1 is a person who is very outspoken and even quite rude at times, this person has even made the comment to me that they know that the company is paying me more than they are paying them.
2006-09-15 05:23:56 · 7 answers · asked by alc60156 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You don't specify, but it sounds like they just hired this person. In that case, report it! Companies generally have a 30-, 60-, or 90-day "trial period" during which they can fire a person that they think won't work out, without giving them a specific reason.
If you don't report it within that time, you'll regret it. We had a similar situation at my workplace. I went to my manager and BEGGED her to fire her new-hire, who was rude, didn't do any work, and would disappear for hours at a time. Near the end of the trial period I went back and begged again. "Come on, you only have 3 days left to fire her! Come on!" But my manager was an idiot, and didn't want to be "mean," and we were stuck with this lady who watched TV on the clock and insulted clients for the next year. She got one complaint per DAY.
So, take notes about how the lady is rude. Get other employees to corraborate it.
Then go to your manager and complain. If that doesn't work, go to HR and complain -- it's their job to keep employees happy. If that doesn't work, go to your manager's manager. If this worker is bad for you, she's going to be bad for the company, too.
Of course, if she's not a new-hire, she can be fired for exactly the same reasons, too. You may have to be more firm about it, though. Good luck!
2006-09-15 05:32:57 · answer #1 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
People like that exist everywhere. There is no obligation to be friends with anyone at work- only polite in appropriate business situations. Step one might be to say: "I really think we should limit our conversations to those pertaining to our work."
Comments about salaries are inappropriate and don't warrant even a response beyond, "My salary is a personal issue and I don't wish to discuss it at work." You might also find that the company, like many, even forbids such conversations because it is very destructive and never leads to anything good. It's not your fault if you're paid more and it's not anyone else's place to judge it that is appropriate.
If you are overpaid, and I doubt you are, then that was: 1) because they saw something in you that was worth it; 2) you did a good job of making a case (directly or indirectly) why you deserve it.
If they persist in being rude and talking about such issues- it's an HR issue. Go to your manager soon to start documenting their behavior. Remember, you are entitled to a non-hostile work environment - if they really persist it could count as harassment.
2006-09-15 05:34:28 · answer #2 · answered by QandAGuy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. it is not your problem unless it starts to effect your work negatively.
2. you will always have people like this at any job you work.
If the company is paying you more than the other person it means that you are doing a better job than them that is good for you and bad for them the last thing that this person wants is somebady that is going to raise the bar of productivity forcing them to have to work harder. They feel threatened their solution is to make you look bad or make you miserable causing you to loose productivity.
2006-09-15 05:37:45 · answer #3 · answered by utg_45 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't sweat it. More than likely the company has a policy that basically says "it is none of your business what someone else makes". They are the one who will end up getting in trouble.
2006-09-15 05:36:05 · answer #4 · answered by startwinkle05 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is not your problem. Next time she tells you that just tell her that the company pays based on experience and educational qualification
2006-09-15 05:29:26 · answer #5 · answered by ngina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be female. Only chicks get upset about things like this. Who cares. Don't let this person get to you. It is probably jealousy.
2006-09-15 05:33:36 · answer #6 · answered by Ice 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i'd respond that there must be a reason they are paying me more
2006-09-15 05:26:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋