Coworker Spat

[Jay]

I really could have gone all day with out that bit of trivia.

[Bella1]

Originally Posted by pelathais

Working in tight spaces and sharing equipment will often bring out the worst in each of us. You have my prayers in this matter.

Now, to make you want to quit your job entirely:

"Overall, a greater number of microorganisms was
detected on the keyboards of the multiple-user computers,
with an average of 20.1 colonies per square centimeters,
whereas the single-user keyboards had an
average of 4.5 colonies per square centimeters...

"...Of particular interest
was the isolation of bacteria belonging to of the Enterobactericeae
family, including Escherichia coli from one
keyboard, as well as Enterococcus faecalis, which is indicative
of fecal contamination."

http://www.vioguard.com/pdf/Microbia...%20setting.pdf

YUK!

[ILG]

Originally Posted by pelathais

Working in tight spaces and sharing equipment will often bring out the worst in each of us. You have my prayers in this matter.

Now, to make you want to quit your job entirely:

"Overall, a greater number of microorganisms was
detected on the keyboards of the multiple-user computers,
with an average of 20.1 colonies per square centimeters,
whereas the single-user keyboards had an
average of 4.5 colonies per square centimeters...

"...Of particular interest
was the isolation of bacteria belonging to of the Enterobactericeae
family, including Escherichia coli from one
keyboard, as well as Enterococcus faecalis, which is indicative
of fecal contamination."

http://www.vioguard.com/pdf/Microbia...%20setting.pdf

Thanks for sharing that with us.

[Amanah]

Originally Posted by ILG

Thanks for sharing that with us.

this is a good reason not to eat at your desk, hahaha

[ILG]

Those of you that voted that I am wrong for not wanting to make her happy......have you never met someone who wants more and more things from you?

When I hurt my back and my supervisor suggested that I move some things around for my benefit, my coworker kept moving them back! She knew that I hurt my back and needed to do this. After about 2 or 3 weeks of her angry with me because her work area was changed, she came in crying and apologized to me. I forgave her but then she continues on with the same type of behavior after my back is better. (The work area has been changed back since I am better...it is just that she continues to try and control things.) I can see she tries but she really does have some control issues. My supervisor likes to "keep the peace" so she gives in to her. She wants me to do the same. One time, when she started moving things on my desk after I had left the room, I told her I needed those things where I had put them and I expected them to stay there.

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Amanah

this is a good reason not to eat at your desk, hahaha

I try not to touch my face when I am working unless I wash my hands first! I handle money and items back and forth with the public!

The other day, a person took a card out of their mouth and handed it to me! Ugh!!

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by pelathais

Working in tight spaces and sharing equipment will often bring out the worst in each of us. You have my prayers in this matter.

Now, to make you want to quit your job entirely:

"Overall, a greater number of microorganisms was
detected on the keyboards of the multiple-user computers,
with an average of 20.1 colonies per square centimeters,
whereas the single-user keyboards had an
average of 4.5 colonies per square centimeters...

"...Of particular interest
was the isolation of bacteria belonging to of the Enterobactericeae
family, including Escherichia coli from one
keyboard, as well as Enterococcus faecalis, which is indicative
of fecal contamination."

http://www.vioguard.com/pdf/Microbia...%20setting.pdf

Same thing in Hot Sauce in a Mexican Restaurant. At least that is the report that I read. When I order a glass of water, I tell them to skip the lemon.

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Same thing in Hot Sauce in a Mexican Restaurant. At least that is the report that I read. When I order a glass of water, I tell them to skip the lemon.

I take the lemon on the side, squeeze it into the glass and set it aside. That way, I get the lemon with less contaminants.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by ILG

I take the lemon on the side, squeeze it into the glass and set it aside. That way, I get the lemon with less contaminants.

Even taking the lemon on the side... Picture them in the kitchen, cutting the lemons, grabbing a handful and throwing them in a bowl. What if they pick their nose as well? I mean, who knows?! That's just nasty.

[Amanah]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Even taking the lemon on the side... Picture them in the kitchen, cutting the lemons, grabbing a handful and throwing them in a bowl. What if they pick their nose as well? I mean, who knows?! That's just nasty.

thanks for adding something else for my obsessive compulsive self to fret over