Office Sabotage
Posted by My_Life_Now on September 6th, 2007
I have a coworker that truly means well. She’s a very thoughtful person and very generous when it comes to others. She CONSTANTLY brings treats to our department. We work in a very close space. The “goodie table” is diagonal from me. I can take like three steps and I’m at the table.
Now, don’t get me wrong, it is my responsibility as to what I put in my mouth. But it is so much harder when you have tempation in your face 8 hours of your work day. The kicker is that she says she is Weight Watching too. And I’m thinking, “yeah, okay, then why bring the treats?” But again, generous person, likes to share with others.
Sometimes I’m so hungry, and even though I bring my own snacks, I see the treats on the table RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME, and I’m tempted. And worse, I have to walk by/past that table quite a bit. In the past I have reached into the dish or plate or whatever is there without even thinking about it and not realizing the points I was devouring in that moment.
I’m more aware now, and I don’t just pop the treats into my mouth anymore. My problem now is maintaining my resolve not to touch what is on that table DAILY!
Okay, I’m done venting.
Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by. 
September 8th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
Girl do I ever feel your frustration! Only the food is on MY desk - the goodies everyone in the office brings in sits on MY desk! uhhhhh - I have been SUPER good though lately and I push it to the FAR corner of my desk, behind my monitor, lol. But I understand how hard it is. Stay strong and keep up the good work!