I just had the worst day in my life, not even my adopted father was dying on me was as bad as this. Yes it was terrible, would like to swear but this is a child friendly web site, I don't even think you know how bad bad really means, think having a really really bad chest infection, working all day and then having your appraisal and getting praise on the one hand and thinking this is going well until then being told that rumours are circulating that you are terrible and we believe them? what the................. ??????????????????

hate my life and my job

this is depressive speak, help me!

Most people spread rumors either because people misunderstood something, or because people have nothing better to do (Mostly because they have nothing better to do)

If you want to resolve it, it's better to let everyone know you know the rumors they're spreading, and get to the bottom of it.
You said you were getting praise, so you were obviously doing something right.

Rumors will always be there.

One time, there was this rumor about me going around that I was with this "loose" girl that I had never even met before, and she didn't even go to the same school as me, I also already had a girlfriend. Of course, all it did was make me laugh at the stupidity of the people making the rumor, because when I confronted them, they had no valid proof of me doing anything with her.

You have several options:

1. Make the people feel terrible by spreading a false rumor.
2. Let it pass; they will find another target soon.
3. Just let them talk; you know it's not true.
4. If it goes to this extent, find another job.

If you're ever worried about people judging you, just remember that they're in fault, not you.

Matthew 5:1-2 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged.  For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."

I'm sorry about you having such a bad day. I'm having one of those today. I've got some really crappy flu and wanted to call in, but my director was giving me a bunch of crap about getting some layouts done for a client which I could have done from home but for some reason he's being a douche and won't let me.

I hope that you are doing better today! Keep your head up!!

*hug*

Why are you working while you are so ill? Grab some meds and get some rest. Chest infections are no fun, and they can get so much worse if you don't take it easy. Hope you start feeling better soon.

As for the work thing... yeah, that blows. What is important is that you know your worth, and you need to make that clear to them as well. Also, find the source and ask what you have done to make them think you are terrible so you can help to overcome the misunderstanding. It's frustrating, trust me I know, but it proves that you truly are the better person since you are seeking a diplomatic solution to the issue. Focus on that praise you got, because that is what you truly deserve.

Don't let the jealous people get you down, Totts. We all know you are awesome.