Celadon Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I could use some help with a little decision that's related to a bigger issue. I'll try to be brief. So, I've received several emails in my work email account from someone I had a conflict with this week, and I don't know whether to (a) read them now and possibly get upset, which is the opposite of what I want for my weekend or (b) read them at work on Monday and possibly get upset there/then. The person is using a free service my company offers but is notoriously difficult and manipulative and pushy. Really, if I were him I'd be embarrassed at myself. I've been struggling to not let his behavior affect me, but it does. Thus I am having a hard time deciding what action to take so that I keep him and his negativity as far away from me as possible. I'm leaning toward not reading the emails now (no need to, from a customer-service perspective; I won't get in trouble) because they'll probably make me upset. And because if I were to respond, it could encourage him to write more unnecessary and aggravating emails. But, if I don't read them now, it might hang over me all weekend, knowing I've gotta deal with his pointless demands then. And, theoretically, if I read them today I could have time to do something fun to counteract his negativity. Can someone give me some impartial perspective on this? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutbrownhare Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 If you decide not to read the emails now - and there's no reason why you should, as it's the weekend - then make sure you DO do something fun, to give you a bit of perspective and, well, to have fun. Regardless of his negativity. You have a choice as to whether this hangs over you all weekend. Don't let it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celadon Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 Thanks, nutbrownhare. Sensible and helpful advice, as usual. ETA: And I just realized that your signature applies to my situation. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutbrownhare Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 If there was a 'Like' button on here, I'd have just clicked it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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