3rd Blog - 2ns Semester

Have you witnessed staff acting in an unprofessional manner? If so, what can you do to avoid
pitfalls associated with unprofessional behavior?

Yes, I have witnessed staff acting in an unprofessional manner.  I had a staff member at another school tell other staff members that I "hated" her.  I was shocked and confused once this got back to me.  I had no idea what she was talking about.  In my opinion, I always said good morning to her and I feel like I am a happy, approachable person.  I felt like I was back in high school.  I was disappointed in her for not coming to talk to me directly and instead, spread rumors.  I felt this was very unprofessional and immature.  I still feel that way, 7 years later. 

I did take the high road and approached her.  I told her what I had heard and that I was sorry if I every did anything to upset her.  She could not give me an answer as to why she felt that way about me.  I guess you can't please everyone.  However, approaching her about it prevented anything else from happening from her.  The ironic thing about this all is that I really had no opinion of her before all of this.  Afterwards, I stay clear of her and don't trust her.

I don't think people in a working relationship should be talking bad about one another.  I am sure that I have been guilty of this, as I am human.  However, I remind myself every day to mind my own business.  If it doesn't involve me then I don't need to give my two-cents without anyone's solicitation.