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To arse kiss with a bottle of wine - work related

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Dogzeyes · 20/09/2015 23:18

When I started at my work there was a training element which required some fairly complex computer stuff (stuff you can't just learn it with a Google search etc you need someone to train you) I was trained for a year by a colleague who at the time I thought was a little dismissive of my questions etc but I naively didn't question it as this person was a respected member of the team.

So this team member moved on and I was assigned another supervisor who basically thinks I need to start from scratch with my training (meaning certain projects I thought I was almost finished with I need to start from scratch) it's a very frustrating situation.

The boss of both the old and new supervisor absolutely loved the old supervisor and won't hear a word against her and the new supervisor is extremely annoyed that she has to spend time correcting this other persons work (I think she feels quite unappreciated). She is obviously really resentful that she is having to train me and I feel like I can't ask questions etc and every time I contact it takes forever to arrange a meeting and she often cancels last minute. I've spoken to her boss and his response was to shrug his shoulders and say she is very busy to try and arrange a time when she is free.

Anyway I hope you followed all that!

Anyway I could make a massive fuss but wibu to basically buy the new supervisor a little present apologise she was put in this position and arse kiss massively so I can get properly trained. She also has lots of allergies (so chocolate and flowers are out) so I'm very tempted to buy her wine although I'm not 100% she likes it as I don't know her very well.

AIBU (DH thinks I am)

OP posts:
TestingTestingWonTooFree · 20/09/2015 23:28

I wouldn't frame it as an apology, but as a thank you. Wine is generally a good gift (that can be regifted) provided they're not teetotal or an alcoholic.

Fatmomma99 · 20/09/2015 23:46

agree with Testing. Don't make it about the issues which you have no control over, make it personal, and a personal thank you. Something home-made I'm sure will be equally as good.

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