Well I found out a week ago from another co-worker that the lady that I work with directly is leaving. This was a verifiable source.
Well after she found out that she got the new job she used up all of her sick leave and came back on friday. She has still yet to tell the bosses or me, because she doesn't have a confirmed start date. Its a government job.
To make a long story short she had a real attitude problem friday when I got sent on the training that she was supposed to go on, when she was "sick".
My question is, how should I handle this situation? I want to move into her position when she leaves (she makes around 70K). Should I be nice to her, even though she is being a b***h. Should I let the bosses know what I have found out? Should I just pretend I never heard the information and go on with life? Should I confront her and let her know that I know what is going on?
Thanks...I know its a long one.
2007-02-04 06:40:33 · 8 answers · asked by DRSOGR 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Just to let you guys know. I am not her boss, and I have only been on the job for a few monthes, so she has a better relationship with co-workers and bosses. She will also not be picking her own replacement.
Thanks guys.
2007-02-04 07:05:47 · update #1
Long but not tough. Your co-workers plans on leaving the company is really none of your business. So, leave it alone. As for her being nasty to you because you went to training in her sted - that is very revealing of the person you are dealing with here, and if I were you I would light a candle and hope she turns in her notice sooner rather than later.
So, I would ignore the intel you have on her impending departure, and start planning for how you can convince your boss to allow you to transistion into her job once she leaves.
As the saying goes: 'Don't let the door slap you in the butt on the way out for the last time'. Be happy she is leaving.
2007-02-04 06:53:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't advise letting your boss know, unless you have a VERY good relationship, and having it be "off the record." You don't KNOW she hasn't told the boss yet. You don't want to be known as the office gossip. And, after having the same thing happen to me, when the person doesn't leave, you end up with egg on your face. In my situation, the person started the rumor himself. I thought I heard it from a good source, too. And my source was embarassed when I didn't already know it, so she was honest. The person who started the rumor is just a poo- stirrer, and jerk.
As for her position, she won't pick her own replacement, will she. In that case, just be as cordial as you have in the past. If you need to confront her for her behavior, then do so, but professionally. Just show your boss your willingness to do whatever needs to be done, and that you are covering for her "illnesses" and you should stick in their minds.
Good luck!
2007-02-04 14:50:23 · answer #2 · answered by Sabrina H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No i really dont think that you should tell, because, if you do then, none of the other bosses will trust you, because they will probably think less of you if you are a tattletale, So By my experiance i think that you should keep quiet, and not say anything, Until see if the position is still opens when she leaves, Then, Say, I know that you are short staff for this position, and If you cant hire anyone else, I will take the job sir, And Then see what your bosses says, But please keep it in back of your head what she told you, That way you would have a clean conscience
2007-02-04 14:48:51 · answer #3 · answered by trudycaulfield 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would just let it go and do your job, make sure that everything you are doing in on the up and up. If you say something to her she may make a big deal about it and since you don't know how long she will be around I wouldn't start anything. You could tell your boss but than you look like a tattle tale, they may appreciate you telling them but it could also back fire on you.
2007-02-04 14:45:39 · answer #4 · answered by The time has come 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should probably leave it alone. Going to your bosses may affect your chances of getting her job. Confronting her will give you some satisfaction, but it may be a bridge you don't want to burn.
2007-02-04 14:48:19 · answer #5 · answered by Hawkeye 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's a tough one. I would make my boss aware of the situation and see if they have any advice on how to deal with her.
2007-02-04 14:43:55 · answer #6 · answered by MsAdventure 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do the best job that you can do and mind your own business. Let your good work get you noticed and not your gossip.
2007-02-04 14:44:49 · answer #7 · answered by amandafofanda66 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i would work hard & keep my mounth shut.count my blessing for getting her training, that mite help getting her spot.pray for hershe needs it.keep quite you may someday have to deal with her on her new job or she mite help you move ahead.if it is not your job to over see her than let her boss do his job,it is his call on her. may God bless you
2007-02-04 14:56:49 · answer #8 · answered by jimmy l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋