mackie1967
Dealing with snarky co-workers
Oct 21, 2015
Prior to my VSG in August, I told only 2 close co-workers what I was planning to do and they respected my privacy and did not tell anyone. What most people knew, is that I was having "hernia repair" surgery (not a lie). I did not tell my manager/supervisor, due to the fact there is absolutely NO privacy in our office. My manager is extremely unprofessional and actually tells other people the reasons for call-offs (illness, family issues, personal issues ect.). But now, 11 weeks and 53 pounds later, most people suspect the "truth". I did tell another co-worker the truth when she point blank ask me earlier this week.
Now, I am getting snarky/snide comments from people. This morning's example: I was referred to as "Miss America" while at the copier. I am 48 years old, and was dressed professionally in black dress pants and a black sweater. I am dressing nicer, and wearing make-up, and simple jewelery, but still...I am not being cocky or arrogant, ect. I look better and definately feel so much better , and I believe it shows in the way I carry myself.
I have known since the beginning what would happen, by not telling everyone....I was just postponing the inevitable questions...comments...remarks...gossip...rudeness...opinions and what nots of others!!
Question: How have you dealt with questions and snide comments? If you did not announce your plans prior to your surgery, when did you tell everyone...how did you tell everyone? Is it too late to "come clean"?
