Posted by partlycloudy on November 16, 2004, at 6:12:49
In reply to went back to work, wishing for management, posted by octopusprime on November 15, 2004, at 23:10:50
I've had some disappointments in asking office management to intervene in an upsetting situation. In my experience, if they don't act immediately, then nothing's going to happen.
And I hope I don't sound too callous, but I wouldn't worry too much about losing this guy's friendship. I have found that social relationships with coworkers can be really intense and satisfying, but they often evaporate when you switch jobs. Something about not seeing them every day for 8 hours. It does make it hard when you're working with the person and your friendship has soured (just ask TexasChic, she had a tough time not long ago). You're better off protecting yourself and dropping this guy from your social circle altogether. It's not too hard to be civil but not friendly, you know?
Sorry if this sounds out of line. I'm like TofuEmmy in that I've been very senstitive to upsetting circumstances, too.
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