I work in a hospital kitchen. There are several older ladies, like myself, in our 40's, 50's and 60's. There are also four younger guys, ages 16, 19, 20, and 24. I have a problem with the 20-year-old. He is so arrogant and thinks he knows everything. He says he doesn't really need to work and that as soon as his car is paid off he's going to quit. His dad also works at the hospital, as our Corporate Compliance Officer. He is directly our supervisor's supervisor. "J" started out doing my job, at night like I do, and he discovered that it's not as easy as it looks. There are menial tasks to do, such as floor mopping and a lot of scrubbing pots and pans. He also discovered that if he does the cooking he not only gets paid more but he has fewer tasks to do. He's constantly bringing dirty pans to me to do because it's "my job". The older ladies often do them themselves. Bottom line, he made my job a nightmare the other night and I wrote a letter to our boss. comments welcome.
2006-08-26 07:46:33 · 11 answers · asked by kitten lover3 7 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Dear Maggie: I feel your "pain in the butt". That said, you need to look at this nightmare as a temporary one; after all, the little bugger is going to stay employed until the moment his vehicle is paid for. Unless he is driving a BMW, his tenure is finite. I know how annoying and disruptive his behavior is and you have the right to be treated with respect. If his father is a smart person, he will get Junior out of your collective way. But, my friend, life is not always fair. So be prepared to take the heat for the letter you wrote to the boss. Pot scrubbing is part of your job...the fact that the other members of the staff do not bring the pots to you does not negate this fact. So, my friend, this is a time for you to be prepared to eat some humble pie if you wish to keep your job and have "peace" in the workplace.
Best wishes and please follow this advice: Never and I mean never write a letter, e-mail in anger. Wait a day or two, and if you still feel writing the note is the right thing to do, then do it. But know that actions have consequences.
2006-08-26 08:04:51 · answer #1 · answered by alrivera_1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the letter to your boss was written professionally this is the right thing to do. It is "politically" a bit delicate because the youngster being connected to a high-above.
But - if you boss is smart he appreciates you and he knows the youngster will leave soon anyways.
Also his dad may have given his son this job because he knows he is spoiled. It is an important experience for this kid. So - ultimately his dad may be just fine with having his son "being put into place" by a supervisor.
But - if things don't change to the better for you soon you could try to talk to your boss directly. And you may also have an HR department where you could seek help or advice if your boss is too concerned to take action.
2006-08-26 14:54:04 · answer #2 · answered by spaceskating_girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure his dad is well aware of his behavior, and even though his father works at the hospital in an administrative capacity doesn't mean he can take advantage of the sitaution. I think the best thing you can do is treat this snot-nose just like you would any of the other workers. If he is doing something he shouldn't, it is his supervisor's job to let him know.
2006-08-26 14:53:54 · answer #3 · answered by tsopolly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what a jackass! i see that puts you and your supervisor in a tough position. i think if you don't get results with the letter that you wrote, you should all take him out back and spank him sounds like he needs it...just kidding....but really i'd try talking to the sup above his father, i think talking to the father would probably get you nowhere. you guys shouldn't have to suffer because of some sniveling brat that gets everything handed to him!
2006-08-26 14:54:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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It might help your case if you can get the other ladies to write to your boss also. If he gets just one letter, he might think that it is just a personality clash. But if more than one writes complaining about the same thing, then he might look into it more closely,.
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2006-08-26 21:50:50 · answer #6 · answered by TrinaSue K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good for you, there's still such a thing as job ettiquette and this kid doesn't have it. not to mention just plain old respect! he's only thinking of himself and he'll see through life and future jobs (b/c he WILL have to keep working) that "abusing" his coworkers will get him nowhere. i hope your boss does the right thing and at least puts him in his place.
2006-08-26 14:54:24 · answer #7 · answered by origchick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is just my opinion...
He is trying to intimidate you because of who his father is in relation to you and your job.
My suggestion is even though it bothers you don't let it show. As soon as he figures that you are not bothered by him hopefully he will leave you alone. What comes around goes around and he will get his eventually.
2006-08-27 07:34:09 · answer #8 · answered by tonja_myers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can relate.My co-workers at the Hitchhiker's Guide annoy the hell out of me sometimes.
2006-08-26 14:53:01 · answer #9 · answered by Hairdood 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spoiled little bastard.
Put him in the hospital.
2006-08-26 14:55:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋