DearPrudie: I know from experience that the dead don’t take orders from the living.
I’ve always been sensitive to the spirits of the dead. My mom told me that when I was little I used to “play” with my deceased grandfather, I often know things that I have no other way of knowing, and generally, I can just sense a presence sometimes.
2) When you do talk, combine it with a boring task you would have had to do anyway, like pairing socks, unloading the dishwasher, taking braids out of your hair, or cleaning the built-up lint on your desk fan with a q-tip. When you’re done, you will feel like you’ve accomplished something! 3) Insist on getting a word in. Talk about yourself. Aggressively if needed. This will help you get more value out of the conversations and maybe also make them a little less appealing to him.Advertisement
But please remember if your well-being takes a hit, you can always hit “Reject call” and say “Sorry, I’m tied up right now” or even “Not up for being on the phone at the moment but I hope you’re doing OK!”I have been working in the financial industry for five years and have been in my current department for two. I am on track to win the employee of the year award based on conversations with my manager and my results.