Anger management

That's it, I need anger management. Who'd a thunk...lil ol' me who wouldn't say boo to a shadow!

I have boycotted two sandwich joints near the office for gross misconduct. The first one was handling slimey pork sausages and then proceeded to make my toast with those same pork slimed hands. (I don’t eat pork, I prefer to have it smeared all over my clothes whilst traveling on BA!). In my utter disgust, I just walked out of the sandwich shop.

Second occasion, I asked for my usual toast with butter and a little dab of honey. I return to the office and sat at my desk to eat what looks like toast swimming in honey! I promptly return the soaked toast back to the guy who made it explaining;

“if you recall, I asked for a LITTLE bit of honey”. His response was “I did put a little”. I just asked for my money back.

Today, I was on the phone to a client who informed me that they decided to go with a competitor instead of us. I completely lost it on the phone! Well not completely, I just proceeded to explain what a huge mistake they were making… not good, in fact I am completely disgusted at myself for the aggressive approach! What has happened to me?!

Admittedly, the company I work for is known for its highly aggressive approach. Last week I was actually encouraged to use reverse psychology and instill fear in a client, push them to the edge and see what happens. Also, I just got off the phone to the client and my boss asked me to call them right back and get them to send the order form within the next few hours.

I mean come on.. would waiting a day or two kill anyone?!

I am now a walking pressure cooker about to explode. It’s a culmination of things, so I don’t just blame Dubai, but Dubai certainly has brought my temper to the forefront. Mental note…bring this up next time I see my therapist!

Good other news – had a second interview somewhere and I completely ballsed it up by being far too enthusiastic! I was joking with a friend of mine saying that I might have a drink before my interview to calm my nerves, as when I was doing the rounds when I first moved over here, my nerves let me down in interviews.

This time, I think I did a bit of over kill and even asked the interviewee if I could have a stick chewing gum! *slaps forehead* what was i thinking?! Well in my defence, he pulled out a stick of gum during the interview, so i asked for one explaining i swallowed mine before i came in.

Oh well, guess I will just have to continue threatening clients to advertise whilst something else comes my way…D"OH!!!