Message #77816

[Brighton Rock]

I agree with Gee ... stay out of it as much as possible. 

Just an observation about co-ordinating the meeting for your senior colleague: she obviously acquired this task somehow and unbeknownst to you.  It may, however, be known to her boss (and still not to you).   It is unlikely that she has gone round the company to ask if anyone had any work she could do. 

If she is at your level and in your section, you can ask her as a favour to assist you.  If she is your junior and reports to you, then you may request her assistance formally.  If neither of these, then I'm afraid you may criticise her as much as you wish, but you have no jurisdiction over her, even if she spends all day arranging her social calendar. 

She may be building an empire, or she may just be ambitious and taking advantage of any opportunities that come her way. 

Having said all this, I would still keep a little note of dates and events such as the food affair in case you need to refer to them in the future.