HeLP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

Question

Hi there
Alright I love my job but my problem is that my co-worker is always absent. She has missed 25 days so far this year because she is apparently "Sick" (even though I have caught her lying) so now I'm doing my job plus whatever needs to be done at her job. She also comes and goes as she pleases soemtimes showing up @10am and leaving at 4PM are hours are 8 -4 M-F or later depending on the work load - we both do exactly the same tyoe of work. She has not put in 40hours a week in 7 weeks. My bosses seem to just blow it off, but it is really starting to irritate me and make me dislike coming to work. Do I have a right to be irrated?? So my problem is that I'm not sure if I should voice my feeling to my bosses of if I should just keep them to myself. Thanks for those who could help or even relate. Could someone tell me how to get this conversation started.
PS - I have already spoke to her about her absences

PS I know she does not have a medical problem - she calls in sick if she has a head ache or needs to do her laundry

Answer 1

I told my boss that i wanted half of her pay for half of her work. It seemed only fair and rational. So, he could either give me a raise or fix the problem, because i knew he didn't want to lose me and possibly end up with hiring another one like her. He fixed the problem.

Answer 2

You definitely have the right to be irritated, but I think you should keep it to yourself. Eventually your boss will realize what's happening and will either address the issue or continue to "let it slide." If you love your job, I assume you must love your boss as it's hard to love your job if you can't stand your boss. So if this is the case, you probably respect your boss and should trust that they'll address the issue eventually. If you don't feel that way, then I'd question how you feel about your boss, because eventually any negative feelings towards your boss will slowly change how you feel about your job... Do you really want to work for someone who puts up with this behaviour? Sorry to sound harsh, but I doubt you'd get anything out of "tattling" on your coworker (unless your boss approaches you, in which case I think it's appropriate to speak up). Just be sure to not push yourself too hard (since the work is falling on you)... If things start to fall behind that may be an opportunity for your boss to take a better look at things!!! Sadly I think this is a big problem at work and it's unfortunate when it's not addressed because it really wrecks morale!!! Good luck! I hope it works out for you.

Answer 3

I can relate... Been there done that.... I had a talk with my boss & told him my feeling & concerns about the missed work.I also told him I loved my job but the extra work load was taking a toll on me. When he realized I was not just complaining I was getting tired, he had a talk the the other person & told them to "shape up or ship out" so the work could get done. After that the person got better.

Hope this helps :)

Answer 4

I was in the same situation. "Lola" would leave EVERY Tuesday at 3:30 to get her hair done. When I suggested that I leave one day per week to get both of my boys a haircut, the Director decided against it. Lola would leave some days at 3 and not sign out for it when the office hours are 8-5. I wrote down every day and time she left without filling out a leave slip and bought it to the Director and Supervisor's attention. Lola's supervisor called me a "trouble maker" and stated that we need to "get rid of the trouble maker" and don't you know my Supervisor did not stand up in my defense. The meeting is for the Director and Supervisor's only and it's behind closed doors. Instead of getting rid of the "trouble maker" and leaving me boiling hot and leaving them super happy, the "trouble maker" decided to find her another place of employment that God blessed, came with a pay raise. Guess, now, who's boiling hot and who's super happy?!
Mom of B & D

Answer 5

If see has a medical condtion the company cannot do anything with out a threat of a lawsuite that they will lose. Her medical condition also has to be kept under lockened files, and can not be desclosed without their permission.

You should bring up your concerns to your boss, they may inform you to as why.

Answer 6

well since u talk to her already....now talk to the boss u need a raise or just look for a another job....been there no want cares as long the work is down......just be yourself and explain seem like u very hard worker.....they need to pay u for that.......

Answer 7

Your boss knows exactly what is going on. When you ask for a raise, you will get it. When she askes for a raise, she will get reasons why she will not. Just do your job and do it well. Let her lose hers. Best of luck to you.

Answer 8

i would write a formal complaint letter and state all of this and include dates you remember, if nothing happens then go to the employment office of the city you work in not where you live. when it's brought to a higher power then it will be handled. she might have a drug or a relationship problem keep that in mind

Answer 9

Weel there is not much you can do of course it is irritating I would be fed up to . If your bosse don't take your complaint seriously try to talk to him moore directly hard talk you know it's me or her if she don't come in i quit
i would do that !

Answer 10

If she has a certified handicap? she will never be fired but you can for stirring up trouble
do your work and hopefully you in time you will be rewarded accordingly
Do NOT pick up her slack