There are a few jumped-up arrogant men in my office who seem to always be in competition with each other (nature of the industry really, but some companies are a lot better than others). One has just been allocated a temporary resource to help him sort some administrative stuff which has been neglected.
The lady in question turned up today and is just lovely - experienced, professional and smart. After saying, "Thanks for coming" to her, he said he likes to start each day with a glass of chilled water on his desk, and he'd show her where to get it from. What a dickhead! If we worked in hospitality then sure, but we don't, so ... get your own water! He's never, ever had anyone to get him water before so this is a new habit he's created to make himself feel important. His new resource comes across as quite astute, so I'm hoping she stands her ground.
The lady in question turned up today and is just lovely - experienced, professional and smart. After saying, "Thanks for coming" to her, he said he likes to start each day with a glass of chilled water on his desk, and he'd show her where to get it from. What a dickhead! If we worked in hospitality then sure, but we don't, so ... get your own water! He's never, ever had anyone to get him water before so this is a new habit he's created to make himself feel important. His new resource comes across as quite astute, so I'm hoping she stands her ground.