Yet more posting, this time a bit more thoughtful....

[hel_ana]

I just had a conversation via IM with the not-so-annoying coworker in the loft. It came about because one of the annoying new guys made it crystal clear that he's super happy that I'm leaving.


me@mybrighthouse.com: It's good to know that T likes me about as much as I like him.
coworker@mybrighthouse.com: lol
coworker@mybrighthouse.com: that definately shows
me@mybrighthouse.com: Well, at least I should be able to get some packing help out of it.
me@mybrighthouse.com: Is it obvious that I don't like him?
coworker@mybrighthouse.com: yup
me@mybrighthouse.com: How?
coworker@mybrighthouse.com: but i dunno... you kinda come across that way to everyone
coworker@mybrighthouse.com: so not definately
me@mybrighthouse.com: I come accross as disliking everyone?
coworker@mybrighthouse.com: uh huh
me@mybrighthouse.com: really?
me@mybrighthouse.com: Even td?
coworker@mybrighthouse.com: or maybe more condescending
coworker@mybrighthouse.com: which comes across as not liking.....doesnt bother me cuz i know that is just how you are
me@mybrighthouse.com: Huh. Interesting.
me@mybrighthouse.com: I wonder why that is.

So, you who know me best, do you have any perspective on this for me? I'm honestly curious and open to anything you're going to throw out.

Comments

[eve2007.livejournal.com]

You are a very warm spirited person in your circle of friends. You could be different in your work environment though. I agree with Don about being higher educated. From experience, those who I would consider an "intellect" (like yourself) do tend to come off a bit stuffy or pretentious. Personally I don't feel you come off like that to me, but maybe you are coming off that way to others. I would be able to judge much easier if I was part of your work environment though.

But hey, you are leaving that place, so who cares what they think :)

[hel_ana]

What they think? No-one.

But if I'm going to get along in the business environment here, then I have to be aware of why I'm being perceived so differently than I perceive myself.

[eve2007.livejournal.com]

Understandable.
Just take what they say, analyze a little and then just watch your actions going forward. I have had to reinvent myself a few times in my work environment.

[hel_ana]

::nods::

Thanks for the input. :)