Do you have something you'd like to say to someone (a friend, a relative, a co-worker, a neighbor, etc.) that you just can't say because you're too embarrassed or you worry about the consequences? This is the thread for you! This isn't exactly like Holdfast's Confessional Thread in that you don't have to divulge anything sensitive or private you're not comfortable saying.
Allow me to start ...
Dear "Jane,"
I have some special friends at work whom I refer to as "big sisters," a bunch of sweet, thoughtful, caring and generous ladies with whom I've enjoyed working for many years. You're one of them, but I'm not so sure that's the case anymore.
Lately, something about you--your demeanor, your attitude--rubs me the wrong way. You seem distant and snobbish, not as friendly as before. Sometimes when we talk, I even sense that you're being somewhat condescending. It's not so much condescension as it is a lack of sincerity, with your forced smiles, perfunctory greetings, and gotta-get-back-to-work attitude. Does this have anything to do with your job as being one of the lead/senior employees in your section, the fact that you got that promotion last year? Believe me, dear, I was very happy for you and wished you only continued success in your career, but I think you've changed and let arrogance consume your usually sweet and sincere personality.
On the other hand, maybe you're just busy or under a lot of stress. You're always busy anyway, but never too busy to stop by and have a conversation about family and friends and common interests. I realize that with great salary comes great responsibility and all, but half the time you're just too ... robotic. Methinks you've actually lost a part of your humanity.
The other day when I saw you in the copy room, I just wanted to put away some stuff and you were in there saying something like "I'll be out of your way as soon as possible," although I wasn't in any particular hurry. But you made it sound like I was rushing you.
There's probably a lot of hubris that comes with your job, and you're not even in management.
That's sad. Let me tell you something, though. If you ever say or do anything to me that I find offensive, I won't be afraid to flip the bird. I've got more seniority than you and am not intimidated by management.
-- Your "kid brother" at work
Allow me to start ...
Dear "Jane,"
I have some special friends at work whom I refer to as "big sisters," a bunch of sweet, thoughtful, caring and generous ladies with whom I've enjoyed working for many years. You're one of them, but I'm not so sure that's the case anymore.
Lately, something about you--your demeanor, your attitude--rubs me the wrong way. You seem distant and snobbish, not as friendly as before. Sometimes when we talk, I even sense that you're being somewhat condescending. It's not so much condescension as it is a lack of sincerity, with your forced smiles, perfunctory greetings, and gotta-get-back-to-work attitude. Does this have anything to do with your job as being one of the lead/senior employees in your section, the fact that you got that promotion last year? Believe me, dear, I was very happy for you and wished you only continued success in your career, but I think you've changed and let arrogance consume your usually sweet and sincere personality.
On the other hand, maybe you're just busy or under a lot of stress. You're always busy anyway, but never too busy to stop by and have a conversation about family and friends and common interests. I realize that with great salary comes great responsibility and all, but half the time you're just too ... robotic. Methinks you've actually lost a part of your humanity.
The other day when I saw you in the copy room, I just wanted to put away some stuff and you were in there saying something like "I'll be out of your way as soon as possible," although I wasn't in any particular hurry. But you made it sound like I was rushing you.
There's probably a lot of hubris that comes with your job, and you're not even in management.
That's sad. Let me tell you something, though. If you ever say or do anything to me that I find offensive, I won't be afraid to flip the bird. I've got more seniority than you and am not intimidated by management.-- Your "kid brother" at work
