I am the type of person who is willing to help a friend, colleague, anyone really. But, I appreciate being asked first. What will sending me into a whole new dimension of pissed off is when someone tells me that I will help them, never bothering to ask me if I am willing and able to do so. And to add insult to injury, the person refuses to hear me when I try to explain why I might not be willing or able to help.
That happened to me today. And, yes, it sent me into that new dimension of pissed off.
I let certain people know that this was so not OK. It was unprofessional and out of line. I was not about to explain it to the person making the request, as it would have fallen on deaf ears and the person just wouldn't get it or care.
I feel empowered because I have it on record that this is one person who refuses to let others walk all over her.
About Me
- Seeking Solace
- I am a college professor who is fumbling through the chaos of academia, rheumatoid arthritis, working on my PhD and just being a 40 something woman. I used to be a lawyer, which made me a snarky little person. I have a wonderful Husband and a German Shepherd named Junior. They help keep me sane.
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5 comments:
You go girl!
I'm kind of the same way -- and it's important to say no even if they've made a bad assumption.
i bet that person was shocked at your lack of response to the request.
people who feel they are entitled to whatever they say make my @ss ache!
Yay you! I hope I will have the guts to do the same thing if this ever happens to me in a professional situation.
It really sounds like from a lot that has happened thus far that this is the type of place it'd be good to make that known.
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