I switched out chairs a couple of months ago hoping it would help with my back pain. The one I traded if for was a chair no one was using. I left my chair which is an ergonomically correct chair in the cube. I went back to get it and noticed it was gone. This is my chair I brought from another department. I emailed my coworkers asking if anyone has seen it and that I would like to have it back. I received replies but only from helpful coworkers who were trying to help me find my chair. Then I notice that this older lady (who is mean to me all the time) in the office next to mine has my chair. She removed the arms from it and did not reply to my email. I have no doubt that this is my chair. It definately is. My current dept. will not spend money on chairs at all. My old department bought this chair for me and it cost some big bucks. Question is I have already sent out and email and this lady refuses to acknowledge the fact that she has my chair. How do should I handle this?
2006-12-11 08:45:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
"Oh, there it is! I've been looking for this chair. This one actually belongs to another department, so I'll have to ask you to find another one. I need to return this one. Can I help you find another chair?"
2006-12-11 08:49:50 · answer #1 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The chair may have been purchased for your use but - it is company property, this is not a situation that you should try to handle yourself.
The people that are responsible for company assets may have given permission for the 'old lady' to use the chair since it appeared that you were not using it.
If they have not then the manager who purchased the chair should speak to the women about returning it to his department.
I believe you should not discuss the chair the the current user of the chair as you are not the owner of the chair.
2006-12-11 17:15:47 · answer #2 · answered by Axel M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
email her and let her know you are aware she has your chairs and it has been paid for on your behalf and you had to go through certain channels to recieve the chair..let her know you will be taking the chair back via a supervisor if she doesnt return it if neccessary and if she would like to get a chair then give her the channels you went though to get it so she can receive her own. If she refuses to return the chair then speak to your supervisor.
stress your back problems with your supervisor and the reason you need that chair. good luck.
2006-12-11 18:53:09 · answer #3 · answered by jennyve25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay after one day and switch chairs, but only if you are absolutely sure this chair is yours. If she says something to you. Explain to her that you know what she did and although you understand the chair is comfortable, it is not her chair and you had asked for it back nicely prior to just taking it. In other words, if she confronts you (she probably wont) simply tell her that you gave her the opportunity to do the right thing.
2006-12-11 17:10:41 · answer #4 · answered by Hollynfaith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First go to the lady and let her know that the chair was bought especially for you and you brought it with you from another department. If she doesn't give it back let her know you are going to go to the manager. I don't like people like that, what is her problem? Whatever it is it's not yours, your problem is back pain and you need your chair.
2006-12-11 16:51:16 · answer #5 · answered by Kia V 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just say Good Morning & then Oh! That looks just like the chair I was looking for! Did you get it from Yada yada place...if she says no...your outta luck buddy
2006-12-11 17:21:44 · answer #6 · answered by Kier22_2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Switch them when she's not looking and if she says anything, deny, deny, deny. It's not like you'll ruin a friendship or anything.
2006-12-11 23:30:09 · answer #7 · answered by spunk113 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋