I’m feeling much better.
I saw my dentist on Monday. After a short discussion he was ready to set me up to have my hurting tooth pulled. Then I asked if my tooth ache could have been caused by the sinus infection I was getting. His eyes lit up and he said that could very well be causing the pain. So we’re holding off on pulling the tooth, or doing anything. He said if it starts hurting again without any sinus symptoms then we’ll go ahead and take care of it then. So yay! Let’s hope the pain stays away!
As for the office politics… apparently I wasn’t the only one being targeted by the “best friends club”. We had our monthly staff meeting today and the guy who’s over our manager was there. He had some very stern words for us all. As much as I dislike being talked to like I’m 5, I was really glad he “yelled” at us all the way he did. I don’t think our manager would have resolved anything on her own or even told us all to grow up and stop acting like we’re in high school. She’s too worried about being buddies with us… at least some of us. Anyhow I hope that puts a stop to the rumor mill. Even though I had a private talk with the girl that was told the lie, I went ahead and sent her an email today to make sure there was no bad blood between us. She said we’re cool as far as she’s concerned. So I feel better about that, but I’m still angry over being betrayed. I’m still going ahead with my plan to not talk to people.
Oh… positive note… during the meeting I spoke up for my partner, Donna. Someone had been telling people she was mean, or she was rude to me or some stupid crap like that. So I said in front of everyone that she’s not mean or rude and is actually a very nice person. She was really touched by my short little speach. After the meeting she caught me in a surprise hug and told me thanks. I’m really very glad that we’re in that little room together. It’s funny how much one person can make such a difference in how I feel about going to work everyday.
Thanks to all of you who commented on my last post. You’re support really means a lot to me. I’m really grateful to have you all in my life and I hope I’m in some way helpful to each of you.
HI FIVE Rachel!!!
I’m glad you are overcoming the office politics, for now and I hope in the future so you can do what you are being paid for - work. 
You are so welcome on the comment! We are always there for one another.
I hope your sinus and tooth ache cease sooner rather then later.
Hopefully the tooth ache will get better on it’s own rather than having to get pulled. I never knew that a sinus infection could cause tooth pain. Learn something new on this site everyday. Thanks Rachel! As for work politics it really is sad that even goes on. High school ends and some people just can’t get out of their habits of gossip. Good for you for standing up for someone.
Good! I hope this doesn’t sound stupid, but I’m proud of you for taking the office politics into your own hands and addressing it. I wish more people would speak up and speak out and squash the stupid rumors! Also - GLAD to hear you don’t need a tooth yanked - hopefully now that the sinus infection has passed the pain will be gone for good! That must be a huge relief! Hows your A1C? With my husband’s latest health issues, we’re monitoring - it was 8.3 last time (down from the almost *11* when he was in the hospital). Next test in January.
good idea, with staying quiet at work, if you have a core group of people that you trust, that’s all you need. I have a hard time trusting anyone and I’m getting worse as I get older and learn more about people. We go thru many employees where I work and it’s alot of work to get attached and then realize they are an a hole.
whaaaa????? it’s over?????? no ambulances? or live breaking news stories?? *spits in disgust*
oOoo… tongue thrashings… I’m taking a class on delivering those (and other customer service/workplace etiquette & conflict resolution stuff) next week!!!! glad your manager’s manager was able to quell the situation.. OUCH!! though, sucks your manager couldn’t handle the situation… maybe you can take her job!!!!! *jen starts new rumor: rach is after her manager’s job*