How do you respond or deal with a coworker that makes underhanded comments and than changes the subject immediately? Dealing with someone who is very upset that she is not going on the latest trip due to a family obligation. Last event we went to she was sabotaging me at every turn. The other day she made such a nasty comment towards me and than changed the subject immediately. Very cunning but I guess she had to get her swipes in. I don’t know how to deal with these situations so I don’t say anything but I wind up rumerating all night long. Terrible. I think I need to learn how to stick up for myself but to be honest, I’m not that clever.
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How do you respond or deal with a coworker that makes underhanded comments and than changes the subject immediately? Dealing with someone who is very upset that she is not going on the latest trip due to a family obligation. Last event we went to she was sabotaging me at every turn. The other day she made such a nasty comment towards me and than changed the subject immediately. Very cunning but I guess she had to get her swipes in. I don’t know how to deal with these situations so I don’t say anything but I wind up rumerating all night long. Terrible. I think I need to learn how to stick up for myself but to be honest, I’m not that clever.


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