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MrsParkCity
Beginner June 2019

Not Inviting the A-hole Coworker?

MrsParkCity, on February 8, 2018 at 2:57 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 16

So I've skimmed through the many "coworker invite" threads and can't find one that is similar to mine. So here we go...and please note, no official save the dates or invites have been sent yet.

I work in a small company; there's 4 of us not including the owner. The owner is like a second dad; he's invited. One woman has always been great with me, she's invited. The older guy I could either invite him or not without any bad feelings; so I'll invite him if I can. So that leaves one...

I used to be close (not outside-of-work-hang-out close) with one guy here closer to my age. Well, since I started dating and becoming serious with my fiance, that changed dramatically. It was like one day he just hated me and was out to get me fired. ALL last year this coworker literally freaked out over any work related issue he could, causing stress multiple times with my boss over me. It got to the point where at the end of last year I literally went to my boss and said I can't do this anymore, and my boss was pissed at him because he knows where the real issues are coming from. Not to mention I keep track of everything I do and have actually not done anything wrong. Long story [shorter], our boss round-tabled with all of us to "cut the crap" so to speak, and even privately told me he was thinking of firing this a-hole. BUT he never did, and so we've all continued to work together for the last month or so (since Christmas).

But sure enough, he's still being an a-hole to me, but now it's just passive aggressive, and in hypocritical ways. It couldn't be more obvious (without dragging on in this post) that he acts this way out of jealousy and previous (and/or current) feelings for me. Therefore I DO NOT WANT HIM AT MY WEDDING. And I bet a million dollars he doesn't want to even receive an invite.

How would you all handle this? Secret invites to everyone except him? I know it's rude but wouldn't it be obvious to him based on how he's acted to me, privately and in front of the other coworkers?

16 Comments

Latest activity by Kristen, on February 8, 2018 at 9:32 PM
  • Cassie
    Super April 2018
    Cassie ·
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    I am personally only inviting my boss and one co worker at my job. No one else. I don't see an issue not inviting a co worker who you don't like. Invite the people you WANT there.

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  • Mrs. Fall Bride
    Master October 2016
    Mrs. Fall Bride ·
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    This is why I think it's best to not invite anyone from work. You should never mix business with personal, IMO. But, if you feel like you really do want to invite people from the office, it doesn't sound like this guy would be expecting an invite, so I wouldn't invite him. Just be prepared for any awkwardness or lashing out on his part if you don't. Your other option is to just invite your boss. I think people understand when just the boss(es) are invited and no one else from the office.

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  • FutureMrsW
    VIP March 2018
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    It's tough since you're in a small company. If he's honestly this big of a jerk though, I wouldn't invite him. EVen if it DOES upset him. He doesn't deserve to be invited.

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  • Melissa
    Expert June 2018
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    I really wouldn't worry about his feelings here. I've had people I'm on good terms with but not close to tell me they would like to receive any invitation. I Just politely explained we're keeping smaller and to family and close friends only. I'm this case, IF he brought it up (given everything you said, I doubt he would) I would explain, I'm sorry but we have a strained relationship at work and don't feel friendly enough with you to invite you. Your behavior toward me decided this.

    But seriously, I can't see him being surprised by not receiving an invite or bringing it to your attention. He'll get over it.
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  • Kaylyn
    Super May 2019
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    I’m only inviting one of my coworkers, we hangout outside of work. I don’t have anything against my other coworkers I just don’t feel like they really need to be there. If I were you, and you really want the other coworkers there then invite them and just don’t invite him. With the way he acts it’s a little ridiculous for him to think that he’d be invited, or to think he’d even want to come. I’m not one of those “all or no one” when it comes to who I invite, don’t feel pressured to include someone who treats you poorly.
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  • Kristen328
    Super September 2018
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    If this guy has been out to get you and trying to get you in trouble/fired, don't invite him. I wouldn't feel an ounce of guilt not inviting him.
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  • An
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    I would invite your boss and your coworker that you're close with. I would try to find a way to slip it into conversations that you are only inviting the two of them so to not cause any awkwardness. There is no reason they would even know that some are invited and some aren't right? i.e. your wedding is on a Thursday and it's obvious since the three of you took the day off.


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  • NVV2B
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    Its his fault he's an a-hole, not yours. Dont invite him and invite everyone else if you want to.

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  • DC
    Super May 2018
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    This shouldn't even be a question. Why would he be invited? There is nothing rude about it. Mail the invites, give them in person. Who cares what he feels?
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  • RZ_ToBe
    Master July 2018
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    I invited a few coworkers that I was friends with outside of work. I just met with them at lunch or end of the day and handed them invitations, quietly asking they don't talk about the wedding at work. They all completely understood, didn't mind. I'm sure your coworkers will be the same, especially knowing the issues this guy is having.
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  • Dillydilly
    Dedicated April 2018
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    I would invite boss and one coworker. Do not feel obligated to invite Jerk Face. Don't talk about wedding at work, ever.

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  • FutureMrsM
    Dedicated October 2018
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    Invite the ones you're close with and ignore the rest. I'm inviting a chunk of my coworkers (5 plus spouses). We all socialize outside of work, even spent New Years Eve together. I work with other wonderful people I also occasionally socialize with, but because of the guest list limits these are the only ones I'm inviting. I reached out to them outside of work to ask for addresses and let them know I'd be mailing them a save the date to keep it out of the eyes of anyone else in the office who isn't invited. Trying to avoid hurt feelings as much as possible, but it may be impossible to completely avoid.

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  • Haylee
    Savvy October 2018
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    I have a similar issue. We have aboit 25 employees. I work daily with all of them but I'm on my close with about 10 of those people. I want to invite those 10 people but I'm not sure how the rest would feel. I know it's my wedding and I can do what I want but I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings.. I have to work with these people:/
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  • Valerie
    Devoted September 2018
    Valerie ·
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    Send invites to home addresses or do so in private. Try to avoid wedding talk at work. I’m sure he will find out he’s not invited but who cares. If he’s already acting this way, you know he will still be a jerk when if finds out so don’t try to tip toe around his feelings. You want people you care for attending your wedding.

    Sounds like what he’s doing is workplace harassment. Did he like you before you starting dating your fiancé?
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  • Alforev
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    I would just get addresses and send invites to their homes. He’s probably not going to care or take notice.
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  • Kristen
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    I'm in the same boat! I wish it wasn't rude to flat out ask if they wanted an invite or not. Lol
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