How To Deal With My Annoying Co-Worker?

[AKL_Megs]

I have a co-worker who is beginning to annoy me. Well, it's my own fault really. She is "trying" to start her own promotion company. One afternoon, a bunch of us were sitting around at work on some down time, and she said she needed models for her latest "promotional event". She wouldn't back down, so I walked away. Well, she followed me, cornered me, and to get her off my back, I foolishly told her that I would "think about it" and gave her my phone number so she would leave me alone.

Flash forward to last week.

She is at it again. Now it is another "promotional event". This one is being held at an exclusive, posh restaurant/nightclub that is across the street from my subdivision. When she mentioned this, WITHOUT THINKING, I blurted, "I live across the street from there!"

Later that day, she came in all frantic because her "mentor" backed down on her and she is planning this whole event alone. Whatever.

So, just two seconds ago, I get a phone call from her and she leaves me this frantic message... and I just KNOW that she is going to want to use my house in some aspect, either for her "models" to get dressed in, or for people to park, or something. Even if it's not that, I don't want a part of any of this nonsense.

I have to be civil and work with her. She is the kind of woman who could make my work life a living hell. How do I tell her, "Back off, not interested!" without ticking her off royally?

 

[Serena]

I don't see a happy ending here. You might as well tick her off now instead of later.

 

[ajk912]

I don't see a happy ending here. You might as well tick her off now instead of later.

Yeah, really. Sounds like she is using you big time. That sucks.

 

[DisneyBlonde]

Aren't you already busy that day? Isn't that the day you have the thing...at that place...??

 

[AKL_Megs]

Aren't you already busy that day? Isn't that the day you have the thing...at that place...??

LOL, this will be the THIRD time I've had that thing... I wonder for how long that excuse will work!!!

 

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

Tell her that the homeowners association requires three weeks notice to approve any activities like that, and that a bond has to be in place for liability issues.


(even if there is no such thing!)

 

[lovetoscrap]

Look in the mirror and repeat after me.. . .

NO.


NO!


no.


nO.


nnnnnnnnno.


nooooooooo.


The fewer words the better but if you feel that you need a few more try:

I'm sorry, no.

I am not interested.

I am not comfortable with that.

I already have plans.

I appreciate you thinking of me, but I am not interested.

You have some great ideas, but I am able to participate.

 

[AKL_Megs]

Look in the mirror and repeat after me.. . .

NO.


NO!


no.


nO.


nnnnnnnnno.


nooooooooo.


The fewer words the better but if you feel that you need a few more try:

I'm sorry, no.

I am not interested.

I am not comfortable with that.

I already have plans.

I appreciate you thinking of me, but I am not interested.

You have some great ideas, but I am able to participate.

I've never had an easy time with those two letters!!!

 

[Serena]

Tell her you have company coming.


You don't have to tell her we come from far and on lines that come into your house.

 

[MinnieMe87]

LOL, this will be the THIRD time I've had that thing... I wonder for how long that excuse will work!!!

Noooooo, I thought you were sick?? Or going to be sick?? You must be feeling a little bit under the weather right now, and know you're going to just not be able to have anyone come over to your house that night! Remember to turn off all lights, and don't answer the phone! If she comes pounding on your door, you could always call the cops!

 

[AKL_Megs]

Tell her you have company coming.


You don't have to tell her we come from far and on lines that come into your house.

LMAO! "I am so busy, I have company EVERY night!!!"

Noooooo, I thought you were sick?? Or going to be sick?? You must be feeling a little bit under the weather right now, and know you're going to just not be able to have anyone come over to your house that night! Remember to turn off all lights, and don't answer the phone! If she comes pounding on your door, you could always call the cops!

LOL, thankfully, she knows not where I live!!!

I don't know if I should even call her back!

 

[DisneyBlonde]

Tell her you have company coming.


You don't have to tell her we come from far and on lines that come into your house.

Mojito party at AKL_Megs? I'll have to check my calendar, but I think I can make it!

 

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

LMAO! "I am so busy, I have company EVERY night!!!"

LOL, thankfully, she knows not where I live!!!

I don't know if I should even call her back!

I hate it when those darn message systems and voice mail erase the messages befor I get them!

hehehehehhee

 

[AKL_Megs]

Tell her you have company coming.


You don't have to tell her we come from far and on lines that come into your house.

Noooooo, I thought you were sick?? Or going to be sick?? You must be feeling a little bit under the weather right now, and know you're going to just not be able to have anyone come over to your house that night! Remember to turn off all lights, and don't answer the phone! If she comes pounding on your door, you could always call the cops!

Mojito party at AKL_Megs? I'll have to check my calendar, but I think I can make it!

LOL! There will be chips and salsa too!!!

I hate it when those darn message systems and voice mail erase the messages befor I get them!

hehehehehhee

And I am SO PRONE to this problem! It happens when my MIL calls, too!

 

[OceanAnnie]

LMAO! "I am so busy, I have company EVERY night!!!"

LOL, thankfully, she knows not where I live!!!

I don't know if I should even call her back!

Didn't you go out this evening? You aren't even back yet are you?

 

[Serena]

Sounds like a plan to me.

 

[AKL_Megs]

Didn't you go out this evening? You aren't even back yet are you?

Well, wouldn't you know it! I AM still out! And DARN IT, what the heck happened to my phone? I lost it, right? I probably won't find it until Tuesday, right?

 

[lovetoscrap]

My answering machine is notorious for eating messages. I just hate it when that happens. And sometimes the battery goes out on my cordless phone and I have to go and buy a special battery--that can take me weeks to get around to!

And don't you have a dog that is vicious? Bites and all that. And a cat that pukes on strangers? You don't want to risk that.

(what the heck is a promotion company anyway?)

 

[AKL_Megs]

(what the heck is a promotion company anyway?)

Beats me... but I gather that it is something of a cross between a PR company and a party planning company. Pish posh.

 

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

Well, wouldn't you know it! I AM still out! And DARN IT, what the heck happened to my phone? I lost it, right? I probably won't find it until Tuesday, right?

proper cell phone etiquette requires you to put your cell phone to "silent" or turn it off when in company with other gentle persons of like good manners, or in a public place that would disrupt the flow of conversation, or music, or a movie!

(dang, I MISSED your message, sorry! How did it go?)

hehehehehe