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Work Related Q: WWYD (warning-WOT)

Preface: I work in a very high-end customer service environment.So recently my boss and I have had a conversation about my "attitude"  (a client didn't get the answer he wanted from me and went to her stating it was my attitude).  Moments ago I had a situation where I was trying to follow the directions of someone presenting in a class session.  The presenter asked me to make sure that AFTER the class, his packet of handouts was distributed to each client's desk in the classroom.  However, apparently in class he announced that the clients were to "get the handouts from" me.  Unbeknownst to me, when 20 people storm my desk after class, I try to calmly and politely explain that I will distribute them.  Bear in mind I am thinking of my "attitude" conversation and trying to be sweet as pie.  They start taking them anyway, saying they aren't going to the next class, so finally I just smile and put them on the counter for people to take themselves.Clearly, due to the confusion and my trying to explain repeatedly what the process was (since I didn't know the process had changed), I feel like at least one of these people might go to my boss.  Should I call her and give her a heads up?  Would that seem like I'm being defensive?  I just really, really don't think I should be put through the wringer on this one.Thanks for listening and sorry for the WOT!

Re: Work Related Q: WWYD (warning-WOT)

  • snorgesnorge member
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    edited December 2011
    I usually find that it's best to be proactive in this kind of situation. Just tell her that you were following the client's initial instructions, that he apparently changed his mind on the fly, that you weren't aware of it at first and held to the initial instructions, and what happened as a result.Good luck!
  • edited December 2011
    I agree with T - I always try to be proactive.  And I'd address it in a very casual "since we were discussing this last week, I just thought I would mention this situation to you..." etc.GL!  I hate work issues like this!
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  • edited December 2011
    I agree 100%. CYA - Cover Your Azz. Better safe than sorry. Count your chickens... wait... that's not right. But I do agree. Always go with too much info in these situations. I've been there and it works.
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  • LaFemmeRousseLaFemmeRousse member
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    edited December 2011
    Agreed!  It's best to let your boss hear your side of the story first; I would give her a casual heads-up. Can I say, though, that these people are big babies to go tattle on you to your boss over something silly like this?
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  • edited December 2011
    Thanks T.  I just needed that little push to tell me I'm not overreacting!And she just happened to call, so we talked about it and she was great.Crisis averted.  Now if things can stay calm until they all leave on Friday, I'm free and clear. :)
  • edited December 2011
    Jenn--They are super huge babies. The issue last week was over the temperature in the class.  Seriously.  Because apparently I'm also an HVAC technician and can just go bang away on the system with a wrench and fix it immediately.
  • LaFemmeRousseLaFemmeRousse member
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    edited December 2011
    Oy!  Half-hearted vibes for your behbeh clients for comfortable room temperature and not too much walking to collect handouts ;)
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  • LaFemmeRousseLaFemmeRousse member
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    edited December 2011
    And also, your LOLcat's face in conjunction with this post is hilarious :)
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  • edited December 2011
    Thanks!  I'm at the end of 3 weeks with these people and am so ready for them to go the F home!  I really should get candy for dealing with their "attitude" :)
  • LaFemmeRousseLaFemmeRousse member
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    edited December 2011
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    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!La Femme = Awesome
  • LaFemmeRousseLaFemmeRousse member
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    edited December 2011
    Haha, you deserve this :)
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  • edited December 2011
    Lol at LaFemme's pic. :-) I didn't respond at first b/c I have no advice (never been in that type of situation), but I hope those people leave soon and you have some peace again!
  • morainemommorainemom member
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    edited December 2011
    ^^^^What Kim just said.I hope things work out for you.
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