Make no mistake, I'm still passionate about what I do and who I am, but when it comes to enjoying the work environment, ever since our old boss has been relinquished of ANY responsibility, the fun went out the door with her. This is a bitter pill to swallow at times. I don't expect our new boss to have the same approach she did, but it would be nice if he were somewhat flexible with his approach. He's a very 'my way or the highway' approach ... which is kind of fucked.
Recently he said to me - for the second time in a month - "You should work on being more a part of the team, interact more with (insert one co-workers name here) and (other co-workers name here). Well, when I responded with, "I have actually. My approach with (insert one co-workers name here) has been constructive, however the same cannot be said for (other co-workers name here). She gets it because she's mature (to a degree, and we'll address that in a few), but he (other co-workers name here) is still a kid. I know 'he's still a kid', but if he's going to be around the rest of us, he has to understand that acting like a grown up every now & then isn't a bad thing."
I think my boss dismissed what I had to say because I have yet to notice any improvement.
Now then .... back to (insert co-workers name here) and how the maturity level of said person, is anything but high. This individual has found ways to get under my skin, yet I've managed to let it slide, for the most part, until yesterday.
This person had harmful intent in mind, or did she?
@Mustangbex - haha if i went to bullys, there would be a very good chance i'd punch someone in the face. i'm all about shenanigans!
Like I said, I've managed to let it all slide.....until I read that post. Not long after that was written, this one surfaced:
@metrosecretary3 - i know :( it's very sad & yes i absolutely would be punching @deftonesfreek in the face. might do it anyway later.
Let's back track a touch. Last week, this person, and three of our co-workers, redecorated my office in the team colors of (insert one co-workers name here)'s favorite colors. Apparently this individual felt threatened by my actions through last Monday morning - when in typical passionate sports fan fashion, I'd walk by (insert one co-workers name here)'s office & say, "you're done on Sunday" whilst running my thumb across my throat in executioner fashion. Let's clarify something ... I'd NEVER take physical action against someone, let alone a co-worker, over a football game.
I'm guessing (insert one co-workers name here) thought differently, hence part of why my office was redecorated. (insert one co-workers name here) & the three cohorts were warned, "you're screwing with the wrong person when it comes to pranks." Needless to say, they continued with their 'prank'.
the next day, I posted pics on the interwebs & (insert one co-workers name here) took offense later in the day by getting pissy during a Facebook exchange. Wednesday is where we are now, and my office has been scoured of any 'redecorating'. What else was missing? A sense of humor from the 4 culprits. They were told the day before that revenge would come, but on MY time. Clearly this didn't go over well.
Sensing (insert one co-workers name here)'s getting pissed even more, I posted on Twitter - It's all fun & games until things are on an even playing field, then you take your ball & go home #coward.
(insert one co-workers name here) & the culprits read the post and reacted accordingly. More sullenness, and edgy attitudes continued. By now, I've had enough and just want the week to be over. Friday night rolls in & (insert one co-workers name here)'s found at the same public function I am. She attempts at exchanging pleasantries, but honestly, I'm JUST shy of telling this person to go fuck themselves. Instead, I acknowledge with a quick, 'hey', and move on with my night.
Saturday - I post on my FB page an OPEN invite to watch the Chicago/Seattle game. (insert one co-workers name here) writes on my page, "am I still invited or are you still pissed at me?" I wrote back with, "you're the one who can't take the heat. The kitchen's always open."
Guess who didn't show up? Yep .......you guessed right. sad thing about that, watching the game WITH (insert one co-workers name here) may have cleared the air AND been fun for both. Instead, (insert one co-workers name here) had to pout at home and talk all sorts of shit on Twitter.....like most of America does when things don't go their way.
How do I end this rant? Simply by saying that today and the next few days should be fun....seeing (insert one co-workers name here) just may strike me in the face before I leave today.
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