In which co-workers are annoying.
Assorted Bull from the world of teaching.
First, an update.
Irritating Smarmy Co-worker flounced!
About a week after the forced apology BossMan told us ISC was leaving after the first week of May. Outside, I put on my best poker face. Inside, I partied all night. I thought nothing more of it until the final week of April. I had just finished a class and one of my co-workers came in and said ISC was in reception demanding to see The Director. The Director wasn't there as it was his day off. BossMan talked to ISC who was sitting around glaring at anyone and everyone.
After the next class BossMan came into the staffroom and said ISC would only be doing four hours of his regular shift then he would be gone. Inside, I partied even harder.
Next day, ISC's final day, guess who doesn't show up and doesn't call. No-one was surprised.
A couple of days later I was chatting to the morning receptionist when she says to me 'Did you hear about ISC leaving?'
I said I did but I didn't know why.
The receptionist draws my attention to a piece of paper, stuck to the desk out of normal eyeline, 'The Do Not Book' list.
ISC had four students.
He worked one day a week.
As far as I can cobble together, Management tried to tackle him over the number of student complaints he had against him and well, he flounced.
I have resisted telling BossMan 'I told you so' or performing a little dance.
Now to the more recent.
New Guy, I see you playing with your phone, don't lie to me about it. If you'd said "Sorry, just checking a message/got carried away," I wouldn't care. If you lie to me, I'm not going to trust you.
Obnoxious, unfortunately I have to tolerate you because you at least halfway care when I ask you things but please, be observant. When I say where something is, that's where it is. When you screw up, admit it straight away, don't muddle about it and force me to untangle it.
BossMan, I know you saw the e-mail. Don't lie to me. I saw the open e-mail on your computer screen. Also, I know it was only you who could have screwed up because you are the only one who touches those files. You've had at least three hours to fix this but no, you've ignored it because I have to fix it because otherwise I'd look like the bad person. Fortunately the place who we were working with were simply happy that I brought the stuff I needed with me. They could have gotten really angry about this and I'm not sure what this means for our future relationship with that place.
Mowhawk co-worker, Don't tell me I had a lucky month, I am damn good at my job.
Jackass Co-worker. The only reason it's not a competition is because I'd win. Your ass is showing.
First, an update.
Irritating Smarmy Co-worker flounced!
About a week after the forced apology BossMan told us ISC was leaving after the first week of May. Outside, I put on my best poker face. Inside, I partied all night. I thought nothing more of it until the final week of April. I had just finished a class and one of my co-workers came in and said ISC was in reception demanding to see The Director. The Director wasn't there as it was his day off. BossMan talked to ISC who was sitting around glaring at anyone and everyone.
After the next class BossMan came into the staffroom and said ISC would only be doing four hours of his regular shift then he would be gone. Inside, I partied even harder.
Next day, ISC's final day, guess who doesn't show up and doesn't call. No-one was surprised.
A couple of days later I was chatting to the morning receptionist when she says to me 'Did you hear about ISC leaving?'
I said I did but I didn't know why.
The receptionist draws my attention to a piece of paper, stuck to the desk out of normal eyeline, 'The Do Not Book' list.
ISC had four students.
He worked one day a week.
As far as I can cobble together, Management tried to tackle him over the number of student complaints he had against him and well, he flounced.
I have resisted telling BossMan 'I told you so' or performing a little dance.
Now to the more recent.
New Guy, I see you playing with your phone, don't lie to me about it. If you'd said "Sorry, just checking a message/got carried away," I wouldn't care. If you lie to me, I'm not going to trust you.
Obnoxious, unfortunately I have to tolerate you because you at least halfway care when I ask you things but please, be observant. When I say where something is, that's where it is. When you screw up, admit it straight away, don't muddle about it and force me to untangle it.
BossMan, I know you saw the e-mail. Don't lie to me. I saw the open e-mail on your computer screen. Also, I know it was only you who could have screwed up because you are the only one who touches those files. You've had at least three hours to fix this but no, you've ignored it because I have to fix it because otherwise I'd look like the bad person. Fortunately the place who we were working with were simply happy that I brought the stuff I needed with me. They could have gotten really angry about this and I'm not sure what this means for our future relationship with that place.
Mowhawk co-worker, Don't tell me I had a lucky month, I am damn good at my job.
Jackass Co-worker. The only reason it's not a competition is because I'd win. Your ass is showing.