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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Since her behavior has been bothering you (and I sure can't blame you, it sounds maddening) and HR effectively told you they would take no action, you probably should have taken that promotion.

You opted to stay. You are not going to change your colleague. Focus on changing your reaction to her. Like water off a duck's back. Or imagine you're an anthropologist and detach and just notice her behaviors without taking them personally.[/quote]

OP here, thanks PP! I didn't take the promotion (remember, ultimately I got the same promotion within my current department) because what I had been told about the other boss (by reliable sources) was a million times worse than my current. It's one thing to work with a horrible co-worker, it's another to work for a horrible boss. And it would have been just me and the boss vs. having additional staff around.

You bring up an important factor, which is my reaction to her. I think I should definitely work on that. I have already outlasted my predecessors, so I might have a much better chance at succeeding if I simply decide not to let her get to me at all. Ultimately she is battling health issues and will have to retire at some point. And if she doesn't, at least I'll be able to apply for jobs at a higher pay-ranger than before. [/quote]

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