Tuesday, December 05, 2006

Yes, I accept…Wait, What???

That was my response yesterday when I was meeting with Tiny and The Boss to discuss the harassment issues.  I got the apology I was looking for and then Tiny gave me a WHOLE lot more.
Have you ever heard that saying where people can only see others through the filter of themselves?  The one similar to, “If I’m acting this way then everyone must be acting this way”?  It seems that Tiny was looking at my actions through “Tiny colored” glasses and what he saw was a conniving person.
I got to find out how conniving he has been.
A few months ago Tiny went on a trip.  When Tiny got back he was all gung ho to hand over his position to me and move on.  I thought, “whoa buddy” and set up a meeting with my boss. 
Tiny ADMITTED yesterday to going through some papers on my desk and finding out about the context of this meeting.  Seriously.  Then, without actually speaking to my boss or I, he assumed that he was being transitioned out of the group and losing his job. 
That, and me being my normal overly helpful self, is what instigated the attacks. 
One of the best parts of the meeting was a discussion about a meeting we had last week.  My team had to meet to discuss the 2007 work plan and Tiny was included.  Tiny said he thought everything was fine because the meeting went so well.  I responded with something to the effect of, “Well Tiny, I am a professional and I have work to do.  I cannot let my emotions or feelings get in the way of doing my job.  Regardless of how I feel about you personally, I have a responsibility to get my work done.”
That got him.