Week 5

My direct manager Barb allows me to change my schedule twice a year to accommodate my children schedule. I change my schedule once in the summer then once at the start of the school year. This past week my manager ask me was I working 8:30pm to 5:30pm? I was thinking this is my set schedule I responded. “Are you trying to be funny?” Barb responded. “Excuse me?” She was taken back by my response. I was shocked at how she reacted. She always play with her direct reports with sarcasm. Barb is the very direct but comforting manger. She walked away from me very fast. I sat at my desk plugged my head phones in then began working. Barb was upset with me I knew this because she diverted her attention each time I came around after this incident. Later in the afternoon Barb said. “Deondrea you need to complete these deals before 4pm.” I knew Barb was still upset with me because she does not talk to none of her employees in a demanding manner. I feel in this situation instead of Barb avoiding me after the confrontation she could have expressed her discomfort with me. Instead of me assuming Barb was upset with me I could have expressed my concern with Barb.  What other ways do you feel I could have resolved the conflict with Barb?