As you know my manager is refusing to give me holidays.

We had it out in the office today. He started by listing all the stupid little things that I havent managed to do at work... like moving lollybags, or washing a mirror, initialling a form here, recording a numberplate there. He was nitpicking to get under my skin.

THEN he went off at me and made the comment 'Im used to talking to mature adults, and not having to repeat myself'. I almost grabbed the stapler and attached the word 'LOSER' to his oversised glasses.

After this the feud went OFF. I'll spare you the details... but in case your interested, a few notes for my manager.

1) How dare you call me immature and complain about having to repeat yourself. I had to repeat myself 8 times so you could understand the phrase 'The Milk isnt scanning' and 'That is its barcode'. Learn to speak English Apu.

2) I will not consult with you before I 'Decide to do something outside of work'. It sounds childish... But your not the boss of me! If you look at your 2 week history at work, You will realise that YOU ask ME how to do things. Because you dont know your job.

3) Dont stare at me after saying I cant take time off and wont be re-imbursed for cancelling and expect me to give you a hug.

4) Yes... I WILL be taking holidays 'regardless of the consequences'. Although you dont know it yet. Because you are waiting for me to change my mind... I, on the otherhand are waiting till 2 weeks out from my holiday, when I will quit, leaving you severly understaffed over Christmas and new years.

I have worked every single public holiday in the year without complaint for years, and I want one week off... seriously.

Bring on Round three. Bring it.