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10-14-2014 09:27 AM
One of the volunteers at the farmers market can talk forever about nothing. She's one of those types. I find working with her very tedious, but I appreciate that she is a fellow volunteer.
Back in February, the Vendor Committee had a meeting. The actual content of the meeting took 20-30 minutes. We were there for over 3 hours because of her anecdotal stories.
For some reason, she thinks I have an interest in cider. The entire time that we are working, she will talk about cider. I had no idea there was enough information about cider to fill two hours, and I could care less.
I have told her that I have no interest in cider; I have changed the subject, to no avail; I even yawn when she talks.
I find myself volunteering less because I have to work with her.
How do you handle people like this?
10-14-2014 09:54 AM
I don't have a clue sorry. Move to a different station? I know a guy who always puts earbuds in and the cord into his pocket. He flies a lot and doesn't like getting caught in these kind of pockets. People think he's listening to music and he ignores them. LOL, probably wouldn't work at a farmers market, but maybe.
10-14-2014 09:59 AM
10-14-2014 10:00 AM
Be tough
tell you have to get busy with what ever you are doing and will talk to her later.
Who is running the meeting?
Can you speak up and say ""lets get back on topic so we can get out of here on time""
10-14-2014 10:03 AM
I am not mean but those situations I run from. Tell her how you feel. I am sure she would tell you how she feels.
No if i start yawning were in trouble
10-14-2014 10:12 AM
You can't change her, so you have to change yourself. Walk away. Tell her Lisa Robertson stories. Whatever works to make you the happy one for a change.
Is there a reason you have to volunteer where the cider lady is - same place, same time? If not, the answer is easy - volunteer at a different time or at a different activity.
As for that long meeting - I'd be sure to drive myself and leave after a half hour! Further, I'd say something to the person in charge because if it's as bad as you say, they're in danger of losing volunteers if this keeps happening.
10-14-2014 11:16 AM
Jack, the meeting was in February. I put that in to show how much she talks.
We man the information booth for two hours. For me, that's set. She usually stays on after the previous "shift" so she can talk to me about cider. Because she isn't scheduled to work, I don't know until she sits down that she will be working.
I don't half mind her talking about anything other than cider. It makes the time go by faster.
10-16-2014 10:45 AM
She sent me an email offering me a book on cider. I responded telling her that while I appreciate the offer, the book should go to someone who has an interest in cider.
She said she will bring the book to the farmers market!
10-16-2014 11:55 AM
You just reminded me of why I hate volunteer work. I know, that sounds horrible. But in reality (at least for me) it sounds great on paper but isn't for me. Either there are 1 or 2 people who want to be "chiefs" and do little to no grunt work, or you have people like you are describing here. I find it more depressing than rewarding. She's a leech, plain and simple. You've told her clearly you have zero interest in cider and she still hounds you about it? I would stop being so "nice" ... but that's just me.
10-16-2014 12:03 PM
On 10/16/2014 expatgal said:You just reminded me of why I hate volunteer work. I know, that sounds horrible. But in reality (at least for me) it sounds great on paper but isn't for me. Either there are 1 or 2 people who want to be "chiefs" and do little to no grunt work, or you have people like you are describing here. I find it more depressing than rewarding. She's a leech, plain and simple. You've told her clearly you have zero interest in cider and she still hounds you about it? I would stop being so "nice" ... but that's just me.
Yes, I had to learn the hard way about leeches! Also, I agree 100 percent about volunteer work. So often a few people are sidetracked, arguing, petting one another, goofing off, being beautiful, or whatever while the worker bees do all the work. And usually the others get to decide how the worker bees are going to do their work.
Bad attitude????
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