I was just called into the office of our head of HR. No, unfortunately not to get a promotion or pay rise. Apparently, several people had complained about Griffin being too much trouble in the office. Although, I had asked around so many times, no one was honest enough to tell me into my face that Griffin was annoying and distracting.
My co-workers have complained about his barking, him running around off leash, the smell, etc.
I really don’t get it (or maybe don’t want to get it). I have been trying very hard to avoid any complaints by putting him on a leash when I took him somewhere, lighting a scented candle which according to feedback everyone liked, took him out every hour (!) so he didn’t even have to use his pee pads, brought him in only three days a week. I’ve been asking around a lot to figure out if I had to make any further changes or try harder. Why did no one have the guts to be frank and tell me that Griffin is indeed a problem?
Thankfully, HR offered me to discuss the option of moving me back into another empty office. I’ll find out today if that will work. If not, we’ll have to bite the bullet and invest in expensive doggy day care. At least, once or twice a week.
I totally understand that our little furry monster can be a hand full sometimes. But, seriously, is it too much to expect the folks around your office to be honest with you so you can react before you’re being called to HR?! Guess, I’ll have to work on my expectations (again). :-)
