How would YOU deal with it?

I'm thinking a charged capacitor laying in his office chair is a good idea.

Or take him to lunch with you then leave his goofey ass when you go to the john.

 

There's really only one way to settle a situation such as this.

Two men enter, one man leaves. Thunderdome bishes!

 

Punch him in the throat.

 

Have him post his story here so the WERA BBS can provide an unbiased and civilized assessment of both sides.

 

But, seriously, I'd say if it's not stopping you from getting your work done, the or negatively impacting the customer or your professional reputation, I say ignore it for now. If it is, and you've done everything you can do at a lower-level, time to escalate up the chain. Focus on any negative impacts to work and customer relations (not the fact that he may annoy you).

 

Lighten up Alice. He got the job done. That's what happens when people get their feelings hurt. Now he's a step up the ladder and your left holding the bag. Just figure out how not to let him do it to you next time or get another job.
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