Halloween Friday's Daily Thread!

[adymarie]

OK! I am alittle peeved right now. I just e-mailed my former car pool driver to see if I could get back in the car pool. I am going to be her supervisor and she thinks it is a conflict of interest for me to be in the car. Does this mean our friendship (which I thought was a good one) is now over because I am bnow her supervisor? Can't people separate things between personal and work? I am actually very upset by the very formal e-mail she sent me. This is what it said
"I'm sorry, but I think that under the circumstances, it would be better if you didn't carpool with us, Adrienne. I'm not comfortable having you as my supervisor, and therefore having you in the carpool presents a conflict of interest for me. Good Luck with your new job."

 

[kiwideus]

Ady - could your friend be jealous that you get to be her supervisor? Maybe she applied for that position and didn't get it and feels a little peeved that she didnt get promoted?

 

[wellingtoncats]

Oh Damn ady!

Wow, ya think she could have a private life away from work..

 

[adymarie]

We have been friends since the day she started! that has been for over 2 years!

 

[wellingtoncats]

and she wants to give it up for that??

 

[suzy]

"I'm sorry, but I think that under the circumstances, it would be better if you didn't carpool with us, Adrienne. I'm not comfortable having you as my supervisor, and therefore having you in the carpool presents a conflict of interest for me. Good Luck with your new job."

Well, at least she's giving you fair warning of the chilly reception to expect in your new position.

Unfortunately, it seems awfully difficult for some people to deal with one of their co-workers getting promoted above them. Hopefully she will come around. You had mentioned the place was really bad for office politics, is this the type of thing you meant?

I'm so sorry things are starting out this way for you.

 

[adymarie]

At my workplace you have to apply and compete for a job - she never applied for this job and doesn't want ther job, so it isn't jealousy. I think the problem is she is anti management and now views me as management.

 

[kiwideus]

Unfortunately for her, management is a necessity, how else can a company run without management?
If I were you, I would tell her that just because you are management, doesnt mean that she isnt your friend.

 

[adymarie]

I don't think I am going to say anything to her. I will just treat her the same and let her decide how she wants to continue from here. If anything, it is her loss!

 

[sammie5]

"I'm sorry, but I think that under the circumstances, it would be better if you didn't carpool with us, Adrienne. I'm not comfortable having you as my supervisor, and therefore having you in the carpool presents a conflict of interest for me. Good Luck with your new job."

That is just one bitchy mean nasty comment. There is no reason for that kind of attitude. Just ignore her, and find your own way to work.

 

[adymarie]

Thanks for letting me vent everyone!

 

[mzjazz2u]

Originally posted by adymarie
"I'm sorry, but I think that under the circumstances, it would be better if you didn't carpool with us, Adrienne. I'm not comfortable having you as my supervisor, and therefore having you in the carpool presents a conflict of interest for me. Good Luck with your new job."

That just sucks. I'm sorry ady. Doesn't sound like she is a true friend (I'm sorry to say). Like you said... it's her loss.

 

[kiwideus]

Just got back from the halloween party. Margaritas all around and tequila shots.

Not much though, I don't want to get drunk LOL.

 

[willowsmom]

MMMMMM Magaritas!! I'm jealous!! I need to get some magarita mix and make some on my day off.