Tuesday, July 31, 2007

I feel your pain

I hate to be the bearer of bad news. I mean, who likes being a bad guy? And when you have to convey news that may not mean a lot to you but could mean heaps to the other party - he sounded so disappointed when I told him. It must have been a big deal for him. I don't know the full story behind it, but when this guy is calling back a couple of times and you just won't take his calls or give him an answer for three days (and over the weekend too)... it sucks to have to be the one to tell him "Look here, the deal's off." Even though I did get an unnecessary scolding from the bossman because of him, I feel sorry for him. He doesn't sound like such a bad guy on the phone, in fact, he may be even... nice. He wasn't pushy, or nasty. I think he was just asking for some help. And he didn't get it.

11 spins:

Wennn said...

Sometimes life is lidat!! Hmmm happens all the time!!

Chen said...

lotsa things are beyond our control.. That's life, so irony, huh? :)

Anonymous said...

I don't like to bring bad news either, but you know someone;s gotta bite the bullet and do it. Don't feel too bad...

Simple American said...

I hate being in those positions. Another reason I wanna get out of my employment. Hope you can find a good place to move to.

rainbow angeles said...

and life goes on... how's the dinner?

Ehon said...

life's drama. :)

may said...

ain't it just horrible to be the bearer of bad news. the birds and the bees still fly, the sun still shines, the shit still hits the fan once in awhile... ;-)

happy August Wednesday!

L B said...

Gosh, that wasn't me, was it?!!!

rinnah said...

wennnn: 5 life is good hugs for you!!!

Ya... this happens all the time but still, I don't like it. Guess I'm too soft-hearted. Won't make a good businesswoman!

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chen: 3 ironical hugs for you!!

Since the decision was beyond my control, I tried to give the guy a soft landing... as much as possible.

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giddy tiger: 1 bullet hug for you!

Guess I'm just a softie despite the tough exterior portrayed.

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simple american: You have to be the bad guy at your workplace? Tough job...

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angel: The dinner was so-so... but... life goes on.

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ehon: I'd like a little less drama in my life, actually!

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may: LOL! Yes, the shit hits the fan once in a while! Like today for example... *sigh*

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l b: No, it wasn't you, just some poor chap whose dreams were ker-smashed... poor him.

Everyday Healy said...

why you always sounds so "charm" one?
I hope you got what I mean! hehe...

Anyway,don't worry! Be happy, k? Leave this problem to ur bossman and that poor guy. But wait...

you got to thank your bossman and this poor guy too. They get you something to post in this blog, so remember to thank them, k? hahaha...

rinnah said...

healy: I guess I'm going thru a phase that is not too good! Don't worry, I'm not like this all the time. *grin*