I was transferred to an exclusive division of my company about 8 months ago. Everyone has worked there 10 years or more. I am feeling exploited by the woman I share an office with. She leaves EVERY day about 2-3 before the office closes. We are salaried so it doesn't affect her attendance or paycheck but it annoys me to no end. Sometimes it gets hectic and since I'm fairly new, sometimes I have to stay late to finish things that could have been done if she had been there. Our boss has apparently talked to her about it because where she was doing it every day, now she only does it when he's not around. He has made it clear that we should work out our absences between ourselves and leave him out of it. She has her kids and husband call saying they need her to come to school, etc. and leave work. We work very closely and share an office so I don't want to cause tension. How do I handle it?
2006-10-25 14:26:41 · 5 answers · asked by ♥Pretty♥ ♥Kitty♥ 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
We work holidays but just until we get basic things done and then we can leave. The rule is we have to leave together. On July 4th, she left me there for 2 hours while she went shopping. I got my work done and had to sit there and wait for her to finis when she got back. 2 hours I could have spent with my family if she had stayed and finished earlier.
2006-10-25 14:29:17 · update #1
I haven't actually gone to the boss. I just made sure he saw how hectic it gets and that she is needed there. Once he asked where she was. I said she left, he wanted to know why, I said I didn't know. He looked mad. She's been getting sick al;ot since then.
2006-10-25 14:42:07 · update #2
If your boss isnt doing anything about it is there anyone you can go to that is above your boss? that is just not right what she is doing and she needs a good reality check. good luck. if you have no luck with the boss's boss just right down the time she leaves and just keep your own personel record of it. it will eventually come back and bite her in the backside, karma
2006-10-25 14:33:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep an eye out for someone who needs a new office mate, and move. It may take a while, but in the long run, you will be able to size up potential candidates.
2006-10-25 14:34:32 · answer #2 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whats good for the goose is good for gander..if she leaves, then leave with her..dont be a "*****". Or you could just leave early on the days that you know she is going to be there..if it becomes a problem then tell her about it...Or just tell her "right now" dont let it get to you..as soon as you get mad, you lose!! If you can carry the load for her, then she should carry the load for you..if not , get in her *** about it and dont get pushed around..but, TRY to be civil..
2006-10-25 14:46:14 · answer #3 · answered by saugeye 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don;t see as you have a lot of options right now,being new in your department and all. Just do the best you can, and when opportunity presents itself make a change. Good Luck!
2006-10-25 14:31:19 · answer #4 · answered by olderbutwiser 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to her and see if you two cant work it out if not go to the boss again if it still doesn't change go over the bosses head....just cause your new doesn't mean you should get **** on.....good luck
2006-10-25 14:38:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋