Hi Ske. Yikes...that is a crappy situation, no doubt. I would like to draw your attention to the phrase... “It’s completely unavoidable”. Sounds like you don’t have much of a choice so maybe you could look at it as an opportunity to DB. In other words, what a great chance to show your W and her AP that you are moving forward with your life and not being affected by what they do. Put a smile on your face, do your work, be friendly and show them you are unaffected by it all. Sounds like there is a goal for the day and you and your co-workers will be focused on getting qualified. Most of them likely would not notice anything if you keep your focus on the task at hand. Much of what you are worried about is probably a non-issue if you can keep yourself together. Trust me...your W and her AP are feeling even less comfortable than you with the situation so use that to your advantage. Having said all that, I am sorry you have to go through this. It is definitely a situation none of us would like to be in. However, it does not HAVE to be as bad as you think if you view it as a DB challenge to conquer. Good luck! (((HUGS)))