DW needs help! Are animal rescues a waste of time?

[nnbreeder]

In the off chance that they are both union workers take it up with the steward. He could face a fine or even dismissal.

Are there cameras at work? Keep a journal of the times this happened and then have a lawyer take it from there if the other methods don't work.

 

[angelique_redhead]

These are not at all politically correct. However, I like them.

http://www.myteespot.com/When-I-Want-Your-Opinion-Ill-Beat-It-Out-Of-You-Chuck-Norris-p-8876.html

http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/stickers/3274/

http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/stickers/9d3a/

Good luck to your wife.

: Angelique

 

[WIChookchick]

Another version of ending the conversation when and if he continues to bring it up..

Have her hold out her hand to stop him, smile, and say "I would rather not discuss this anymore. PLEASE STOP.. Let us agree to disagree."
"You have your beliefs, I have mine, please respect me enough to respect MY beliefs. IF you don't stop bringing this up, I shall have to talk to (insert manager/supervisor)".

Or have her write a note saying the same thing if she feels uncomfortable speaking to him. A card, a religious card....BUT have the PLEASE STOP and Respect and
I will have to talk to (manager/supervisor).. written in it!!

Hope this helps

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

I have been reading all the responces to this topic, and I just had to comment. I am birdaholics DW, the wife in question. The place I work is a VEERRYYY small dental lab. No personel officer, no union stewerd, just a boss and about thirteen of us technicians. The fellow that has been annoying me is an extreeme conservative, rightiously religious, and feels the need to share his beliefs and ideas with everyone, including me.
I would never consider violence, or even anger, this is an intimate workplace, we all HAVE to get along. So far when he has said this about animals having no soul, it has been "tacked on" to the end of some other conversation about animals in general.
I would like to know how to tell him, in an intelligent manner, that I don't agree, without stooping to his level and sounding patronizing. I don't want to open a religious discussion with him, as many of you have commented, it is pointless, but I would like to be able to tell him I hear him, but don't agree. Thank you all for your interest and comments! I will be reading over my DH's shoulder, thanks guys.

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

Quote:
angelique_redhead, DW wants them in t-shirt form.

 

[angelique_redhead]

Unfortunately only the first one is in T shirt form but I figure wearing the buttons on a T shirt would count.

: Angelique

Quote:
angelique_redhead, DW wants them in t-shirt form.

 

[geebs]

I think they have a soul.... I have worked with lots of horses and I know mine have a soul...

 

[franklinstreetwest]

Rationalizing with the irrational is typically fruitless. It does not sound as though he would ever accept an "agree to disagree" and mutual respect enviornment. He has already demonstrated that he doesn't regard anyones feelings with his incessant comments. Not knowing the man, I can only make assumptions, and I would conclude that he either enjoys the reaction he receives or is oblivious to the grating nature of his comments.

Playing the dumb card is tasteless to me as well, but a distracting change of subject, at least leaves you in control of the conversation's direction.

If you choose to "debate" to draw an agree to disagree ending, I fear that you will be caught in a frustrating, circular conversation. How about when he tacks on the animal jabs..." I feel personally insulted by your comment!" or if he is questioning you about your position on something " I don't feel comfortable discussing that topic" "I think that topic is inappropriate [change of subject]"

 

[FireTigeris]

Honestly I wouldn't bother replying to him... but if I really wanted to start something,

I'd quote where God values animals, less then people but values them.

not to be religious I won't post the quotes but any google bible search should bring up some.

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Or, "My faith tells me otherwise, you are being a stumbling block to my faith - it is horrible to be a burden to another 'person of faith', please don't bring this up again."

Unless he knows you aren't a (name of his religion) he should stop. Its basically calling "religious harassment" to the higher power its the last thing fundamentalist/conservatives want to do usually.

 

[sunflowerenvy]

if you are in that small office, i would see if there any other people that does not like him talk religious at the work place if so than maybe you two can go to your boss and have him stop talking about it. if he preventing anyone from getting there work done in a time matter. then you will have something to take to the boss. do not be alone with this person. if he start into it , start talking to the other person about something else like the cooking, or weather. or tv show

laura
i am proud of you to take in trouble animals that was throw away,
i used to run animals rescue from my home