How do you guys deal with this?
I have been a PU for some time now. However i have recently come across JU's who undermine a PU's authority (mines) i.e. i make a decision, they talk back and disagree even if i am making that decision based on the SEP manual/ CP's decision. When asking "have you done the paperwork" the reply is "oh you know i don't like to do the paperwork" (this is when the JU got to the crew room before me). I ask "can you do a gash please" the reply is "we just done one" (although it's noticeable the cabin is very messy).
Also i have been threatened i will be reported and demoted (coming from a JU) because i asked the JU's to do something and they didn't agree because "you don't do it, why should I?"
This is getting to me and it's ever so frustrating. I keep thinking i'll be "invited" to the HQ for tea but bring my own biscuits; although my safety record is spotless and i even saved someone's life inflight (not bragging but happy i was there to help), i turn around the a/c in record time and i do my best to provide the best customer service, i feel threatened and some days don't enjoy my job which makes everything seem and feel pure pain.
My problem is some JU's i am rostered to fly with every now and then. They bring a whole new meaning to the word "bully" and this is really bad coming from me as i am a very strong opinionated woman who goes by "the book", does "by the book"; i am not a pushover.
So i was wondering what are your opinions on this and how would you deal with it?
KFTD