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I realised today I'm easily irritated and it bothered me.

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imsuchagrump · 18/06/2019 20:29

So I work in accounts and today was v busy no different to any other day but I was trying to concentrate on my work but was interrupted by phone calls and various other interruptions . Anyway one phone call I took irritated me possibly because I was interrupted and really didn't want to deal with this and I spoke to my supervisor and I admit spoke a little irritated to her about the phone call . she said to me your getting worse you are, I was a bit taken aback and said sorry and carried on with what I was doing . I thought after a few minutes I should of explained I'm busy with this and really couldn't deal with this phone call at the same time .
It bothered me that I must sound bad tempered especially by my supervisor who is extremely easily irritated by everything.
It's my own fault for trying to work and take unnecessary phone calls at the same time .

But it really bothered me that I may be turning into this grumpy cow .
I know I try to do it all and really I'm annoyed with myself not others .
Does anyone feel like this? tips for when you feel annoyed please .

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sqirrelfriends · 18/06/2019 21:06

I get it. When you're concentrating and just need to get stuff done it can be so frustrating to have your train of thought broken for every inane thing.

I have one colleague who must think I'm the worlds bitch. I trained her on a process and even produced a guide for her to follow. She still called me every time she had to do it and asked the same questions over and over to the point it would be easer just to do it myself. During that time everyone who dared to interrupt me got given the glare. Angry

I'm much more chill now I promise.

sqirrelfriends · 18/06/2019 21:07

In terms of tips, I took great pleasure in telling half the office what a massive idiot she was.

Also tea, lots of tea.

TheDoctorDances · 18/06/2019 21:08

I get like this a lot, struggling with being busy and can find myself overwhelmed. I have an anxiety disorder and knowing my triggers seems to help. Try not to let yourself get too hungry or overtired, and what seems to have helped recently was reducing my sugar and caffeine intake.

Iggly · 18/06/2019 21:09

Block out hours in your diary and don’t take calls in that time.

I used to take myself off to a quiet place and would put my phone onto voicemail.

You’re not a paramedic. Any emergencies can wait.

imsuchagrump · 18/06/2019 22:14

Thanks for the replies,
I was worried I sound a right bitch but the comment from my supervisor who is a bit of a bitch so perhaps I'm overthinking things .
I'm definitely going to prioritise going forward I can't do it all and I'm not going to get annoyed.

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