Daily Encouragement Fran and Jesus on the Job (Jealous Coworker - Part 2 of 5) Tuesday, November 19, 2013 Solomon wrote: Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy? (Prov. 27:4) Who indeed? Fran is discovering just how dangerous it is to work with a jealous coworker. About a month ago a woman named Jenny transferred to Frans office and accepted a lower position. She has become more and more vocal about how over-qualified she is for her job. Fran and her good friend, Louise, are walking to the cafeteria when Jenny walks in behind them. Fran and Louise have tried unsuccessfully to be friendly to Jenny, but they try once again. Want to join us for lunch? Louise asks. Yeah, why not, Jenny responds. As they sit down to eat, Jenny says to Fran, You had a presentation today, didnt you, Fran? Yeah, were trying to get the Edwards Construction account, Fran replies. Jenny says. I landed the largest construction company in the Northeast when I worked in Boston, you know. Fran can feel the anger start to creep up within her. She sends up a wordless prayer before she responds. I wish I had known, Jenny. I could have used your advice. Well, they should have let me have that account, Jenny says. Ive got the experience that would have guaranteed we would get it. How did the presentation go? Its all Fran can do to answer Jenny with a civil tone of voice. I really couldnt tell. They said it would be a week before they make a decision. Louise is angry, too, and she just cant sit there without defending her friend. She says, Well, I can assure you, if anyone can get that account, Fran can. Im sure you did a great job, Fran. Jenny laughs and says, Well, Louise, Id expect you to say that about your good friend, but Im looking at it from a business perspective. With my experience I would have done a better job. Excuse me, Jenny, Louise retorts, but thats your opinion and you ought to keep it to yourself. Oh, Louise, dont take everything so personal. Im just saying it like it is, Jenny replies. No, youre saying it the way you want it to be, Louise continues, and youre downright rude. Hey, Fran interjects, this conversation is getting out of hand. Thanks for your loyalty, Louise, but Jenny has a right to her opinion. Maybe we better get back to work. As they start to leave, Jenny says, You know, its stupid for women to be so emotional about these things. Im just talking business and you two keep taking it personal. As they say, if you dont like the heat, get out of the kitchen. Fran and Louise walk away without another word to Jenny, but steam is coming out of Louises ears. Can you believe that woman? Shes just jealous of you, Fran.
Posted on: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:55:38 +0000
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