I took off of work yesterday, I couldn't face going in and talking about the results, especially after a sleepless night and my emotions raw. Today, I'm back at work - and still angry.
One of the people that works in the office thinks she can do whatever she wants and its her way or NO way. We are having an office Christmas party next week, and she decided she was the head of the decorating committee. She started re-arranging the conference room, where the party will be, and blocked the computer room door that I happen to go into daily. So, I moved the table out of the way this morning, did my thing, and left it to the side. One of the ladies comes into my office and said, "I told her she can't block that door and she replied I don't care if they go in there every day, they can move it and then move it back."
Did I mention...the party isn't for a week and a half!!!!
In my state of mind, I immediately flipped. Actually, this particular person and me have butted heads before, because I'm one of the few that don't jump when she says to. So, I printed off a LARGE note saying - DO NOT BLOCK DOOR!!! I taped it on the door and sit here anxiously waiting for World War 3 to begin.
Now, don't misunderstand me, I'm not going to create a scene and end up getting fired over this, but why can't this woman, set the table up the night before the party? Why does she insist on doing it a week and a half before, and say that she doesn't care if it inconveniences anyone else?
After Cindy died, I've learned to let the little things go, and I don't hold grudges anymore (which I'd done my entire life). But, feeling so bitter and angry over the results, I wanted to get your opinion if I'm over reacting to this whole stupid table incident.
So, let me hear it....
The perpetual dilema
14 years ago
You are angry and you're getting really angry over this table thing but putting a note on the door saying 'don't block the door' is perfectly fine!!
ReplyDeleteI think the note is probably a fine idea. But, uhm, with love, and lots of it, a tiny 'yes.' That's with lots and lots and lots of love. You're allowed to be pissy today :)
ReplyDeleteSince you haven't done anything or said anything to her face, especially with mean intentions, no, you haven't done anything wrong. If she decides she won't listen to the suggestion on the sign, then maybe something needs to be said...nicely. Don't give her a reason to get upset. If she still does, you've done nothing wrong and you'll have a clear conscience. At this point, for all she knows, Madonna could've posted that sign.
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