Apparently I had a H&S woman close to tears.
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On the surface I come across as a miserable git. I am not, I am just a bit cautious about getting to know people because of moving about a lot from job to job.
On a recent walk round a bit of banter started between the site manager, the H&S woman and me about looking miserable etc. She then asked "is everything alright", followed by " Oh I nearly said I don't mean with you, I couldn't care less about that I just mean with the job".
I properly thought she was out of order at the comment as I know mental health is a big issue these days and nobody should be ashamed about owning up about it.
So, that was it, getting one over on a Health and Safety type person was a chance I was not going to miss. We get nothing but hassle off them.
I told her what I thought of her comment in a nice way, didn't raise my voice, and just told her that no matter that she said before to nullify it she said it so it must have been in her head. (Oh I nearly said...).
At one point she took a step towards me waving her finger so I gestured for her to back off.
I was informed later that she was heavily into studying peoples behaviour and thought she was a big expert on the subject and was close to tears back in the office saying she could not believe she was having to explain herself.
At one point in the conversation she turned to the manager and expected him to back her up but he didn't and said "well you did say it".
She frantically wrote a report about what happened while it was fresh in her mind just in case I took it further. No intention of doing because I can't do with the hassle. I had made my point.
On a recent walk round a bit of banter started between the site manager, the H&S woman and me about looking miserable etc. She then asked "is everything alright", followed by " Oh I nearly said I don't mean with you, I couldn't care less about that I just mean with the job".
I properly thought she was out of order at the comment as I know mental health is a big issue these days and nobody should be ashamed about owning up about it.
So, that was it, getting one over on a Health and Safety type person was a chance I was not going to miss. We get nothing but hassle off them.
I told her what I thought of her comment in a nice way, didn't raise my voice, and just told her that no matter that she said before to nullify it she said it so it must have been in her head. (Oh I nearly said...).
At one point she took a step towards me waving her finger so I gestured for her to back off.
I was informed later that she was heavily into studying peoples behaviour and thought she was a big expert on the subject and was close to tears back in the office saying she could not believe she was having to explain herself.
At one point in the conversation she turned to the manager and expected him to back her up but he didn't and said "well you did say it".
She frantically wrote a report about what happened while it was fresh in her mind just in case I took it further. No intention of doing because I can't do with the hassle. I had made my point.
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carlpea said:
I'm not sticking my finger up anyone's arse to get along in life.
Struggling to see how this would help you to get along in life, except in some quite "speciliased" circles... 
OP - try cheering up - you'll be amazed how much better you'll feel if you approach everything from a positive standpoint!
sunbeam alpine said:
carlpea said:
I'm not sticking my finger up anyone's arse to get along in life.
Struggling to see how this would help you to get along in life, except in some quite "speciliased" circles... OP - try cheering up - you'll be amazed how much better you'll feel if you approach everything from a positive standpoint!
randomeddy said:
On the surface I come across as a miserable git. I am not, I am just a bit cautious about getting to know people because of moving about a lot from job to job.
On a recent walk round a bit of banter started between the site manager, the H&S woman and me about looking miserable etc. She then asked "is everything alright", followed by " Oh I nearly said I don't mean with you, I couldn't care less about that I just mean with the job".
I properly thought she was out of order at the comment as I know mental health is a big issue these days and nobody should be ashamed about owning up about it.
So, that was it, getting one over on a Health and Safety type person was a chance I was not going to miss. We get nothing but hassle off them.
I told her what I thought of her comment in a nice way, didn't raise my voice, and just told her that no matter that she said before to nullify it she said it so it must have been in her head. (Oh I nearly said...).
At one point she took a step towards me waving her finger so I gestured for her to back off.
I was informed later that she was heavily into studying peoples behaviour and thought she was a big expert on the subject and was close to tears back in the office saying she could not believe she was having to explain herself.
At one point in the conversation she turned to the manager and expected him to back her up but he didn't and said "well you did say it".
She frantically wrote a report about what happened while it was fresh in her mind just in case I took it further. No intention of doing because I can't do with the hassle. I had made my point.
Having read that a couple of times I'm not sure exactly what "point" you made... On a recent walk round a bit of banter started between the site manager, the H&S woman and me about looking miserable etc. She then asked "is everything alright", followed by " Oh I nearly said I don't mean with you, I couldn't care less about that I just mean with the job".
I properly thought she was out of order at the comment as I know mental health is a big issue these days and nobody should be ashamed about owning up about it.
So, that was it, getting one over on a Health and Safety type person was a chance I was not going to miss. We get nothing but hassle off them.
I told her what I thought of her comment in a nice way, didn't raise my voice, and just told her that no matter that she said before to nullify it she said it so it must have been in her head. (Oh I nearly said...).
At one point she took a step towards me waving her finger so I gestured for her to back off.
I was informed later that she was heavily into studying peoples behaviour and thought she was a big expert on the subject and was close to tears back in the office saying she could not believe she was having to explain herself.
At one point in the conversation she turned to the manager and expected him to back her up but he didn't and said "well you did say it".
She frantically wrote a report about what happened while it was fresh in her mind just in case I took it further. No intention of doing because I can't do with the hassle. I had made my point.
It seems like you're saying that you DO have mental health issues and she referred to them in a less-than-tactful way which now means you can put a grievance in...? Or something.....?
Looking at things from another way.
I think the foreman of the electricians is a loon. He can't say a full sentence without laughing.
The apprentice I have been working with has got a face like permanently slapped arse, and has serious communication issues. Mentioned by lots of people before you start blaming me.
He is slowly coming out of his shell, we were laughing at snippets of Little Britain which we both like a lot.
I have a great sense of humour, a bit too subtle for some, but that is their problem. If something is funny I will laugh, if something is serious I will be serious etc.
If somebody was stood smiling all day would they not be classed as a complete nutter.
I think the foreman of the electricians is a loon. He can't say a full sentence without laughing.
The apprentice I have been working with has got a face like permanently slapped arse, and has serious communication issues. Mentioned by lots of people before you start blaming me.
He is slowly coming out of his shell, we were laughing at snippets of Little Britain which we both like a lot.
I have a great sense of humour, a bit too subtle for some, but that is their problem. If something is funny I will laugh, if something is serious I will be serious etc.
If somebody was stood smiling all day would they not be classed as a complete nutter.
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