I interviewed for a job and the company said they were going to get back to me, but did not for two weeks. I had gone on three Interviews and they also told me I was the final candidate.
They finally called and said they hired someone else.
I sent them a strong e-mail saying that they should have called me when they said and that they should not make statements that they can't support.
I shared the e-mail with a co-worker and the company's response.
Now, she laughs at me when I mention it. I feel embarassed about it.
She also constantly talks about her daughter. She is 13 and my co-worker feeds, bathes and overprotects her. She is afraid to go for a walk and leave her at home alone.
My daughter is 15 and lives with her Dad in another state.
I have not told her this and don't plan to. She would probably be so apalled at me.
We go for walks and lunch. I try to change the subject and talk neutral topics.
Any other suggestions.
2007-05-17 06:26:31 · 5 answers · asked by Stareyes 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
The company is moving their corporate headquarters and this is a contract position. So we all have to look for jobs.
2007-05-17 06:37:24 · update #1
Lesson #1 never share personal information with co-workers. Also, if word gets out from that co-worker to upper mangement, you could be terminated.
Try not talking to her about personal life. Keep it strictly professional, start walking alone.
2007-05-17 06:31:07 · answer #1 · answered by 2shay 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like she's not a true friend if she's constantly laughing at you. next time tell her straight out that it bothers you that's all. or just simply try to avoid her. she sounds like a b****. maybe you can find someone else at work to have lunch with or just have lunch alone and if you're asked why are you alone just say you have alot on your mind and need some time to yourself. my experience has been keep work and co-workers as what they are. friends are kept outside of work...this will make you much happier.
next time you look for another position elsewhere keep it to yourself. that's no ones biz but ur own. you wouldn't want someone blabing to your boss about what your plans may be and you get let go since you're looking for something else...get it ?
2007-05-17 13:37:56 · answer #2 · answered by CUTIE PIE 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to find a new friend and a new job.
Yes, companies will tell you that you are in the short list - and you might be - and then hire someone else. Or even move someone internally. Pretty much, until you have an offer letter, talk is just talk. (Once it's in writing, that's different.)
Sorry to hear about your difficulties, but move on.
Best of luck!
2007-05-17 13:46:23 · answer #3 · answered by tigglys 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you laugh about it with her, she will soon be uninterested in bringing it up. It's hard to laugh at yourself when it is something that hurts, but it is also very healing. Life is so much easier when you're smiling.
If you consider this person a friend, and that's why you go to lunch with her, you might want to try and open up to her. I know when you open yourself up and share your feelings, it makes you very vulnerable, but if she is your friend, then this display of trust will take your friendship to a whole new level.
If she is not that much of a friend and more of just an aquantance, then why are you worring about what she thinks anyway?
I hope this helps.
2007-05-17 13:35:50 · answer #4 · answered by Family Man 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you need to avoid this person. The co-worker needs to make herself feel superior to you. I think that you know this deep inside your gut, don't let this go on. I am sorry that you are experiencing this, but she is only affecting you in a negative way.
If someone is bringing me down in life....they GO!!! You have only one chance in life and you don't need this experience
2007-05-17 13:37:47 · answer #5 · answered by Malea S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋