Just had a weird interaction with a colleague

Colleague: We need to make Project X our number one priority. I have heard many people on Tracy's team talk about how great it is.
Me: I actually attended a workshop about it last weekend. Good idea, but not a top priority.
Colleague: I've heard people talking about it. It will save lots of money.
Me: Lots? How much is lots? I don't think it's that much.
Colleague: It's a lot.
Me: How much though?
Colleague: A lot. I've heard people talking.
Me: But how much?
Colleague: A lot. Trust me.
Me: How much is a lot though?
Colleague: I've heard people talking! Why don't you trust me?
Me: I would need an estimate. Let's call Tracy.
Colleague: I don't like your attitude. It will save a lot and I refuse to believe otherwise.
Me: *calls Tracy* Tracy how much would Project X save?
Tracy: Not a ton, maybe two grand? Not nearly as much as Project Y.
Colleague: I guess we just think different opinions. I still think we should pursue it. I don't believe Tracy.

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Serenitree · F

@SW-User you are tactful. That's a lot better than I could ever do. People who credit "people" with being the authority on something, but refuse to say who they are just get my dander up, and I get frustrated. Then I tell them that without confirmation from those so called people in the know, I'm not prepared to fall for anything.

I guess that's why I was never a supervisor until I started my own business.

SW-User

@Serenitree I wasn't always like this -- then I realized -- I don't really give a shit. So, it's just easier. Not sure the particulars of her case, but only rarely do I confront these days.

Serenitree · F

@SW-User I loved being my own boss and having only a couple of employees. I never became wealthy, but I was much richer in peace of mind and no ulcers from all the office politics.