What is the best way to get back at someone backstabbing you at work?

Question

I work at a Rental store and the only girl there is ripping me off of new accounts that I brought in. She's not a manager or anything, she just helps the AM with the paperwork at the end of each day. She's also nagging me about "you should go here" or "you should go there" and is really rude to me. I think it's because she may have found out how much money I'm making. She's been there for 2 or 3 years and I'm making the same that she is - according to the AM. I know everyone has to deal with that ONE bytch in the office, but this one is getting out of control. Any ideas on what I can do to get her back or fyred? ALL ideas welcome!!!

Answer 1

several drops of visine eye drops in her drink will sent her home with severe stomache cramps

Answer 2

There is no good way to get back at people. This only causes a pissing contest that nobody will win. You need to approach this in a professional manner.

First try to have a serious non accusitory conversation with her. Explain your position, and ask her for suggestions on how to work better together.

Second, notify your manager if your talk does not work. Explain the whole thing.

Finally, you need documented proof. Before doing anything, have your ducks in a row and have all your proof. Any conversations or discussions based on "hear say" turns into a pissing contest as well and noboby wins.

Good Luck.

Answer 3

JP is right. Don't plan on getting her fired. Torture her instead. Hey, this is your job, YOU work there. I had a co worker who was at first seeming like he was my friend, only to find out how bitcha55ed he was, trying to put my business out there, and putting me down, basic backstabbing 101. It took some time but I decided that other than the regular work related business, I had nothing to talk about with him. You could hear crickets chirping when we would be in a room alone together it would be just that quiet. I was professional, but basically ignored him from personal matters. The rest of the office caught on and (I never in my wildest dreams would have imagined this would have happened) joined in. When I left that job, everyone was invited to my going away party but him. He was furious, like foaming at the mouth furious. But others saw who he really was, I didn't have to do a thing. You won't have to either.

Answer 4

I've had to deal with this type of behavior for many years, and it's only been in the past year that I've finally learned how to deal with it. My problem was that I was trying to always be nice and to try to make things work out. I had to learn how to be a b itch, myself. When I'm dealing with somebody who's been a biatch to me in the past, I walk in like I own the place, stand up straight, make eye contact, and don't smile until they back down. I'm polite but not friendly. I don't say or do anything rude, but I do not apologize in any way (through words or body language) for the things that they're jealous of me for.

Don't try to make her feel less upset by the fact that you're already making as much as she is. You're obviously superior to her at work, and you don't have to apologize for that. If she didn't do the dumb things she does and treat people the way she does, and if she tried harder, she'd be making more. It's her fault, not yours, and she's going to have to just learn to live with the fact that she's inferior to you. Either that, or she's going to have to start acting professional and doing a better job.

Answer 5

I'm not saying go and do this but.. Years back, I worked at a movie theatre and I HATED this one kid who worked there. I had a friend of mine call in as a grown man in a professional and deep voice, and made false claims about his performance from a "customers" viewpoint. So he did that, the kid got a warning, and then some other people were in on it and claimed they saw him stealing from behind the counter.. and yeah, that was the end of him.

That probably isn't a logical way of going about it, but it worked. If you want to be logical, then I would just tell her you don't like the way she's acting.. but then again the logical way always sucks..

GOOD LUCK!! I hate the people like that.. they make work HELL.

Answer 6

Talk to the manager so that he/she can help you. On your accounts, make a list as the day progresses and turn it into the manager (only the manager), so that he can catch her doing what you have accused her of. To keep someone from stabbing you in the back, you have to first watch your back - the rest is easy.

Answer 7

Talk to your manager. That's why they are there, to solve problems. If that doesn't work why not transfer?? There are lots of other places to work, especially with rental stores. I was with Blockbuster for 3 years, and transferred 2 times with no problem.

Answer 8

This is common "workplace bullying" it's not harassment, but just as bad. There are many websites that discuss this. This goes on at every buisness it seems. The first step is to realize what the problem is, bullying, usually seeing through their "disguise" renders them useless, which they probably are anyway.

Answer 9

She's a jealous ***** and somehow intimidated by your intelligence and talents on the job. I think you should go to your boss/supervisor and tell him/her of your concerns in case **** hits the fan. People like her are disgusting and the scum of the earth; we spend too much time and most of our wake hours on somebody's job to put up with petty crap as that!

Answer 10

The best thing to do is sit back and wait....people who don't follow the rules or those who backstab and cheat, don't ever make it. It ALWAYS catches up with them. While you're waiting, find out every bit of dirt you can and start talking to those who matter (bosses)!!!

Answer 11

Talk to the manager. If that doesn't change it, find an other job. Life's too short to be hassled all the time.