https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:47:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-672075 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:29:36 +0000 Mrs. Cowgirl 672075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rahlyrah: this is why i eat in my classroom and stay out of the teacher's lounge!!! can you eat in your car?...half joking ;) </p> <p>i'd suck it up and try and eat as far away from her as possible. and maybe, if you feel up to it, eat with the kids once a week? not sure what grade you are working with, though...my kindergartners would see it as a treat, but 6th graders notsomuch ;) but if the administration saw you eating with kids once in a while, it might rack up some bonus points! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-672009 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:20:38 +0000 reyorra 672009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree that it might not be worth the confrontation if you're only going to be there another month, but does she do this to anyone else? If you (politely) speak up and (politely) express your annoyance, perhaps it will spare others the frustration of having to listen to her comments about their personal choices.</p> <p>Some people are just busybodies... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671997 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:12:46 +0000 autumnlove 671997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry! She sounds really annoying but I would also try to brush it off for now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671984 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:07:32 +0000 Meridian 671984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babycanuck: Puahahaha, that's hilarious, I'm going to have to remember that one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671942 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:38:34 +0000 kjpugs 671942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am a picky eater and I used to work a horrendous job where people (2 specifically) would make comments daily about my meals. I just smiled (fakely) and didn't respond and they got the point. I often also ate at my desk. I admit I did get a bit snarky sometimes too! I couldn't figure out why they picked on me when one lady used to eat canned mashed potatoes with tuna and salsa on them!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671940 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:35:45 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 671940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am a fairly straightforward person (generally saying what I think), but even I wouldn't in this case. Think of it as a test of strength and wait until you are hired full-time to say anything... and think of all the time you have to gather the awesome come-backs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671934 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:30:57 +0000 heffalump 671934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dh has a tshirt that might be helpful to you. It says "don't let idiots ruin your day." I prefer the kill them with kindness method. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671782 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:48:01 +0000 babycanuck 671782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Every time you look at her, or think about her, or she is near you, say to yourself (in your head) - "Be kind to dumb animals." </p> <p>That's how I get through the day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671777 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:47:07 +0000 Raindrop 671777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@illumina: So true! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671774 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:45:57 +0000 Vegmama 671774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rahlyrah: Oh girl! I feel for you. I'm dairy-free &amp; gluten-free, so people ALWAYS have something to say about my food. I have a variety of friendly comebacks, but typically I just ignore them. What a nosey person, by the way!!! What business is it of hers? I'm not very confrontational, so I'd probably just ignore her. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671768 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:41:51 +0000 mrs. 64 671768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rahlyrah: Yeah I can understand wanting to give him some space. I actually have a student teacher right now and her university does not allow student teachers to eat in the lounge. They are concerned that teachers lounges tend to be negative and don't want the student teachers eating in that environment. My lounge really isn't that bad, but I was totally shocked when my student teacher told me that. Unfortunately for her, she has to eat in the cafeteria. Only 1 month for you though, you can do it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671723 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:27:42 +0000 Ra 671723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. 64: I've thought about that. He eats in there though. We get along really well but I feel like that is the only time of day that he gets to himself. I don't want to impose on that.</p> <p>I'll just tough it out and try to sit as far away from her as possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671717 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:24:08 +0000 mrs. 64 671717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since you'll only be there another month, I would just hang in there. Are you eating in the lounge? Is there anywhere else you can eat? Can you eat in your cooperating teacher's classroom? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671716 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:24:03 +0000 prettylizy 671716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everyone here is right, take your lumps and karma will be good to you for it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671715 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:21:52 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 671715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's ridiculous. I had someone say something to me at work one day while I was eating instant ramen. She said "You realize, you don't need to give into ALL of your pregnancy cravings."</p> <p>I think the only way to get out of these situations sometimes is with humour. In my case, I told her that if I HAD been giving into all of my cravings, there would be an entire pie and case of Coke to go with my ramen. That shut her up fairly quickly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671586 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:02:53 +0000 Ra 671586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh. You guys are right. I secretly hope she stubs her toe though. Like hard. The pinky toe, too. I hope it bleeds a little bit.</p> <p>That'll serve her right. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671584 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:02:11 +0000 MrsH 671584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd just tough it out. If you end up permanently working with her, then say something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671582 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:00:18 +0000 illumina 671582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Raindrop: on the flip side, these people can teach you an awful lot about tolerance and patience! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671578 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:57:06 +0000 Raindrop 671578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@illumina Wow illumina that's a super annoying colleague! One of my friend's g/fs use to be annoying all the time and one day she asked if she annoyed any of us *she did it sort of half jokingly*... like why would you say that or ask that? I mean that's so annoying, she was definitely trying to start problems! So everyone there basically said yeah and then she was all hurt by our answer! Boohoo. If you don't want to hear the truth don't ask the question. Sorry for being mean but those type of people are really annoying to me. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671574 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:51:31 +0000 DigAPony 671574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would just suck it up--you don't want to ruffle feathers even though she's in the wrong. If you actually were fellow teachers, I might suggest saying something, but you're still a student, and she's a teacher, so you're not on a level playing field. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671535 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:20:57 +0000 illumina 671535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you just have to hang in there.</p> <p>However I don't practice what I preach... I've been in a kind of similar situation... I was planning my wedding at the same time as a colleague who sat in front of me. I didn't talk about my plans much unless anyone asked a specific question, whereas the colleague talked non stop, all day to anyone who would listen. I got the feeling she only asked me a question so she could tell me how that aspect of her wedding would be much better. Anyway, she was planning her honeymoon and talking about it to me and another colleague... I was having a particularly bad day and she must have noticed people weren't really listening and said "I bet you are all fed up with hearing about this..." and I snapped "actually, I am!". I regret being so mean but actually we heard a lot less from her after that!</p> <p>ETA: this colleague used to ask me what I was having for dinner everyday, only to respond with how unhealthy it was! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671534 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:19:47 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 671534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Commenting on what people are eating is so rude especially when they are trying to enjoy their meal. However, her opinion of you will likely be solicited. Suck it up for another month and don't give her any reason not to think you are anything but pleasant. </p> <p>This brings back recent memoties of DH's comments about my Panera Bread salad. I shudder just about thinking about how pissed I was. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671530 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:17:04 +0000 Alivoo01 671530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That totally sucks and so not right for her. You have a month left, and you've bit your tongue this long already so I'd say tough it out. I know it'll be tough, but just think of that permanent job after April 26th! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671524 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:13:45 +0000 Raindrop 671524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow I'm totally going through "I'm super annoyed with a co-worker" right now!</p> <p>Sometimes you might not understand why people do things and yes it's none of their business but some people are just hardwired to say things or do things that aren't really the social norm.</p> <p>Normally I just smile and nod my head and move on. It's the only way to keep me from lashing out in some awful way. Also I reason out it's just work and I get to go home to my wonderful family at the end of the day. :)</p> <p>Good luck! Hang in there! Hopefully what I said helped in a small way. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671518 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:11:46 +0000 bunnylove08 671518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would just suck it up and ignore her comments. Its only a month but thats me, I'm not a confrontational person. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671512 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:10:05 +0000 Dandelion 671512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, that's annoying. Maybe just calmly ask her to stop pointing out your food habits? Some people just don't know when to stop. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/trying-desperately-not-to-freak-out-on-a-coworker#post-671504 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:07:11 +0000 Ra 671504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, I am kind of in tough situation. I am a student teacher doing my final year senior internship. I am trying my best to make a good impression on the school administration and faculty in hopes that I will get a job there next school year.</p> <p>That being said, it is taking every ounce of patience in my body not to freak out on a fellow teacher (full time faculty, not student teacher). This lady feels the need to inspect my lunch on a daily basis. She constantly makes comments about how horrible I am eating. She makes me feel like a horrible mother because I drink gatorade, crystal light in my water, fat free turkey dogs, and pizza. She makes a snarky comment about my lunch at least every other week.. It drives me crazy! </p> <p>I eat pretty healthy most of the time but it is unrealistic to eat healthy all of the time--especially when I am limited to a 20 minute lunch break. Even if I was throwing back Taco Bell every day though, it really shouldn't be any of her business.</p> <p>What should I do? It makes my blood boil every time she says something. At first, I was just too shocked to say anything back. Now, I have to hold back the snark. The problem is that have to work with this broad every day and I don't want any drama/conflict because I really hope the school offers me a job.</p> <p>My last day of internship is April 26th. Should I just force myself to endure her comments until then or I should tell her to keep her opinions to herself? </p> <p>Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! </p>