Sounds like you did ok in the end, even if you got a bit soaked.  Hopefully the rookie got even wetter though

Yeah, for the most part I really don't give a damn about what other people do, but this guy just doesn't fit in here and I was pretty pissed at him. But ya know what? In the end what goes around comes around.

I am used to having to work out in whatever the weather offers. Sometimes it really sucks, but I just shrug it off and do what I need to do. That guy is the sort that will feel miserable about it because he is so self-absorbed. That in itself is a bit of universal justice.

Thanks for the reply.

In your job, there is not a lot of opportunity for team work.  But then when there is, I see the need for it as greater than your average joe.  As you indicated he was new, perhaps he will learn (and fast) about team work.  It is a shame he was not smart enough to realize the value of it from the get go.

So where's the picture of the logo? 

Well Mason, what a challenging day for you but I think you rose to the top and made things happen which seems to me is what you do.   The newbie should have seen he could have learned a lot from you in more ways than one.  The job was completed because you made it happen.  Rewarding but wet day!   Thanks for sharing the blow by blow.  

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Turns out I really screwed up by mentioning the customer's name in the article. That's something I have always avoided in the past and I did so here without thinking. The article came to their attention and they were less than happy about being mentioned by name. I've been warned the boss will be calling me onto the carpet on Monday and I expect a good butt chewing at the least.

In hindsight I can understand the customer's concerns in this and should have thought about that beforehand. They are a great customer and I certainly didn't intend to upset them. I'll now be editing the article to remove direct references to their company.

I think it is the principal that if they allow good or neutral observations, then they can hardly complain when there are negative ones. I understand, and hope the up-braiding is not too severe.