This lady is like 50-60 years old and knows nothing about computers. I have to constantly help her on stuff I learned in elementary. After working with her for 4 months in the same little office I can't stand her. My paitence has almost ran out. Then when she has a question she is supposed to come to me, but when she doesn't like the answer she goes over my head, then I get in trouble cause "i didn't answer her question" what do I do?
2006-07-07 01:56:57 · 8 answers · asked by Shadow Dance 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I would first like to thank all of you who have given me the answers that you have. I would also like to take a moment to clarify a few points. Most of the questions she asks (and the reason I am losing paitence) are questions she has asked before, or information that can be found (So very easily) in the procedures I wrote to help her (that she never uses) I have worked here longer than anyone else currently on the payroll, I LOVE my job, but she makes me want to leave. I am a very nice person (Most of the time) and do my best to help her. I haven't told her yet how much she bugs me or that i 'can't' help her. I always try too, but it get so tiring having her go above me, then getting in trouble cause she does. I've been here longer than anyone why wouldn't she trust my answer?
2006-07-07 02:11:58 · update #1
Try going over her head. Talk with your boss about this woman. I would wonder about her capabilities if she asks the same questions over and over again. I would also wonder about her character if she gets you into trouble when you try to help her. Don't let her get you into trouble or make you feel like you want to quit if you love your job and have been there a long time. No matter where you work your going to run into people like this.
2006-07-07 03:36:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-07 02:38:28 · answer #2 · answered by Via Bruce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what works for me... hope it doesn't offend you. PRAY for her, even though it is hard. Ask God to give you favor with her and tell HIM the honest truth about how you feel about her. Tell Him exactly what would have to happen in the situation for you to be able to proceed. God takes care of His children. When people bug you to death, the situation just needs some direction. YOU can bring that direction through your prayers directly from the HAND of the LORD. TRY HIM! He never fails, you hear me? Here's a true saying: "God doesn't do a thing on earth without a prayer." Tell me what happens because if you do this, something is going to happen...I promise.
~Peace,
Sleek
2006-07-07 02:03:58 · answer #3 · answered by Sleek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in a similar situation and I stayed at the job for six years before I finally gave notice and quit. Not much you can do except tuff it out or find something more suitable. I absolutely loved my job there and everyone else but this woman drove me crazy! When I walked in the door in the mornings, I would greet her with 'Good Morning' and she'd always say "What's so dang good about it??!!"... lovely attitude to boot! Good luck!
2006-07-07 02:01:41 · answer #4 · answered by L D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love and put yourself in her place. Try to help her out and if it's about PCs why not get her a book or soft ware about PCs? If you're too busy when she needs you, let her know that at that moment you can't help her out. Why should it bother anyone if someone needs your help? You're here asking for help and advice in this situation, be kind, there's already too many jerks on Earth!
2006-07-07 02:03:25 · answer #5 · answered by thisisme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if it's appropriate for your other duties, get headphones so you can indicate when you don't want to be interrupted. Also, tell her that going over your head upsets you. Try to show empathy for her and maybe she will empathize with you back. Take it as a challenge. She probably feels insecure -- try to make her feel comfortable.
2006-07-07 02:09:55 · answer #6 · answered by Aaron W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jus tel her to **** off
2006-07-07 02:02:15 · answer #7 · answered by angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find another job.
2006-07-07 02:01:06 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋