Do you think that they're setting up the new receptionist to not be liked by us? My old boss' secretary would always have to ask for permission to do anything. Even things as urbane as setting candy out for the office to enjoy. It really turned us against her because she was such a kiss ... She would even get my boss coffee every day at 3:00. If she was helping one of the other managers and we were making progress on something, she'd excuse herself to get him coffee.
While that's the kind of loyalty you want in an assistant, it isn't the kind of quality you want in a coworker.
While that's the kind of loyalty you want in an assistant, it isn't the kind of quality you want in a coworker.