It's perfectly understandable (and normal) to have gotten hurt by what your AD did - I know I would be.
I do hope though, that it doesn't tarnish your relationship with her. It may not be the best way to deliver the message, but I agree with the others who say that she seemed to have good intentions.
She was there to help you when you needed it most, and to me it looks like a life-changing type of help, which tells me that this person truly cares.
Perhaps you could talk to her and explain why you got hurt, and explain to her why you wanted to spend on a beautiful bag. See how she reacts before we all pass judgment on her character based on this incident.
And going to HR is a terrible idea because (1) the issue is personal, (2) you risk putting a target on your back, and (3) you also risk losing your relationship with a person who cares.
I hope you are feeling much better now. By the way, LVoe your collection!
Very sorry you had to deal with a nasty "hater". This person sounds judgmental and very immature to say the least. Carry your LV with pride and don't let her lack of social class bother you ever again.I'll begin with my premise. I'm probably in the lower middle class income wise, so everything nice I get I take very good care of. Sometimes , I ask my assistant director for some financial advice to see where I can cut corners and squeeze every penny there is. She's normally very nice and knowledgeable and great with finances.
Flash forward, after paying off debts and being responsible with my income tax money, I purchased a Louis Vuitton. (The ellipse MM) I got it new for a great price and was proud of that.
Meanwhile my bills are always paid, my family is fed and happy and get pretty much whatever they want or need within reason. I had a little extra money set aside and got one last LV purse (my mini sarria)
I wore this purse today and my assistant director says to me ... "Is that a new purse?" I replied, "yes, but I didn't pay full price if that's what you mean.."
She says, "what brand is it?"
Me: Louis Vuitton
She says, " I can't believe a person in your financial situation would waste their money on something like that. I guess you really don't have all of your priorities in order. I can't even look at you right now.....
She went on and on and basically said a purse is nothing but something you put your crap in...
I don't know. I just felt hurt by her saying all this, and she did it in front of my director, who didn't say anything but, "I don't have a purse fetish.. " ( they carry Michael kors)
It made me feel like because I'm not in the same league and tax bracket that they are, I'm not entitled to a few indulgences. . None of my purchases came out of our family bank account. No bills or needs went unmet. I dunno. Just made me felt bad and wanted to talk to people that understand me. Thanks for listening.
Thank you all for your caring advice. I'm still going to carry my LV. I'm not going to let this ruin our friendship as I've worked with her for so long and don't plan on going anywhere else for awhile. I'll just be a stronger person and just more careful and keep my personal life separate for a while if not indefinitely. You're a great group of gals and I'm so glad I have people that are understanding.
I'll begin with my premise. I'm probably in the lower middle class income wise, so everything nice I get I take very good care of. Sometimes , I ask my assistant director for some financial advice to see where I can cut corners and squeeze every penny there is. She's normally very nice and knowledgeable and great with finances.
Flash forward, after paying off debts and being responsible with my income tax money, I purchased a Louis Vuitton. (The ellipse MM) I got it new for a great price and was proud of that.
Meanwhile my bills are always paid, my family is fed and happy and get pretty much whatever they want or need within reason. I had a little extra money set aside and got one last LV purse (my mini sarria)
I wore this purse today and my assistant director says to me ... "Is that a new purse?" I replied, "yes, but I didn't pay full price if that's what you mean.."
She says, "what brand is it?"
Me: Louis Vuitton
She says, " I can't believe a person in your financial situation would waste their money on something like that. I guess you really don't have all of your priorities in order. I can't even look at you right now.....
She went on and on and basically said a purse is nothing but something you put your crap in...
I don't know. I just felt hurt by her saying all this, and she did it in front of my director, who didn't say anything but, "I don't have a purse fetish.. " ( they carry Michael kors)
It made me feel like because I'm not in the same league and tax bracket that they are, I'm not entitled to a few indulgences. . None of my purchases came out of our family bank account. No bills or needs went unmet. I dunno. Just made me felt bad and wanted to talk to people that understand me. Thanks for listening.