Big news today. Management has decided that Christina should be the new operator of the roll label machine in the digital room; she interviewed for it last Friday. She is nervous but excited about her new prospect. She'll train for two to four weeks on the first shift, and if she seems to be the right fit, she will take over Jeremiah's spot on the second shift.
Both Christina and Jeremiah, who is our new shipping lead for the second shift, start their new positions tomorrow. Naturally, this provides a solution to the ongoing trouble between Christina and Ana. Soon, they won't have to be working together.
The funny thing is, today Ana and Christina have been speaking to one another more cordially. Ana has been quiet for most of the day, but just before lunch, she has begun opening up again. She still hasn't said anything to me, but then, I haven't said anything to her, either.
Honestly, I'm not sure what to say to Ana. Should I apologize for not saying anything to her? Should I ask her how she's been? I don't know if she would even acknowledge me if I tried anything.
I find myself thinking that I've allowed this situation to affect my behavior. Have I cut myself off from Ana because of her behavior? In other words, have I allowed someone else's behavior to dictate my own when I know that I ought to be loving toward others regardless of how they've acted? I think I have.
I don't approve of how Ana treated Christina in the slightest, but I need to remedy my own situation with Ana if we're going to continue working together. I pray that I would say the right things and that Ana would be receptive. I'll let you know what happens.
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Update 6:59 pm- Ana was preparing to move out the large plastic bag we fill with our small order boxes for ground shipping. I saw an opportunity, and I told Ana I would take it for her. She stared at me for a second, then mouthed the word, "Okay".
It's a start.
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