WORKIN' W/ A SNOOTY PISCES

Sloane here and I've got a gripe...

I work with a young male Pisces--his birthday is this Monday the 11th and I'm always getting a f*** attitude from him! He carries on as if he's the smarter one and "knows all"--never mind the fact that he's only 23 0r 24--hell, he's probably 21 for hels sake.

Anyone ever dealt with a Pisces and know the best way to deal with them—?

experience has taught me that you et these types hang themselves.....

Could you be more elaborate? I'm interested in what you mean. Need to know more, please.

Hey Sloane!

I do know what you mean...but, it never bothered me...
I guess I have been lucky enough to catch them on a stupid mistake and say it like it is to them..somehow, our relationship changed after that..there was less flaunting and I was now an equal.

My Dad is Pisces. I seriously think that some of the "show" is due to low self-esteem...bluntness seems to be the most effective communication tool for me in dealing with my Dad (step-Dad...but, I consider him my Dad). When he is going on a bit...I can say things like, "Oh so you know everything now, is that it?"...I say it with a smile...he grins back...but, maybe that is different because he is my Dad.

There are people on these boards who think that I think I know everything...and sometimes, unfortunately, I see my (step)Dad in me!

My Pisces friend, Ichthyo is totally fun and makes me laugh!

The Pisces guy I work with is like what you describe and when he seems full of it and I am near...I look at him and smile and say, "Yada, yada, yada"...my way of saying he is full of s***...he takes it well...but, I guess, he may not know what else to do!?

Try not to let it get to you too much...
I know, easy for me to say...

For me, even if I still hated what someone did or how they treated others, if I had some insight into the why...like insecurity, injustice they suffered, domineering mother...whatever...anyway, it didn't always excuse it but made it a lesser offense...and gave me something to work with in trying to understand...

I realize I was no help!
I hope it gets better for you and that you outshine him like the sun compared to the moon!!
Star

Thank you Star. You're input is always enlightning and valuable! I will keep in mind that my colleague's ego is just a bit inflated! :-)
Sloane

Hi Sloane,

You know what the saying is 'what goes around, comes around?' It sounds to me that this guy will get caught in something. I.E. a superior will ask him to do something that he supposedly knows how to do and he won't be able to. But I find it is not just one sign, it is a few of them.

Take it easy,
Mt_Moonshine

You're not alone - I worked with an Aries man (March 27th) with REAL attitude issues for 8 years! I always try to be polite, but I stay away from people I don't like at the same time.

This chump still hasn't changed. He's very quiet, non-communicative and somewhat cold with me. I guess I'm just not going to give him my sweet, amiable side every day. I'll stay nuetral but I won't be the "too nice doormat" to him.

Smart move!

Well I'm back again and this time with good news. My Piscean friend is warming up and has shunned his attitude now I guess. This is the way I like it. As a Libra, it means a lot to me to get along well with others--particlarly the ones I work with. If there's any animosity, I'm miserable.