You could try writing it down instead of saying it out loud.

I once wrote a document of my concerns and gave it to my manager. He thought it meant I was going to leave, so panicked, (I wasn't going to leave) but it made him sit up and listen for a few minutes at least.

Lovely sky pic
anxious | Homepage | 12.01.06 - 9:39 am | #

Good advice from Anx.
At least you still have your dignity and, believe me, that is worth something.
Good list
kaz | Homepage | 12.01.06 - 12:14 pm | #

Yes Beth, it certainly sounds as though you are maintaining your dignity admirably in the face of what sounds like concerted provocation. I for one would have stood on the desks and launched into several inarticulate, screaming tirades against all and sundry by now- which might have made my feel better for five or six seconds but would have little overall effect, other than amusing whatever bystanders happened to be in earshot.

Mind you sometimes you do just need to let it all out and damn the consequences, don't you?? Friday afternoon could be a good time to start (because you can always escape to the alternative reality of the pub afterwards...)
jonathan | Homepage | 12.01.06 - 12:33 pm | #

mmmm pub.....

actually, now that the full plan has been revealed there are people who have much greater reason to shout & scream than I do, so I'll just have to shut up about it!
beth | Homepage | 12.01.06 - 1:41 pm | #

Kaz - it's a bit of a strange list (that's what random does for you). Don't think I've listened to "Oh Daddy" since about 1986 - it was on vinyl that's for sure.

anx - thanx

(sorry)
beth | Homepage | 12.01.06 - 8:16 pm | #

Just keep looking at the sky.
That way life carries on regardless of all that work 'stuff'.

Always works for me.
In fact I'd stare upwards permanently if I could.
Timbo | Homepage | 12.01.06 - 11:38 pm | #

The sky looks quite apocalyptic - probably a fair reflection of your feelings at the moment, but you'll get through this. Don't let the bastards grind you down...
J | 12.02.06 - 12:05 am | #