Well folks, today the shit hit the fan.
I was already on the edge of my seat from YESTERDAY when I got yelled at for talking to someone regarding a topic that they pretty much volunteered themselves to be concerned with. It all comes down to the fact that she was having a bad day and decided to take it out on me. When I tried to apologize - for "whatever I did to upset" her, since I was still confused about that - she SHUSHED me, people! SHUSHED me!
#%!!@^?%#@!
Screw that. I'm NOT okay with people talking to me like that, whatever their situation or reasoning. But you know, I let it roll off my back 'cause I'm cool like that. This morning, I'm on edge because I figure it'll come up somehow in passing. This person has been known to be a ticking time bomb, but has never acknowledged that. She is extremely disrespectful in the sense that when she's frustrated with something and needs help, she demands it and bitches about it the whole time. Guess who's there to help her and put up with Cranky Co-worker's 'tude? Moi.
So today, a healthy discussion begins about the re-writing of one of our training manuals and I jump in to state that the edit that's being suggested is a good idea. The group discussion continues and I jump in to give more of my opinion and suddenly, I'm getting SCREAMED at by another co-worker in front of my whole team. I understand that I have a problem with interrupting, but this is the way that we communicate and collaborate on ideas. I mean, I'm open to suggestions for other ways to talk and make people happy - but is YELLING at someone really the way to achieve that?
Aaaannnd, perhaps I should not be surprised that Cranky Co-worker decides that this is a good time to come over and give her Two Cents. Apparently, I don't know when to stop talking. Oh and - I'm elitist, think I know everything, tell everyone how to do everything and always need the last word. Guess who's not getting any more of MY special office tech support?! Seriously, don't ask if you want to be left alone - that's ridiculous.
I won't go into great detail, but I will say that I DO know I have a problem with interrupting and I'm constantly working on that. However, I don't think there is any reason to yell in the workplace. Ever.
This is where I admit that I'm somewhat emotionally overwhelmed these days: I cried. I cried right there in front of my entire team. I felt attacked and criticized beyond constructiveness. I'm horrified that I CRIED in front of everyone, but I'm just not able to sit there and take that without getting upset about it. I genuinely care about my co-workers and really honestly want us all to be happy.
But seriously, SHUSHING and YELLING!? I can't put up with that.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
TALK ABOUT OVERLY-EMOTIONAL.
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Now you really need to buy the polka-dot jacket from J Crew...let's us at her...no one's messing with our favorite wedding blogger. She's what I call a Workzilla, yeah I said it...Workzilla. What did everyone else in the group do? I think I'd have to pick my jaw up if I had been there. Her behavior was totally unprofessional. Hasn't she seen The Office, doesn't she know she's supposed to "get at" you by being passive agressive if she's upset?
aww... that sucks! I have never been shushed at but I think that's pretty disrespectful. And yelling? because of interrupting? That's an extreme.
hope your week gets better!
oh god you poor thing. i'm so sorry!
Gosh, what turds! Did anyone apologize to you??
Goodness, yelling and shushing don't seem to be called for. I hope other members of your team stuck up for you and called them out. You certainly don't need this added stress.
They totally ganged up on you! That's really low and dirty. These co-workers need to learn how to behave like adults. Shame on them!!
Thanks all for the love and support!! I love my readers - you all make me feel muuuuuch better!
To clarify: Yes, one of the offending Co-workers DID apologize and make sure to make amends over the debacle - however, Cranky Co-worker did not. I'm pretty much going to ignore her from here on out. I don't have time to deal with cranky beotches!
Funny thing is, most of the time our office is super mellow! Oh well!
ugh. That is just the worst. I always appreciate if people address their problems with me in private! It is NEVER appropriate to openly berate anyone (especially a co-worker) in front of others. I hope you are feeling better!
ps-um you do know everything! So what if you are trying to save everyone else time by informing them of what they need to know? jk jk---but sometimes that is my response when people call me a know-it-all. ;)
Whoa! Someone needs to relax!? I never really understand people who have to be all over the place with their emotions. And SHUSHING?! Wow!
Wow- that really sucks! One shouldn't yell and shush at work- that is incredibly unprofessional. Sorry you had to deal with such drama!
WHOA. Not cool. Want us to get her at the knees, Tonya Harding style? :) J/k. Being attacked by a group of people is super lame- sorry you had to deal with their attitudes. They're probably just jealous b/c I bet you come up with ALL the good ideas. :) Hope your week gets better!!
Work drama is the worst!! I'm glad at least one person tried to make ammends... You're right - yelling and "shh-ing" shouldn't take place at work. You're right to ignore the crazy workzilla lady from here on out. Sounds like she's taking her problems and resentment out on you.
I've cried/teared up at work too. Luckily I was at my desk and was able to cool off pretty quickly. That's just the worst - to lose it at work.
And you're totally not the only one with the gift of gab, or the problem of interrupting!! My fiancee claims I'm the worst at this. So I'm guilty too. ;-)
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