Originally posted by northernladuk
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Essentially that is what I have done. I spoke to XXX this morning and she said that Ms MicroManager was involving me in office politics. I have asked Ms MM to explain her concerns in more detail. -
Not at all. When I spoke to XXX I was told it was appropriate for her to be copied in.Originally posted by Zippy View PostHave you accidentally dropped MicroManager in it?
Not that I am aware of.....! She is just a carp manager and unable to deal with someone that is more qualified and has more experience than her..........!Originally posted by Zippy View PostHas she been trying to keep tings to himself?Comment
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Originally posted by Mustang View PostNope - just those appropriate for the content as anyone would..........!!

anyone? really?
you've never had e-mails from people telling you something that is of no interest / relevance?Comment
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Did you not note the sarcasm?!Originally posted by stillooking View Postyou've never had e-mails from people telling you something that is of no interest / relevance?
I meant to say "anyone smart".....!!
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I really hate people like that, they always try and muscle in on the people they feel threatened by.Originally posted by Mustang View PostNot at all. When I spoke to XXX I was told it was appropriate for her to be copied in.
Not that I am aware of.....! She is just a carp manager and unable to deal with someone that is more qualified and has more experience than her..........!Comment
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some of the emoticons can be a bit confusing/misleading, for a dinosaur (like me).Originally posted by Mustang View PostDid you not note the sarcasm?!
I meant to say "anyone smart".....!!
HTH
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You need one of theseOriginally posted by stillooking View Postsome of the emoticons can be a bit confusing/misleading, for a dinosaur (like me).
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Which then means that her job is not unique to her and could be in danger of being chopped and her duties passed to others that are aware of and are quite capable of what she did. This seemed to be the main focus in the one public sector client I had. Project could go to rat tulip for all they cared as long as their jobs were safe.Originally posted by Mustang View PostNot at all. When I spoke to XXX I was told it was appropriate for her to be copied in.
Not that I am aware of.....! She is just a carp manager and unable to deal with someone that is more qualified and has more experience than her..........!'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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