What goes around.... Comes around

I remember at the beginning of my employment with the organization I work for, it was a much bigger struggle than what it is now.  This was back in my 'training days' with the 'company' and there was this girl that pretty much *hated* me from the get-go.  The weird thing was that she did the same training as myself, we both passed with flying colours at the end, and she *even* sat next to me during our entrance exams (much like they had for the Public Service - the job was pretty much an 'entry level' one).

And the feeling was mutual - I didn't like her either, and with good reason too: even as that exam was about to start, she asked me (in a very snooty tone of voice) to remove my briefcase.  Of course, I was prepared to let it go, after all, maybe she didn't sleep well, it could be her time of the month, she could have been nervous about the exam or maybe she just didn't like the briefcase being there.  I try to understand, say sorry and remove the briefcase.  I didn't even get *so much* as a 'thank you' for doing so - but little did I know what I had coming to me.

It wasn't just seeing her once in a blue moon and occasionally copping it like I do from the supervisors now - it was pretty much 'day in, day out'.  She laughed at me when I made mistakes, when I expressed an opinion, even when I failed one of the 'tests' I had to pass (which I did pass the third time I went for it).  She criticized all my efforts, belittled all my achievements and watched my every move.  And yet, I pretty much withstood every moment I was put to the test by her.

I found myself reaching out to HR and complaining to them - something I don't want to have to do unless I really have to: and even then, I was 'told off' for not getting on with her.  But at least we became 'friends' (or so I thought) - that was until we both passed our training and were put on 'probation' (and night shift).

And that's when the situation 'turned' again and she turned against me - she became really bossy and annoying, so when I tried to talk to her about it quietly, she just laughed in my face, told me to p___ off and go somewhere else.  After two more incidents (which also landed me into trouble with the supervisors), I found I finally had enough.  I had to 'leave' the place I was calling a 'home away from home' and transfer elsewhere, while she got to stay.  It was like the bosses thought the sun shone out of her a***.

However, it did come back to bite her on the bum more times - all the stunts she tried on me (making fun of certain things, being bossy and getting all sooky la la when it backfired on her) she also tried on other people.  Not long after I left that department and transferred elsewhere, she complained that no one liked her.  I don't know how many years she was with the organization, she left.   I wasn't sure why she left, but I heard three possible reasons for her departure:

1. The first is that everyone got jack of her, even people higher up in the organization.  
2. Another possible reason was that the organization underwent alot of restructuring and the dynamics of the workplace had changed - a different crowd was there and she probably found herself more or less 'on her own' without her old 'buddies' there to wipe her bum for her.  
3. It can also be argued that there were also stricter laws and policies against bullying and harassment and people these days just won't put up with the things I had to in those 'good old days'.

But whatever the reason, all I know is that you would think she would learn her lesson, but obviously, it was a long time coming, and in this case, I felt *rightfully smug* about everything and there is *justice* in this world after all

cheers,
Night Owl