"I'm going to ask you a question." She wandered over to my desk. "Just out of morbid curiousity, do you have to wash the doctors' and executives' cups?""No, not here." I replied, "But I've had to do things like that other places."
"Well, I think I came up with a good plan. I washed the floor with an old rag and then used that to clean out her cup. Guess that'll be the end of that!"
She did WHAT?!? Was she serious? I couldn't quite tell, but she seemed a little too pleased with herself.
She didn't say she was thinking about doing that, or thought it might be funy, oh no.
That sentence definately spoken in a past tense sort of way.
Several thoughts popped into my head after that bizarre converstion.
Like, why would she tell me that?
And why not just tell the woman, who's cup she soiled, that it wasn't her job to clean cups? Or perhaps put a sign up at the sink for people to wash their own used mugs?
And how would the woman whose cup was treated so poorly KNOW that had occured unless the dirty swill was left in the cup?
That kind of thing could go on for years, if left unchecked. What next? A quick rinse in the toilet?
Talk about passive aggressive.
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You should have mentioned to the woman than when they asked that she rinse out their cups, they didn't specifically say she couldn't use urine. Or arsenic.
That would be the end of that only if she told them what she did, otherwise, they'll just continue in blissful ignorance. Of course, if she did tell them, that would be the end of her employment there, in which case her prediction would come true.
Call me paranoid but this is why I've always washed my own cups and never leave them at work. You just never know....
The toilet rinse does have some merit. And, I must admit it's funny. On the other hand, I must agree with limpy 99 that the gesture has no impact unless the negligent person is told.
Very nasty indeed. You'd better wash your own cup before you use it in case you fall foul of this co-worker.
We had a problem like this in the hospital pharmacy where I worked for years (about 20 plus people). They would put their cups in the back sink and leave them but then we could not use the sink. First we put up a notice and when that didn't work we started to chuck them out and then they smartened up.
Ohhh...I've had those coworkers before (still do). It is why my emergency toothbrush stays in my desk drawer—and NOT under the bathroom sink, where others keep their makeup bags, etc. No way.
Yep. That's why I always use my travel mug, and clean it out myself.
Good co-workers are hard to find.
That is why styrofoam cups were invented. ;o)
If I were you Tai, I'd keep my cup clean and locked up in your drawer.
I have my own cup, my own cutlery, and my own toiletries at work. Basically, I keep a small overnight bag at my place of employment, but the crazy looks from co-workers is a small price to pay for my peace of mind.
Where did you find that great cup picture? And how can we get one? Imagine that lovely little eyeball peering up through your tea, or better yet, appearing in the dregs of your coffee! Awesome!
Once, a fellow employee yelled at a student worker because she had used his cup. I hid his cup in a different place every day for over a year. After he had yelled at someone, I would sneak it back onto his cup hook. So much fun, I tell you. More fun than being filthy.
Well that's not something you wanted to hear! What the hay?!!? And now the question is: Are you going to do anything with this information?
Oh, and the reason she told you? She thought it was awesome at the time, started to question herself and wanted some reassurance.
Ick, ick, ick.
And people wonder why I never want to leave my house.
Quite the nutjob...
But it's really that picture that freaks me right out.
People do have their issues eh??
Did you Photoshop that picture or find it online? It's a little creepy.
Why wouldn't she just tell the lady it isn't her job?
Ew. And that picture is freaking me out.
Passive aggressive indeed!
Cupwasher... isn't that called a "kitchen assistant"..hmm....
as for the mug you illustrated the post with.. that would scare the living crap out of me!
There's mean, and then there's potentially homicidal. I think I'd back away from her...slowly...and keep further conversations with her to a min.
I wash my own cups just because that seems fairest--if everyone does their own, nobody has too much or too little work!
I have the pleasure of being the appointed dishwasher for the entire staff of 11 people in my office (yes Mabel, it is even in my job description). I can understand the girl's frustration at having to be the lowly person on the totem pole (I so feel like that sometimes myself) but I can't believe she actually really did what she said. I wouldn't dream of leaving any of my own dishes for someone else to wash - never have, but to do something so awful as what the gal described is pretty evil. And, very immature.
Ugh!
I have always washed my own cup. I disliked seeing my cup being used by others, so I bought a VERY feminine pink and baby-blue mug with a fancy handle.... unfortunately it was a very comfy mug to drink from and I still had to get to work pretty early if I wanted to use it before the men of the office did. Apparently they were very comfortable with thier masculinity, the pink didn't phase them at all!
I love the eyeball mug, a little creepy, but very well done!
She probably spit in her soup, too.
Passive aggressive is about it. Scary stuff.
Yuck. I am so glad that I always washed my own cups.
Horrible passive-aggressive behavior.
Honestly ... If someone hates washing out the cups so much as to cross (what I hope are) major ethical lines, just talk to the boss about it and make clear that the work is insulting.
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