I’ve had a few lively discussions with someone at work over the years regarding work related matters. The person has been rather abrupt during these discussions and on one occasion, even resorted to name calling in an effort to win their argument (which they didn‘t). The person has also been rude to others in my department, including my manager I have always remained calm during these encounters, with the thought that I would someday repay this person in my own time and in my own way. I was happily surprised this week when I discovered the person is shortly to transfer to another department. I eagerly awaited the arrival of the person’s leaving card. It arrived on my desk yesterday and I wrote:-
“I’m sure your new colleagues will like you as much as I doâ€
My manager added his comment to the card:-
“The place won’t be the same without youâ€
The person will be leaving the department this Friday and will be presented with the card during the customary leaving presentation.
I wonder if anyone else on the Forum has been in a similar situation or has any other examples of backhanded compliments.
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Backhanded Compliments
We recently lost (no great loss) a contract 'elecrical co-ordinator' where I work- nice enough bloke, but hopeless at his job- cost the company thousands-- his leaving card had a charicature of Anne wosserface on it- when opened it emitted the imortal line-'You are the weakest-Goodbye!'
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