lauraclarkcosta's Journal

Fate takes care of itself
Nov 05 2009 15:01

So what exactly does it mean when I am told I have a "big" personality.  I am not a mean person.  I am loud.  I like to laugh.  I like to smile. I tell jokes.  I have an opinion and am not afraid to state it but I listen to others opinions.  I appreciate a good discussion but I don't force my beliefs on anyone.  I am a nice person.  I am friendly.  I am not a bully.

So why is it that there are 2 people I work with that find me so offensive? Ironically at the same time I have other people who like and respect me. I know this is an isolated issue with just these 2 people but it is frustrating and a distraction at work.  I am building a career and I have 2 idiots who run to their boss because I disagreed with a photo being used in a presentation.  Are you serious?  How old are you? My boss has my back and thinks this situation is ridiculous. I just don't want to give anyone a reason to "change the reporting structure" or "reorganize the department" and suddenly I am out of a job.

One of the idiots accused me of not listening to her or respecting her 5 years of experience in the industry.  Well right back at you honey.  How about you consider my suggestion and respect the fact that I have 10 years experience, my suggestion was based on demographic data, I have an MBA, and, oh yeah, I am a level higher than you in the food chain.

I don't want to sound arrogant and maybe me spouting off about experience puts me in a poor light.  I am angry, frustrated, and baffled that people can treat someone like this.  All I can say is that fate takes care of itself.  Karma is a bizatch.