Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I'm having a mental block here, trying to think of a word - either adjective or noun - that would describe a person who tries to make themselves look good by finding fault with others or their work.... and I mean something acceptable in a formal discussion, which of course rules out the ones that come immediately to mind. In this case the person seeks "credit" or recognition for finding and bringing to light mistakes, perceived shortcomings, or actions contrary to law or policy (even if unintentional or unavoidable) no matter how minor. "Martinet" comes to mind, but there must be others... I'm sure we have a few brains here less fuzzy than mine - Thanks! [And yes, there is such a person whom I'm trying to endure] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Tull, SASS #66742 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Vilifying A Social Dyslexic Misanthropic Antisocial Disparaging Captious Niggling Condemnatory Belittling Malicious All The Above tull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knarley Bob Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Jerk comes to mind, or flake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Taft Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I can't post what comes to mind......my ex is being one those kind of people right now. Trust me.....there's more to that story than any of you want to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Sounds like Sheldon on the Big Bang Theory. Your person is a "Sheldon". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 PM sent . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffield, SASS #23454 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 "Supremist" comes as close as any word I can think of to describe someone with a Big ME Little You complex. Good luck in dealing with that clod, they are blind to their own shortcomings. Duffield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Wow.... I knew this was the place to ask. Thanks, all! Here shortly I'll dig out my dictionary for a couple of 'em... On a more serious note, there is a real person I'm dealing with to whom most, if not all of those would apply. That said, I may soon be joining the ranks of the gainfully unemployed. That'll mess up the gub'mints statistics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Sounds like Sheldon on the Big Bang Theory. Your person is a "Sheldon". I just found The Big Bang Theory a couple of weeks back. One of my first thoughts was "I bet J-Bar likes this show". Do you read the paragraphs at the end of each show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Balz, SASS#46599 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Douchebag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 POMPOUS NINCOMPOOP come to mind, but, and there is always a but, that is two words. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I just got a new boss that does that very thing...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Hardpan: Your description is the definition of envy. http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/intense-emotions-and-strong-feelings/201103/envy-the-emotion-kept-secret Twenty years ago, I would have suggested that you suck it up, keep your head down, and wait for him/her to move on; they usually do. Today, I'm not so patient, and value my own peace of mind more highly. I'd tell him/her off publicly, and walk out the door with my head high. Everyone else will be wishing they could do the same. LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhorse Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 How about "politician?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. I. Tarpicker, SASS #998 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Sounds as if "Miserable SOB" fits as well as anything. -- GIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantry Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Backstabber? I've dealt with that personality before, it covers up a lack of professional knowledge. Best way to deal with it is stay as far away from that person as possible and to make sure you document everything to CYA. And this type of person should never be trusted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tennessee Stud, SASS# 43634 Life Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 self-aggrandizement? condescending? I don't think you mean "schadinfreude"... takin' pleasure in seein' the misery of others. ts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 How about Selfimpressed? Selfposessed? Maybe Snobbish Know-it-all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Denigrator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Popinjay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I was thinkin ***hole but that ain't fit fer the public part CB whom sometimes qualifeys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Pompous Nincompoop and Popinjay are good! Yeah, Loophole, I may end up doing that. When the fella started here he delighted in telling stories about how at previous jobs he'd managed to get people fired by digging until he found something he could "work with." Not sure if he was telling us out of braggadocio or attempting to intimidate. I wanted to kick a co-worker's husband under the table at a luncheon once when hubby asked this guy to tell an "accounting tale" (he's a CPA). The "Popinjay" immediately set out to regale us with the story of the time he spent two whole days researching why there was a 2¢ balance remaining on a farmer's $100,000 line of credit. Duh.... seems the guy had used all but the 2¢...! I suspect he was attempting to impress us with his tenaciousness.... but coming from a banking background my unspoken thought was "what an idiot!" Anyway, he's set his sights on me, but he's going to be a mite displeased with the outcome. I won't go down easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I wanted to kick a co-worker's husband under the table at a luncheon once when hubby asked this guy to tell an "accounting tale" (he's a CPA). The "Popinjay" immediately set out to regale us with the story of the time he spent two whole days researching why there was a 2¢ balance remaining on a farmer's $100,000 line of credit. Duh.... seems the guy had used all but the 2¢...! I suspect he was attempting to impress us with his tenaciousness.... but coming from a banking background my unspoken thought was "what an idiot!" Anyway, he's set his sights on me, but he's going to be a mite displeased with the outcome. I won't go down easily. I read that and my first thought was that he wasted a whole lot of somebody's money over two cents. Good luck, don't go down without a fight, and maybe get some ammo of your own while you're at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 %^&*#$% @##%^&$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The O'Meara Himself Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 IGNORANUS Stupid and an a##hole. The O'Meara Himself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 President of the Divided States? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pit Bull Tex Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 UNWANTED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foothills Drifter Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Howdy...... I would use... $h!t Head... Vern / Foothills Drifter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I see you making a "hostile work environment" claim against the company your working for. Pretty serious claim in PRK LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Insecurity is the motive. The outcome is a bloodsucking POS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 I see you making a "hostile work environment" claim against the company your working for. Pretty serious claim in PRK LG The thought has crossed my mind... but no idea how to proceed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Culpepper 32827 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Democrat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I would classify this "person" as an anal retentive pompous a$$hole. I'll bet he can count all his friend on a 1/2 finger and that's his mother. CS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tennessee Stud, SASS# 43634 Life Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Democrat! + ½ Give the man... Cayenne Coldpecker... a ceegar! ts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Actually, he's a Republican. Reminds me of an old John Bircher. Sees life in black and white. Much more to the story.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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