Posted by S. Howard on November 8, 2000, at 11:01:10
In reply to Re: problems w/ co-worker, posted by Noa on November 7, 2000, at 19:01:44
Ahh, hospital politics. Aren't they fun?
This sounds like one of those people - and unfortunately they're all over the place - who desperately want to be in charge of something. Since they're not really in charge of anything (including themselves usually) they will try to find someone to boss around. If you let her get to you, she will never go away.
Practice the icy stare and the short retort. If you try to argue with this type, it gives them an opening. The true reason behind the criticism is so they might display their vast expertise and superior knowledge. It's pretty pathetic actually.
If she keeps talking anyway, clap a hand over your mouth and grab an emesis basin, as obviously the subtle approach won't work.
Of course I would not recommend that response if this person is your supervisor. In that case, all you can do is remain calm. If she cannot pierce your armor, she will swim off to look for weaker fish. Above all, cover your bases. Do your work,
and be careful about incidents that she might try to use against you. Report to the charge nurse and write stuff down. Good luck!
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