tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32243782.post4537832391787126009..comments2024-01-11T04:23:36.727-08:00Comments on Confessions of a Hypochondriac: Float Like an Elephant, Sting Like a Lady BugLeila V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04525644184485900036noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32243782.post-14321934607125666222007-06-06T13:58:00.000-07:002007-06-06T13:58:00.000-07:00That's the type of thing that would rattle anyone'...That's the type of thing that would rattle anyone's cage, girl. Sounds like you handled it very well. You've got nothing to be embarrassed about. Your boss, on the other hand, should know better than to drag anyone into such a situation. Shame on him.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>DaveDave B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03183958748680169182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32243782.post-603146944698103232007-06-04T17:52:00.000-07:002007-06-04T17:52:00.000-07:00Leila! Why would this little thingy even stress yo...Leila! Why would this little thingy even stress you in the least? PPPFFFFFTTTT, it was rat bastard's fault for not having a physical address. <BR/><BR/>And tee hee, I hope you used fictitious names to protect the innocent. That Edison might not like you talking shit 'bout him on these here Internets.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10038038049928946026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32243782.post-78923464327086942252007-06-04T14:12:00.000-07:002007-06-04T14:12:00.000-07:00Addie:Thanks. Barbora is great!***Debaser:If only...Addie:<BR/>Thanks. Barbora is great!<BR/><BR/>***<BR/>Debaser:<BR/>If only I had your confrontational spunk! ;)Leila V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04525644184485900036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32243782.post-2325167637950235542007-06-04T11:13:00.000-07:002007-06-04T11:13:00.000-07:00hehe...I guess I'm a little confrontational.hehe...I guess I'm a little confrontational.ShamWOW!https://www.blogger.com/profile/15939738561890228844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32243782.post-53899522907432347762007-06-04T05:22:00.000-07:002007-06-04T05:22:00.000-07:00I am also in awe of Barbora's insightfulness! I ca...I am also in awe of Barbora's insightfulness! I can't think of anything else to say except pat yourself on the back for handeling a stressfull situation very well!! <BR/>AddieAddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980814945067293072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32243782.post-85978100934273606062007-06-03T18:03:00.000-07:002007-06-03T18:03:00.000-07:00Barbora:You're amazing. Very philosophical. I'm lo...Barbora:<BR/>You're amazing. Very philosophical. I'm looking at the situation in a whole new light.<BR/><BR/>You're right about Spocchio's response, it was a definite concession. I didn't see it in that way before.<BR/><BR/>It is never about me! Once I can accept that, I think I'll be okay.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the insight. I won't feel like such an ass when I return to work tomorrow.Leila V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04525644184485900036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32243782.post-49996435576235314602007-06-03T17:14:00.000-07:002007-06-03T17:14:00.000-07:00The more I thought about the situation you describ...The more I thought about the situation you described, the more I realized that what Edison did, was NOT AT ALL ABOUT YOU. He didn’t call you because he thought you fucked up. He called you in because he was confident you did your job correctly. He called you in to shut Mr. Spocchio up. <BR/><BR/>The adversarial conversation probably could have gone on and even escalated without some intervention. “You’re withholding information.” “No, I’m not.”…and on and on. <BR/><BR/>You backed Edison up and provided a diversion. The fact that you were nervous or tentative in your response was unimportant. It was probably was even better. That way, Edison could look like he was almost siding with Spocchio. It also probably made it harder for the rat bastard on the phone to continue yelling with the same gusto. I noticed that Spocchio ‘s response to you wasn’t an immediate contradiction. He responded with a question about the PO Box. He was no longer disagreeing that anything was done but querying for more information about HOW it was done. Your pal, Edison won.<BR/><BR/>Yes, it would have been kinder if he used the mute button and filled you before putting you on the spot….and if monkeys flew out my ass, I’d pitch a tent and charge admission. <BR/><BR/>You did GREAT, Leila!<BR/><BR/>I wouldn’t chastise Edison for bringing me into the situation. I would probably say something like “I hope I was a help to you on Friday. You know you really took me off guard when you called me in. I’d appreciate if you’d give me a heads up in the future.” Then smile sweetly. You’re a professional.<BR/><BR/>But hell, You've probably figured all this out already : )Barborahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299043121614071384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32243782.post-82415849545382779152007-06-03T12:47:00.000-07:002007-06-03T12:47:00.000-07:00lol! Believe me, I've told him that in my head ab...lol! Believe me, I've told him that in my head about twenty times. If I could only muster the courage to do it in person once.Leila V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04525644184485900036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32243782.post-80177100969024514422007-06-03T12:42:00.000-07:002007-06-03T12:42:00.000-07:00As a person who's not a lawyer but until very rece...As a person who's not a lawyer but until very recently was a consultant for them, I've had my fair share of "adversarial conversations". In fact, they were basically what I did for a living.<BR/><BR/>One thing I'd NEVER, EVER do is bring someone else into the fray right in the middle of of it. Even in a meeting I wouldn't do that. But especially on the telephone. Shit, you know? And speaker phone?<BR/><BR/>You go in there and tell that rat bastard that there's a "hold" button on that phone for a reason, and suggest to him that next time he use it to at least let you know what the conversation's about.<BR/><BR/>Tell him your boyfriends a mafioso while you're at it, too. That should prevent some problems.ShamWOW!https://www.blogger.com/profile/15939738561890228844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32243782.post-46855212532612655262007-06-03T12:19:00.000-07:002007-06-03T12:19:00.000-07:00True. I hope. Speaking of co-workers, how's the ...True. I hope. Speaking of co-workers, how's the J.O.B. treating you?Leila V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04525644184485900036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32243782.post-72995013463357807142007-06-03T12:09:00.000-07:002007-06-03T12:09:00.000-07:00Glad you're not beating yourself up over this. I ...Glad you're not beating yourself up over this. I doubt your co-workers were judging you. They were probably just grateful not to have been invited in themselves.Barborahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299043121614071384noreply@blogger.com