need advice

good2bfit

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I need some advice from an objective third party. Last week when I was at work the owner of our company interviewed a retired professional athlete to work in our office.

The other woman I worked with kept saying how "hot" she heard he was and she even went on the internet to see if she could find info. on him! (which I thought was pretty creepy).

Anyway the guy came in for the interview and was OK but not what she blew him up to be. Meanwhile, my boss was in and he is a good-looking guy. As soon as I came in his office to ask him something work related he said "so is he cute" and I said "he's alright" but not as cute as you." And we forgot about the conversation.

I left for lunch and came back and the other woman I work with was in his office and I overheard her say that "you can get in trouble for making those type of remarks" "My boyfriend's had a co-worker who was repremanded for those type of remarks". Meanwhile, she was going on and on about how hot this athlete was before this happened. I don't feel anything out of line was said on my part, but it bothers me that when I was out of the office, she started talking to him. I wasn't there, so I don't know exactly what was said prior to me coming in from lunch.

I think she's trying to make trouble. But my boss didn't seem taken aback (he's made subtle comments to me which I never took offence to) because we're all adults here. This woman is constantly subtly putting me down and trying to make trouble between my boss and I. She's made remarks on how stupid he is and yet when he's in the office she kisses up to him. My dh said I didn't say anything wrong.
Just needed advice.
 
I dont see that you did anything wrong. The "not as cute as you" comment could be construed as inappropriate by some in the workplace but if neither of you had a problem with it and it was dropped then you did no harm. IMO your coworker seems a bit unsecure in the job and maybe she is worried that your boss likes you better or something childish like that. Anyways...I wouldnt let it get to you, instead I would rise above it, keep civil, and not pay attention to any of her antics. After all you are a strong woman who doesnt need to take immature behavior.
 
Thanks for your help. I didn't think I did do anything wrong or inappropriate, but this woman is always blowing things out of proportion and admitted she likes to "make trouble".}(
 
I agree...don't pay attention to this woman and let her effect who you are. You didn't do anything wrong here and whatever she is doing, she is up to no good. I don't see anything wrong with your cmment to your boss. In fact, I am sure he was flattered by your compliment and moved on with his day with a smile :)
 
It sounds like you didn't do or say anything to offend anyone. This other lady might be a bit insecure and wishes to bring a negative light upon you. Just blow it off and remember that half of what people like this want is attention.

Stay strong and hold your head up!!
Lynn
 

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