Colleague showing off about upcoming holiday?

[radoxxxx]

Me and colleague wanted the same week off. She got in there first so annoying but first come first served.

She knows I couldn’t have the time off and yet she won’t shut up about her holiday telling me facts about the country, what she’s going to wear and what facial she’s going to get.

Firstly I wouldn’t give a shit about that in any circumstance (sorry to sound miserable but talk about your holiday or dream I’ll probably zone out). But in this situation aibu to expect her to have a little tact to not blab on about it.

It was the only week I could go as friend I’ve not see since Covid will be there.

(Also please no replies of she got in there first, because I know she did and I don’t have an issue with that part at all, it’s the bragging part that’s frustrating me)

I once wanted time off to see my son in a school play. Colleague got there seconds before to get hair appointment, overheard me asking. Manager said sorry colleague needs it off. Colleague said only appointment I can get at Christmas and talked for days about how excited she was. She actually nearly got me excited to be honest!!! Sometimes you just have to let people off

Did your colleague know that you needed the exact same time off because you could ONLY meet your friend at that time? If she didn't know, then you can't expect her not to be talking about her holiday - I assume she doesn't know how much you actually needed that particular week/fortnight?

Grow up, Dramalama.

She is excited.

You are jealous.

End of.

@radoxxxx

I did feel sorry for you, but after the above post, you lost my sympathy.

maybe some people don't give a shit that you were too slow to book the week you wanted🤷🏻‍♀️

The usual exchange of pleasantries is fine. People talking incessantly about themselves isn't. It's intrusive and it's rude. I am happy to support those who need a supportive ear, but people's holidays, dreams, pet dogs and TV-watching habits are generally not a point of interest to others.

By this thread's standards I'll also be deemed a miserable arse. Fine. I'm also a professional and productive arse who is completely uninterested in engaging in idle or spiteful gossip. To plenty of people those are positives.

YANBU. I find noise-cancelling earphones work like a charm.

My entire workplace chat is us taking it in turns to brag about our upcoming holiday and then everyone asking "are you going on holiday? You hadn't mentioned it " 😆

Then tell her to shut up. She probably won't bother you again. Win, I guess?

Pretty much. Be quicker next time.

Envy is a really bad look op.

People might like talking about their holidays but it doesn't mean others have to listen to the excessive commentary.

"Oh well there you go. Just letting you know but no one gives a shit about your holiday, and most are too polite to tell you to shut up."

Erm. Nope, just you misery guts

You sound pretty nasty so maybe it's on purpose!

To be fair most people don't have only one week they want to go on holiday if I was her I would assume you just booked for a different time. Totally normal to be excited and talk about an upcoming trip

One of the advantages of hybrid working and/or working from home is much less of such annoying behaviour from work colleagues.

She’s not going to a wedding in Israel is she?

I agree with you op

Wow - sounds like you need a holiday or something to remove the chip from your shoulder

😂👀

SAME! I’d never feel bitter about someone being excited. I want to hear it. Also tell me about it when you get back. The poor colleague has done nothing other than being more organised and got in there first!

You really are miserable OP.

This. Try to lighten up op or you will start to feel further resentment towards this colleague. Someone had to get in there first.

Hopefully it rains all through her stupid holiday and she gets bitten by a fish!!

I bet you're fun at parties

You sound pretty miserable, OP. Maybe you should consider what people are telling you here.