Raymond's been acting strange as of lately. His behaviour might escalate if I continue to ignore it.
Hey Raymond! Have you had a chance to edit the report I sent you last week?
OH MY GOD! I SAID THAT I WOULD GET IT DONE! JUST LET ME BE FOR ONCE!
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Hey Raymond. I was wondering if we could have a chat in my office?
Fine! I'll be right there.
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Deep breaths, Sam. You've been handling conflicts like this for the past five years. Just go back out there and call Raymond for a chat. Remember to stay calm!
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Hey Raymond. I've noticed you've been a bit stressed as of lately. I just wanted to check in and see how you are doing?
*Sigh*
Things have just been so rough lately. Everything is just piling up, and it feels like everyone is just pushing me around.
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I appreciate you sharing that with me. You seem overwhelmed, and it sounds like there's been a lot to handle.
It's just been difficult dealing with my divorce and the custody battle for the kids.
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It sounds like you've been carrying a lot on your own, and I'm glad you've told me about it. I want to make sure I'm getting this right, so the stress outside work is affecting your patience here?
Yes, and I'm sorry I've been letting it disrupt my work.
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We've all faced tough moments throughout life, so I understand how you've been feeling. How about we figure out how to make things easier together?
Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. Thank you for being so understanding.
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What would you say has been the most pressing issue for you?
Honestly, the early morning shifts, especially after having the kids. By the time I get here, I'm exhausted and have no patience left for anyone.
Solutions
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With that said, I think we've come to the conclusion that making your work schedule more flexible is crucial for your situation right now.
I agree. I also think being able to work nights some days will really help me be able to better manage all that I am dealing with!
Solutions
That's also a great idea, we can definitely implement that.
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I want to ensure we are pursuing the right course of action. So, let's revisit this in two weeks to see how things are going.
That sounds good. Thank you for working with me in creating a solution. I really appreciate it, and I'll make sure to show you a change.
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Thank you for meeting me today. I've noticed you've been a lot more focused and I appreciate that you've really changed up how you've been communicating with others.
I've noticed that change in me too, and I really appreciate you giving me the space to deal with my personal issues and grow in the office!
Of course! I'm glad you were so open to responding to feedback.
By balancing empathy and accountability, Sam was able to transform tension into trust.
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