Posted by Rainwoman on November 7, 2000, at 11:29:46
In reply to Re: problems w/ co-worker » kellyR., posted by Racer on November 6, 2000, at 21:51:10
> I'm with stjames on this one. You are not the person who should be dealing with this. Your supervisor should handle it, both because it's interfering with your ability to work and because your coworker should not be acting as though she supervises you.
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> Good luck.Kelly--
I can see stj and Racer's points. I also see another point, which is, would it give you a sense of self well being to handle the situation yourself? I only ask, because recently, I have found that being able to handle things on my own has given me a sense of pride in my ability to conduct myself well in situations.
If it is hard to imagine yourself doing this, I would seek assistance, but please, I am sure you know how touchy things can be in a workplace. Would she take more offense to being approached by m-ment rather than just saying:
"I realize that there is more than one way of doing things, and I don't mind constructive cristism here or there, but I feel I have to mention that for the most part I am comfortable with the way I approach things and sometimes continual critisism really can disrupt my train of thought"
or something to that effect. Then if that doesn't work, when you approach m-ment you can tell them you had attempted to handle the situation on your own.
Of course, you know best your situation, this is just a suggestion!
Michele
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