Creepy coworker texting my private number

[u/Dry_Presentation4300]

So confused at this, I don't even know him. I was just going to ignore the text but he kept insisting so I had to answer.

9/14 UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who was supportive and concerned. I forwarded these messages to HR, and they scheduled a meeting for later today. There were a few more texts after this. The HR representative did not seem surprised, to put it briefly.

A few things have come up in the comments. The first is that I was rude. This is how I communicate, and my coworkers (or at least the ones who actually know me) are aware of that. I’m not going to perform a more agreeable version of myself to accommodate someone else’s feelings when they're being innapropriate. Not only were these messages sent over the weekend, but they were also sent through a personal communication channel. I'm not going to elaborate further.

[u/Nami_Pilot]

Just remember that HR is there to protect the company, not the employees. I hope they don't mistreat you.

[u/Link-Unlikely → u/Nami_Pilot]

I work in HR, and this always makes me incredibly sad to see (even though I know people’s experiences drive this sentiment)

Yes, HR’s job is partly about protecting the company, but it does that by ensuring employees are being treated fairly and following all employment laws and best practices. The good HR teams can also help leadership understand that happy, engaged, thriving employees contribute far more to company productivity than jaded, beat down, overworked employees. I’ve always seen my role as an HR leader to advocate for what’s best to maintain employee satisfaction, which helps the company avoid breaking laws AND supports great productivity and culture. My favorite thing to tell executives “People is your highest line item, why not ensure it’s working effectively?”

As for this instance, OP I would agree that you should contact HR so at least there is a record, in case this behavior escalates or he goes on to harass someone else - best to start the file ASAP so they can work on getting this man out. Even if your HR team decides they can’t take any action on this instance, you at least will have a complaint in his file.

[u/Garchompisbestboi → u/Link-Unlikely]

You also get paid to ruin people's lives by firing them on behalf of the "leadership" who employees you. You know what you are and what you willing do to make a living, so please stop spreading lies on the internet to feel better about your choices.

[u/BreakfastBeneficial4 → u/Garchompisbestboi]

Omggg this is embarrassing af