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Why do you think David annoys Ruth so much? Are we always annoyed by our replacements?

I think Ruth is generally a bit prickly on her best day. I think she is less secure in her new job and unfamiliar with being head of her home department. David is a bit pushy and she might find that uncomfortable.

David is a different type of person then Ruth is and Ruth doesn’t have the patience she needs to put up with David.

>2 Olivermagnus: is correct Ruth is prickly on her best day. She has issues from her parents and her relationship Nelson. A good person and mom, but not happy.
David would and does annoy me.

>2 Olivermagnus: ‘ I think Ruth is generally a bit prickly on her best day.’ This is so true!

>4 JohnDBurke: I agree David is annoying.

As well as these I do feel we sometimes struggle to accept those who replace us.

All of the above.

But in my opinion, it’s mostly because he IS annoying.

I think David has too much self-confidence for Ruth’s liking. She herself has always been a bit ‘apologetic’ (I don’t know how better to describe her than this, she has always seemed to have some chip or other on her shoulder…).

>6 bluebird_: 😂😂😂

>7 Sergeirocks: Doesn’t she just!

I've worked with guys like David. They are annoying. Someone who just shows up, in an office or a cube farm, without being invited.

Have not seen Ruth as "prickly" but I'll keep that observation in my brain as I read on.