Today’s story of rude coworkers comes to us from Reddit, and it’s a doozy! Let’s rewind the clock by more than five year, as Laurie recalls her time working in an office alongside a coworker known as Gavin, who had a knack for always outdoing others.
A Colleague With a Love of Tall Tales
If someone had good news, Gavin had even better news. If someone had a lousy weekend, his was undoubtedly worse.
Exaggeration at Its Worst
Laurie remembers a specific incident when a distraught coworker shared that her mother had recently been diagnosed with malignant breast cancer.
Gavin was eavesdropping and seized the opportunity to proclaim that his father had been diagnosed with penile cancer and suffered a heart attack on the same day!
Coworkers Confronted HR
If looks could kill, Laurie is certain that Gavin would have melted through the floor. Outraged, a group of coworkers decided to take the matter to HR.
A Disheartening Response
Unfortunately, the response from HR was disheartening, with claims that Gavin’s importance in the company outweighed any proof of his false claims.
It was a disappointing outcome, leaving everyone drained from dealing with Gavin’s constant tall tales.
Drained and Disappointed
Approximately five months later, on a typical Monday morning, Laurie and her coworkers were casually discussing their weekends.
Laurie mentioned in passing that her nephew had achieved great success in a recent wrestling tournament, securing a state-level victory in both his grade and weight class.
Gavin Strikes Again
To her surprise, Gavin happened to overhear the conversation and swooped in, claiming that his nephew had won plenty of wrestling medals and insinuating that Laurie’s nephew couldn’t possibly match his own relative’s prowess.
Gavin insisted on knowing Laurie’s nephew’s name, eager to look up his ranking.
A Nationally Ranked Wrestling Star
Caught off guard, Laurie shared the name before she could warn her other coworkers about Gavin’s competitive nature.
What Gavin didn’t know is that Laurie’s nephew had been nationally ranked since the age of six, excelling in both his grade and weight class. Moreover, he had recently received an invitation to join a prestigious international wrestling club that had produced several Olympians.
Its a Prerequisite for Acceptance
Winning the state tournament was a prerequisite for acceptance into the program, and it was widely acknowledged that Laurie’s nephew would easily meet the criteria.
Gavin’s Miscalculation
To Laurie’s surprise, Gavin swiftly pulled up the wrestling statistics of her nephew on the office computer. Within minutes, he closed the window and attempted to change the subject, clearly feeling uneasy.
However, a small crowd had gathered by this point, and Laurie, determined to expose Gavin’s false claims, took matters into her own hands.
Laurie Exposes Gavin’s False Claims
With a quick press of Ctrl, Shift, and T, she promptly reopened the window displaying her nephew’s impressive stats.
Although Laurie wasn’t well-versed in wrestling statistics, others in the crowd were astounded by the numbers. It appeared that Laurie’s nephew’s talent certainly was recognized by wrestling enthusiasts.
Floundering and Backtracking
At this point, people began inquiring about Gavin’s nephew and his wrestling achievements. Gavin found himself floundering, desperately trying to backtrack, but no one was willing to let him off the hook.
They searched for his nephew’s name but found no matches in the appropriate age range.
No Evidence to Support
Gavin resorted to claiming that it was his nephew on the other side of his family.
He had previously boasted about being related to the governor, so determined to uncover the truth, they conducted a search using the governor’s name, yet still, no results aligned with Gavin’s claims!
Gavin’s Desperate Attempts to Save Face
In a last-ditch effort, Gavin yelled out that his nephew was in second grade, implying that the information wouldn’t be available online.
However, Laurie pointed out that her nephew’s stats had been accessible online since first grade, exposing Gavin’s excuse as baseless.
He Stormed Away in Frustration
The crowd proceeded to present examples of wrestlers from different states, clubs, leagues, and even genders, leaving Gavin red-faced and infuriated.
In a fit of frustration, he stormed away, shouting something about harassment and threatening to involve HR!
HR’s Involvement
True to his word, HR did reach out to address the situation. However, Laurie and her coworkers promptly pointed out the blatant hypocrisy, highlighting the numerous complaints that had been filed against Gavin in the past.
An Email Promoting Unity Fell on Deaf Ears
In response, an email emphasizing the importance of unity, teamwork, and respect in the workplace was circulated. The message fell on deaf ears. It was ignored by everyone.
Silencing Gavin!
Laurie remained in the office for about ten more months before deciding to move on.
Throughout that time, Gavin persistently attempted to insert himself into conversations and outshine others, but his efforts were met with a simple question from anyone wanting to bring him down a notch: “So, how did your nephew do in wrestling this weekend?”
Laurie’s Ultimate Triumph
That alone was enough to silence Gavin and put an end to his constant one-upmanship!
In the end, Laurie found a way to even the score and give Gavin a taste of his own medicine. It was a satisfying outcome to some very frustrating colleague behavior!
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Source: Reddit