Well, today was the day of the office potluck that I and a few people helped organize. All I can say is.. What a yawner.. I mean, I had the radio blasting out Christmas music, but an office potluck is not what a consider a party. No dancing, no liquor.. Yawnsville. I've had more excitement at a church social--I'm not kidding. At least when I worked for the courts, we had a party after business hours, where you could actually dress up if you wanted to, complete with prepared food, drinks, and live band.. Oh well..
The NEW people that invaded the building is having an office party too and it just officially ended at 4pm. Nope, I didn't go. I doubt if anyone from this office even bothered to venture there. A co-worker I know just found out that someone visiting that office just slammed their car door into her cute, silver BMW. Bah humbug... Now the new people will know that we are just as unfriendly as the mysterious IRS people.
There is a woman that I work with that I just can't stand. You know the type of person who needs to have the last word on everything? They type of person who supposedly gets paid for doing a lot of high tech stuff, and likes using fancy words just to explain the most simplest process? You know the kind a person who sends you worthless, pointless emails, with so much computer jargon, that you simply find yourself deleting automatically, because you've learned from past experience, that her emails simply don't make sense? You know, the kind of person, that thinks she is "entitled" to your attention at all times-no matter if you are on the phone or sitting in the bathroom stall next to hers? The kind of person that will ask you to "fetch her a cup of coffee" and never bother to pay you for it? The kind of person who enjoys airing her dirty laundry in the work place? Well, this is the person that truly annoys me. She walks in the room, and I just want to run. Mind you; I smile as I walk out of the room and exchange pleasantries with the woman, but her arrogance just annoys me to no end.
At thelast potluck "party", people were chatting away and admiring my wooden salad bowl that I had received as a wedding present. It was given to me by a former co-worker, who had since retired. This former co-worker, was known by many people. Carol was a very respected employee that worked for the department for years. She was totally "old school", and was known to tactfully be a real snoop around the office. She was an office gossip, who spoke her mind, and could get information out of you like a true detective. She should have worked as a private eye. Anyway, many people have mixed feelings about the woman, and when I announced that the salad bowl was given to me by her, the annoying lady blurts out:
"Carol liked you?!"
A silent hush went through the room. I look a the annoying woman, speechless.
"Uh.. I guess so, Margaret-Ann.."
She later apologized for being so blunt, but it's not the first time she has said stupid, idiotic things in front of people looking for a reaction. I don't know if Carol liked me, but at least she was one of the few people who bothered to give me a gift for my wedding. I didn't even get a card from people I once considered close family members, so I thought that it was very nice of her to give me a gift. Sure, Carol was a snoop, but she gave me a real nice wooden salad bowl--which apparently is admired very much.
Sure enough, I used it yet again today for the potluck, and I got more compliments on it. I looked over to the annoying Margaret-Ann, and she apparently didn't hear them this time. Thank God. She was more captivated by the peanut brittle and homemade fudge.
I've discovered more openings for more jobs, and I'm projecting that tomorrow, there will be plenty of uninterrupted time to work on my resume, and fill out more applications. I'm terrible, I know.. But, right now work is coming in slow. Doesn't seem like anyone across at the court house is doing any work either.
5 comments:
I liked the salad bowl story....that woman you work with sounds like a real bitch. I know a few of those at my job too.
LOVE, lisa
Goodluck on job/career hunting.
Happy Holidays,
Gem :-)
oh, wanted to let you know, I enjoyed your salad bowl story/entry here. That lady do sounds very annoying & arrogant...I'd run too--- but I'd ask her infront of everybody if she's positive that Carol liked her..and if she thinks so-- how does she know for sure? :-D
Gem :-)
I love the sparkly starred up Santa and his little dog! Good luck with the job hunting. Hope you find one that throws better parties. --Cin
I am sorry that your day was such a bust and you have to put up with that know it all. Ick, I hate people like that.... ignoring is the best way to go, but they always still somehow find a way to get under your skin, don't they?
be well... soon it will be here!
Dawn
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