Message #55625

[geminigirl]

MsMarieh

You wouldn't believe the people I work for!  They have never worked for anyone but themselves and really don't have a clue how to treat people.  And yet, they are perfectly charming socially.  

The tea lady comment - he meant it as a joke but given that he had once said to me that there was only so many cups of tea one could make in a day when I asked for more responsibilities / work to do ... well, just summed up how I think he, in particular, regards me.

As for handling it in person, yes, I would much prefer that but that's not the way they work ... they are much more comfortable handling things via email.  I would have got a "Not now" had I asked about this immediately after the general notice went out.