This is a stressful situation for sure. My goal as P.T.O. President is to welcome all volunteers, make them feel a part of something great, and never sweat the small stuff. In this situation, anyone that comes to volunteer, let them. She may have felt comfortable there.(with a friend) I agree it wasn't right for her to hold money over your head. When you have a situation like this again let cooler heads prevail. Turn it over to another P.T.O. member. Let them handle the situation and move on. You will be better for it in the long run.
- Mich3ll5
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Mich3115, that is great advice! I would say if the situation has reached the point where someone is holding the money over your head and out of reach, then that's the time to walk away and be the bigger person. Then, once the event is over and time has passed, you might want to reach out to her and ask her for her point of view. Ask her how to work together more effectively next time. What Mich3115 says about her comfort level is probably true. She may have not felt comfortable or confident working anywhere else at the event. So, it came off as if she was ignoring you, but in reality, she may have been feeling unsure of herself. We have a great (and really popular!) article on working with difficult people that might give you some helpful tips about working with various types of people. Good luck!
- Rose H
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article on working with difficult people: https://www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/409-how-to-deal-with-difficult-people