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« on: April 18, 2012, 12:18:16 pm » |
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What do you do when information is requested from your boss, via you, but he is overseas with no laptop?
I have just been balled out by another secretary who, when I told her this, said "that's not an answer".
Is it too much to expect my colleagues to treat me with respect and not like they're my mother?! I am also sick of people saying, oh she talks to everyone like that.
Well, if that's the case, I won't be speaking nicely to her in future. I'm sorry I do my best but I resent this kind of attitude. It's pure and simple bullying.
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Atlanta Z3
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« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2012, 02:04:13 pm » |
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I guess I'm confused. What kink of information was he requesting? Could you have found it and called him/her back with the information? If it's a large document, could it be sent over night? Was anyone else available nearby with a laptop that you could have sent the information? Did his hotel have an email or fax that information could have been sent to if not confidential?
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gee4
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« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2012, 02:27:44 pm » |
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Given the time zone, bad phone line and the fact he was in meetings, it was pretty awkward to say the least and no she couldn't wait for the info.
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« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2012, 11:34:54 pm » |
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Oh I think you should speak to her nicely, Gee. It's the only professional thing to do, and we know how what high professional standards you set for yourself. And you should also make it clear to this person that you don't appreciate the manner in which she speaks to you. From what I see of you on DeskDemon, you seem more than capable of standing up for yourself.
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« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2012, 02:21:07 am » |
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I agree, clear the air. Let her know the tone is not appreciated. Some people do not realize how they come across, and do need to keep it in check. Let us know how it turns out.
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JessW
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« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2012, 07:48:17 am » |
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Gee Don't lower yourself to the crass, rude idiocy that some people don't realise they are even exhibiting. Rise above it and, if only for your own sake and sanity, carry on regardless (now that was a good film!) If you let yourself be goaded, you will only get more upset - they have to live with themselves every day. I know it can be annoying - have had past experience with it and my advice above comes from my father who had a junior lecturer under him who used to make most people feel they were about 3 years old, immaterial of who they were, how old they really were and how tall they were (yep, my dad was about 5" taller and about 10 years older than him and yet he still managed to make my dad feel like dad was a pigmy every time they spoke! - he was a nice guy, it was just how he was which, I know, is little comfort but damned annoying if dad/whoever the guy was speaking to was having an off day!).  ps true story about the guy! |
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gee4
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« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2012, 09:15:59 am » |
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Thanks all - feel better today.
Just for info, she even queried why my boss had no laptop with him.
Given the restrictions when travelling to certain countries, employees are aware they are not permitted to take laptops outside the UK, so a bit bizarre she would question this.
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