Markr Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 get a t-shirt with "STAMP OUT TB" sure he'll get the message Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 get a t-shirt with "STAMP OUT TB" sure he'll get the message TB being 'the badgers'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Thanks for the responses everyone. Somebody raised an interesting point regarding whether I should expect any serious answers on here and that I should know what to do. In my heart I do know what to do but wanted to see whether anybody on here had differerent ideas. In general most were sensible (although I get the sentiment of the 'wnidmilling' approach I won't be taking that advice thanks). I will be: 1) Not responding to the mail 2) Speaking to him 1-1 to explain why I felt it wasn't appropriate 3) Keeping a copy of the mail 4) Keeping Mungler on a retainer for him to sign-off my compromise agreement at some point in the future! Cheers all. Whilst your having your 1 to 1 with him, why don't you offer him an outing with you to start off with on the clays. You would be amazed the number of blinkered folks who become less anti when they actually learn a little more about the workings of the countryside.It could be well worth your while to have a bash at getting him on the side of the unbiased and he might just enjoy himself ... from Auntie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misser Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 i work in a small company where i am the only shooter, they know i shoot and some avidly oppose it - discussions like this have cropped up and in the past have tried to enter into a debate - now i dont bother and it is never mentioned as there is nothing to gain by either party - they have their views and i have mine, i have seldom found that you can alter their views and although i respect their views they will not alter mine. personally i would ignore it and as one poster said just keep it on file should any further issues arise but thats just my opinion - GL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 I too would ignore it but, KEEP a copy of the email just in case he continues and it becomes more of a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Mine is also a small company and they know i shoot. That knowledge gained me a 450 axre permission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbyathome Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 i agree with paul a one to one chat would be my way of dealing with it explaning that he is entitled to his views but leave you out of it i also think 1000milesaway has a good idea of offering him to have a day on clays i would bring the day out up first and if he agreed i would speak to him on the day also keep the email on a forwarded personal email address so the company can not delete it just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greymaster Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Does you employer have a code of conduct/policy about poltical campaigning? You should not have been singled out as it is encouraging your work colleagues to disapprove of your private pasttime. He is obviously needling you as he had no need to mention you at all in his campaign. What will he do next? You need to nip this in the bud. Take action with his superiors and get them to send another email around with an apology. Or if he sends a private email of apology, reply with thanks, and copy the mail list in. That's what I would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 3. "I'll shoot one in honour of your daughter the next time I'm out. Maybe a nice hat for her and a shaving brush for your wife?" Nice! Coffee/screen interface!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Have you noticed that X button on your mail ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 If he is the one that decides your pay and career i would either take it to the HR dept or look for another job asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennym Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Ignore it. Think about this, too many email 'incidents' end up in tribunals these days. Being drawn into an argument in the workplace will not have a good ending it would not be using your head. If you are going to say something, say it verbally in a situation where you are not in the workplace. Keep the email or forward it to private email and print it for a file at home -and any subsequent correspondence. Bottom line -stay out of it, if working in large organisations has taught me anything it's to cover your **** and pick your fights carefully. T Agreed,... also make a note in a diary of any digs or comments your boss makes, this will be excellent evidence of passive aggressive bullying if things ever come to a head my be you will never use them, A Chinese war lord Tai-sui one said " Greet every man with a kind word and gesture,.... you must also have a plan to kill him" a loose translation but you get the idea. Baden Powell put it more simply " be prepared" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee-kinsman Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Keep a record (day, date, time, context) of his comments that you feel are bias towards you but say nothing. Smile and be polite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Capture a badger, really annoy it then let it loose in his office and see how much he loves them after that. I would ignore it but keep it on record and as others have said note down any time he makes other comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikky Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 its like the fox argument...wait till one rips your face off mikky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 No offence to you but why would you expect to get a sensible answer from people on here you should use your common sense and ignore. No offence to you either, but rather ironically, this is one PW topic where in my opinion many of the replies have been above average on the sensible scale. Others not. Maybe you find what you're looking for...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 I love my employer I really do (not). E-mail from HR today.' Hi. We have just noticed that back in 2011 we paid you too much. blah blah blah. Can you let us know when you will be repaying it?' :no: :no: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) My response by email would be "me no pablos englais". If they phone your DDI then repeat "no, no, no" intermixed with "he no here" in the same fashion as the Mexican house keeper / maid that crops up in Family Guy. Job jobbed. Edited February 13, 2013 by Mungler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 I love my employer I really do (not). E-mail from HR today.' Hi. We have just noticed that back in 2011 we paid you too much. blah blah blah. Can you let us know when you will be repaying it?' :no: :no: they could always take it out of your bonus? or just blame your boss, explain how he's being a bit of a bully and you'd happily accept the over payment in lieu of compensation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejay22 Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Forgive if you like but don`t forget, put it all down in a book, document times, dates , how it made you feel etc. I know of a production worker who kept a journal on the abuse he took from his manager for over 2 years. Came forward and your man was out the door pronto. Gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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