Dear sweet Betty should file a lawsuit against Behemoth for age discrimination.
And for creating "a hostile work atmosphere"
as well as sucking all the oxygen (and Oreos) out of any room she walks into.
So... how many people are lining up to give Behemoth a whoopin' (verbal, or otherwise)? Sounds like she's desperately in need of one...
E - the Behemoth better never pass me in a dark alley - that's all I'm sayin'. Now I hope since you have seen the extent of her nastiness, that what she said only pisses you off rather than make you think worse of yourself. We must must must be thinking of a truly snarky comeback for the next time you end up having to "converse" with her.
As for Betty. If you see her tell her there are people out here praying for her and sending her some extra strength to get through this horrible time. *sigh*
Alas, assholes - like the poor - will always be with us.
The best way to treat an asshole like Behemoth is to shun her. Smile politely, but do not talk to her except under the urgent necessity of doing business. Do her no favors; ignore her existence. And if she asks why, answer thus: Until you learn to live like a human being in the company of others, I see no reason to behave as though you are one.
I s'pose Elisson's way is probably better than smacking her upside the melon with a tire iron...
Ahh, we are surrounded by assholes! And we wonder, where is there punishment? I'll tell you where - at the end of their days when there is no one there who cares to help them and no one to mourn them when they pass and no one has one single memory of them that ellicits a smile. Miserable people live miserable lives but you have a choice as to whether you are going to let Gigantor or Magilla or whatever you call her dictate your level of well-being.
Do something nice for Betty - send her a card so she knows you are thinking of her - call her once in a while or take her to lunch. A lady like Betty would so appreciate your gesture.
As for Gargantua, smile brightly and say, "Lose this fine toosh? Heavens no! Why so & so would never forgive me, he admires it so!" Throw in an airy, annoying little laugh and go on your way. The look on her face will carry you for quite a while.
And don't neglect Betty who deserves a little extra attention!
Look through all your comments and realize how many people whether they've met you or not, love you just the way you are!
I had one particular thorn in my side for years at another job. I very nearly found myself on the wrong side of the unemployment line after informing said douche that "the next conversation we have ends with my seeing just how far through the drywall I can shove your head..."
I recommend Elisson's line of tact, for now. Though I think the drywall avenue might be worth exploring....
BSTommy, the drywall thing is DEFINITELY worth exploring. I'm just waiting for the moment Behemoth feels compelled to tell me a blouse I'm wearing doesn't complement my figure. Miss Douchebag's Head...meet Mr. Drywall.
Eri, your friends are so nice.
I think Behemoth needs a lap band around her throat so she can f*cking die. Yeah. I said it....
As for your dear friend, wishing her all the best. I find it really inspiring that she plugged away for so many years at her job. It has probably kept her young, just to be out shmoozing and stuff instead of sitting indoors knitting doilies or whatever.
I'll say an extra prayer for Betty and her daughter. I know He hears my prayers. The creaking and cracking of these old knees as I assume the position just has to get His attention.
As to the assholes of the world, they are much more common now that we have lost the concept of fightin' words. It wasn't real long ago that words that Behemoth uses on what seems to be a regular basis would have got her busted square in the beezer. People talked nicer back then, mostly.
I will keep Betty in my thoughts.
As for Behemoth. Maybe God can put all the dirtbags in her vagina!
maybe the real question is this...
would you rather behemoth suffer her punishment here in this world or later on, when she has to answer to a higher authority?
i'm sure she'll get hers....
No, the head should not meet the drywall but rather the sewage-stained carpet you have so eloquently described in previous posts.
(I hope Betty is holding up ok.)
Honey...let it go. The woman has issues that have nothing to do with you! But, I'd roll her over with a car iff'n you want. I know a guy!
put a couple of oreo cookies on behemth's desk and watch her go nuts gaaaaaa
I missed the first horrible post altogether. It must've been during my 'not doing very well' time. I kind of checked out...
This woman is a complete jerk. No social graces.
My standard reply to jerks like this is "Well, I can do ...., however, unfortunately for you, you will always be an asshole."
Case in point, "I know I could lose weight if I wanted to, however, unfortunately for YOU, you will ALWAYS be an asshole."
I can usually twist it around to fit the scenario...
What a dork she is. Pathetic. Really.
Behemoth = AssHat.
Hope Betty changes her mind.
Nice blog.
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