How to handle coworkers behavior?

Question

I dont know if i should say anything about my coworkers behavior today. My boss was out of town, and I work in a salon. We all get paid hourly, not commision, not booth rental, hourly. So one shows up late and so hung over, she slept the first 3 hours or work. Another has her boyfreind come hang out for the longest time. the owners son hung out for 6 hours talking to the receptionist, who was freaking out because she couldnt log on to myspace. and they all left 30 minutes before they were supposed too. Im not saying im perfect, but i was busy all day doing the work they were supposed to do, so I couldnt really have time to sham like them. Do i nark and tell my boss if she asks how the day went? I just dont think she should be forced to shell out money to the girl that slept. Some advice on how to handle it would be appreciated. Thanks!

Answer 1

Having been on both sides of this question (yours and your boss's) here's my advice:

You are NOT narking when you are ethical enough to know that what your co-workers were doing is unethical. They were violating just about everything a responsible employee should know to do. Additionally, you were taken advantage of because you "kept it together" and did the work that they were supposed to do, as well as your own.

Unless you want to continue to be taken advantage of, you need to tell your boss, especially if she gives you an opening by asking how the day went. It is the right and the ethical thing for you to do.

Answer 2

Narc out the sleeping chick and keep asking the other slackers to do stuff for you. Ask them real nice so they can't get mad at you, but they'll still get annoyed. Act like an airhead; keep asking for advice, where things are, etc. Just bug the hell out them until they feel that being busy will keep you from bothering them.

Answer 3

yes i think u should speak to your boss in confidence. just say, i want to speak to you about what went on while you were gone but i don't want it to reflect as if it is a personal thing towards anyone. this way she knows ur speaking from a professional stand point. i would choose your words carefully when addressing her son bc she will take it personal even though its business. idk i def thing the hung over one should be held accountable though. good luck!

Answer 4

if you do your job do not worry about the other people they will eventually fire themselves. do not stress over this. not at your place all over the work world this happens.