Coworker’s Gossip Goes Public 😳

I’ve only been at my new job for three months, and it already feels like I’m starring in a workplace drama. My supervisor warned me to watch out for a colleague, Mark, who’s known for his passive-aggressive streak. Mark isn’t my boss, but he sure acts like it—always hovering and micromanaging me just because I’m the new guy. Today, things got awkward fast. I switched lunch breaks with another coworker, and when I got back, I saw a message from Mark in our department group chat. He meant to send it privately, but instead, everyone saw him accusing me of getting special treatment because I’m “friends” with the supervisor. For the record, we’re barely even acquaintances outside of work! Now I’m torn—should I report Mark’s behavior to HR or just keep my head down and hope things blow over? I’d love to hear how you’d handle this. Is it worth the stress, or should I start job hunting again? 😩 #workplaceconflict #officedrama #careeradvice #JobCareer