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Should I Tell My Boss I Hate Her Perfume?

19,678 2,309 October 17, 2006 at 08:43 AM in Question
Lately she has been wearing this Raspberry perfume that I absolutely despise.

It makes me sick to my stomach. Not only is it horrible smelling to begin with, but I have a history with this perfume.

At my last job, I worked with a woman who had a stinky crotch from hell. She used to cover it up with Sun Ripened Raspberry from Bath and Body works. Her crotch was so smelly, we made the office manager talk to her about it. She denied knowing about it, was apologetic and the crotch went right on stinking.

Think about stinky crotch smell mixed with Raspberry. vomit

I really don't know if I can take it. Should I tell her the story and ask her if she will wear the perfume less?

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R U an ultracrepidarian?
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10-17-2006 at 08:49 AM.
10-17-2006 at 08:49 AM.
Quote from ~Kimber~ :
We thought maybe she had some sort of medical condition or yes, maybe she didn't shower as much as she should...
if it smells that bad then ya maybe she has some kinda infection, i dunno

its kinda touchy Wink
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10-17-2006 at 08:50 AM.
10-17-2006 at 08:50 AM.
Start bathing in Old Spice. Payback is a bitch.
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10-17-2006 at 08:50 AM.
10-17-2006 at 08:50 AM.
yeast infection, part time job as hooker, douche, etc. maybe shes using a raspberry scented dildo which is not properly washed between excessive usage? Dontknow

however, whatever you decide to say (if anything), be prepared for repercussions
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10-17-2006 at 08:51 AM.
10-17-2006 at 08:51 AM.
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~Kimber~
10-17-2006 at 08:53 AM.
10-17-2006 at 08:53 AM.
Ok people, the person with the stinky crotch was at my OLD job. The scent has extremely bad memories for me and I want her to stop wearing it. Just trying to figure out the best way to ask her, if I should claim it give me migraines or if I should just tell her the truth.
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10-17-2006 at 08:53 AM.
10-17-2006 at 08:53 AM.
Quote from ~Kimber~ :
Ok people, the person with the stinky crotch was at my OLD job. The scent has extremely bad memories for me and I want her to stop wearing it. Just trying to figure out the best way to ask her, if I should claim it give me migraines or if I should just tell her the truth.
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10-17-2006 at 08:55 AM.
10-17-2006 at 08:55 AM.
I work in a very small office and chances are very good she would know it came from me, no way. Nono2
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10-17-2006 at 08:55 AM.
10-17-2006 at 08:55 AM.
Quote from veritableqndry :
http://www.annoyingcoworker.com/
Heh, that should fix it. Be sure to use company's internet access.
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10-17-2006 at 08:57 AM.
10-17-2006 at 08:57 AM.
Quote from ~Kimber~ :
I work in a very small office and chances are very good she would know it came from me, no way. Nono2
Well if you're just going to shoot down every idea we offer, then why post the thread in the first place?

Either man up and tell her you don't like the perfume, or deal with it and shove some cotton up your nostrils.
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10-17-2006 at 08:58 AM.
10-17-2006 at 08:58 AM.
I would tell her that you are sensitive to perfumes and chemicals and that you are getting headaches and an upset stomach from her perfume. If she's a good boss, she'll understand and will either tone it down or cut it out altogether.

Or... you could use this opportunity to angle for an office w/ a window!
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10-17-2006 at 08:58 AM.
10-17-2006 at 08:58 AM.
Send her an email, and explain the situation delicately. Make a joke out of it, but let her know you're serious. Stories like this endear employees to their employer.
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10-17-2006 at 09:00 AM.
10-17-2006 at 09:00 AM.
Quote from veritableqndry :
Well if you're just going to shoot down every idea we offer, then why post the thread in the first place?

Either man up and tell her you don't like the perfume, or deal with it and shove some cotton up your nostrils.
What farking ideas am I rejecting other than your one idea?

I am just nervous about talking to my boss about a personal thing and was hoping for a little direction. No need to be an ass about it.
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10-17-2006 at 09:02 AM.
10-17-2006 at 09:02 AM.
Tough situation.. Like some of the other members said maybe tell her your allergies have been kicking up full time and ask her to help you out by toning down her perfume. Just approach it as being YOUR problem (even though it isn't) so that she doesn't get defensive. Dontknow
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10-17-2006 at 09:02 AM.
10-17-2006 at 09:02 AM.
Do you have a HR department?
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10-17-2006 at 09:02 AM.
10-17-2006 at 09:02 AM.
sorry to hear that Kimber. I know sometimes certain perfume can be just as offensive as cigarette smoke or body odor...Yucky
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