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Worker reconsiders making a free carving after coworker didn’t defend her

After a colleague admitted he didn’t stick up for her but offered no apology, a hobbyist crafter is reconsidering a promised memorial wood carving.

Published May 29, 2026, 6:54 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Dear Eric: I work in a small department with two colleagues, including one named James. James has always been challenging to work with due to frequent errors and an unpredictable emotional temperament. Despite this, we have remained professional as he didn’t seem malicious.

As a hobbyist crafter, I recently agreed to create a wood carving for him free of charge to honor a deceased loved one.