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New colleague comment - rude or misunderstanding?

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RunnerDeb · 18/07/2025 14:21

A new (male) colleague started on my team recently. I interviewed him along with our (male) manager.

Conversation with new colleague yesterday about how he found our companies interview process compared to his previous company. He said that when I came down to collect him from the office reception ahead of the interview he thought I was the Secretary and was surprised when I sat down to interview him!!

Is it me or is that a really rude comment. There’s one thing thinking it, another saying it. It implies I wasn’t suitable to be in that role.

OP posts:
ImGoneUnderground · 22/07/2025 00:46

Rude & so impolite, to say the least - what a twat - hope he doesn't get to be kept in the job? trying to be a 'big man. First impressions are usually right.
'People are strange'.....etc

Labelledelune · 22/07/2025 11:08

HevenlyMeS · 20/07/2025 20:33

Completely Concur With You
So refreshingly lovely to read an open minded, warmhearted, compassionate comment
God Bless You&Yours
I'm also on the autistic spectrum as are my Beloved Children
We'd all say things without sides without intent to upset especially when nervous, & also especially when younger & more naive
Sometimes the ones whom know exactly the right things to say are the wolves in sheeps clothing
As my Beloved Mum would put it "' The devil is a charming man"'
Those open books are most surely normally, wholesomely harmless 💚🌼
God Bless You&Yours & Thank you again

I am also on the spectrum. Maybe that’s why I’ve never taken offence but I think I’ve given it few times 😂

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