Chesty McBoob's blog post - Thanks

To all the lovely people who wished me well with my stand today.

It went really well and I am very glad I did it. For the first time ever I had a chat with my most senior boss about the situation I've had with a senior colleague who just won't accept me undertaking my role (which involves me asking her to do particular things...). I am more "junior" so she simply won't take any challenge or questioning from me. I used to work for her and I think she just can't get past that relationship. She is incredibly rude about it sometimes "I am accountable to no-one!" etc. Other times she can be quite sweet. I just don't get her.

Apparently though this is not just about me and there are more issues afoot than just my experience. He will now keep an eye on the situation and has also given me full authority to say no or a polite version of "piss off" to this person if she is getting to me or refusing to do her job/help me do mine.

I feel relieved to have done this today and laid the problem bare in front of him. I really wasn't sure how he would take it. A problem shared etc.! I know I have a lot more "stands" to take with her but at least I know I have his backing now.