him
  4. OP ignored new coworker's request
  5. OP ignored seven calls and numerous emails from Ted
  6. OP faced a confrontation with Ted and subsequently explained the situation to their supervisor
  7. Ted was fired
  8. OP wonders if he was wrong for ignoring Ted and contributing to his termination
  9. Here's the comments of Reddit users:

Co-Worker Loses Job For Not Using Redditor's Real Name Despite Reminders

On the r/AmItheA**hole subreddit, one Reddit user with the username u/notmydamnname recently shared a story involving his new co-worker, Ted. When the supervisor introduced OP to Ted as "John," Ted consistently called him "Jack" instead. Despite reminders from both the OP and their supervisor, Ted continued using the wrong name, leading to a series of escalating conflicts.
In response, the OP chose to ignore Ted and didn't answer his calls or his threatening emails. The Redditor later explained the situation to their boss, who ultimately decided to terminate Ted due to his behavior and explicit threats.
However, the drama continued as colleagues labeled the OP a "jerk" for Ted's firing. the Redditor is grappling with uncertainty about whether their actions were justified or not. Scroll down to delve into the full story!
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The OP asks:

Source: notmydamnname

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OP had to deal with a new and unpleasant coworker , Ted

OP had to deal with a new and unpleasant coworker Source: notmydamnname
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OP introduced himself as "John", but Ted repeatedly referred to OP as "Jack" instead of "John"

new worker repeatedly referred to OP as "Jack" instead of "John" Source: notmydamnname
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Despite repeated reminders from both supervisors and OP, Ted persistently referred to the OP as "Jack", so OP decided to ignore him

OP decided to ignore him Source: notmydamnname
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OP ignored new coworker's request

OP ignored new coworker's request Source: notmydamnname
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OP ignored seven calls and numerous emails from Ted

OP ignored seven calls and numerous emails from Ted Source: notmydamnname
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OP faced a confrontation with Ted and subsequently explained the situation to their supervisor

OP faced a confrontation with Ted and subsequently explained the situation to their supervisor Source: notmydamnname
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Ted was fired

Ted was fired Source: notmydamnname
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OP wonders if he was wrong for ignoring Ted and contributing to his termination

OP wonders if he was wrong for ignoring Ted and contributing to his termination Source: notmydamnname
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Here's the comments of Reddit users:

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Have you ever faced a challenging co-worker like Ted? What would you have done in a situation where your colleague consistently refused to use your real name? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below – we'd love to hear your take on navigating workplace dynamics and standing up for yourself!

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