In my office, we have a new girl (less than 6 months on the job) and she repeatedly takes long breaks and lunches, and leaves early. I'm fairly certain our office manager is unaware of this and unaware that this girl is fudging on her timecard in order to get her 40 hours in. She also has a disregard for office policies, such as dress code, and I have voiced my opinion of that to the office manager, as well as informed the office manager of a 45 minute break last week that this girl took with another coworker. I don't want to look like I'm 'out for blood' but I don't feel like I should keep quiet when I know she's lying. What should I do???
2007-07-02 08:33:41 · 11 answers · asked by Buffy 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Administrative and Office Support
I think you have a legitimate complaint. This person's behavior affects everyone.
It's also difficult to blow the whistle without having yourself look like a butthead. Approach it lightly and perhaps send your boss a letter without your name.
2007-07-02 08:38:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Definitely keep your mouth shut and maybe do some soul searching as to why this gets your goat so much. Are you signing her paycheck?
Now, if her extended breaks are impacting your duties, then by all means have a word with HER (or better yet, do the same to her and let her carry the load while you're slow coming back from a break). But, if this is just a matter of "it's not fair" then get over it and worry about yourself.
Trust me when I tell you that the manager either already knows what's going on, or will very soon. That's their job to know, not yours.
2007-07-03 13:20:36 · answer #2 · answered by Krsgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel for you. I was in a similar situation. The other person was consistently late about 30-45 minutes EVERY day and tooks serious liberties with her lunch hour. The person also called in sick about 1 day every couple of weeks. Because the person's absence impacted me directly, I did speak to my boss about it once and was told he was "watching her". Little did I know how true that was... found out later my married boss was sleeping with her on the side. All I can suggest is to do the best you can and try not to let it get to you, but don't go to your supervisor more than one time otherwise, YOU look like the bad guy.
2007-07-02 17:57:58 · answer #3 · answered by oldernwiser 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You told him, what more can you do but overkill. If he cares he's watching to build a case. In any case, don't you do it. Arrange it so it's easy for you to be on time and then don't think your hotsy totsy if you are. And don't work so hard you wear yourself out in six months unless you plan to go anyway and want a good reference. Try to find only things you like at work and good things about people, that's a good people skill. or leads to them and makes you happier also. I don't know if I would associate too much with her for bad habits, attitude, values or what ever is going on and your reputation, yet be especially kind, you find out a lot. Sometimes if your too busy on a job you miss other parts of the job like what's going on and people skills. It's almost more important how you relate Whoo, people are rough here. It is true though that you may not like her thinking on work or other things, but the subconscious is funny. It's an equal opportunity employer. If you judge people past that you wouldn't do it, the subconscious will judge you, but all day and all night, because it's with you all the time and as the scriptures say, "you will be found wanting." Not may be, but will. It's hard not to judge if you have high standard but it also says, "Who are you to judge another's servant?" Etc., etc. A fine line but that's life, apparent contradictions and absolutes.
2007-07-02 16:52:25 · answer #4 · answered by hb12 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would let the manager manage.
IF you want the manager to find out, then, when your coworker is out early, or long breaks, have some task that requires the coworker and ask the boss if they have seen her? Then, ask 20 minutes later, etc etc
In other words, be indirect in your 'ratting', else the office will see you as a manager 'mole'.
2007-07-02 15:41:12 · answer #5 · answered by words_smith_4u 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No it is not ok, infact it is petty and small minded of you. it seems to me that you want to grass on her because she is getting away with something that you are not.
If it affects you directy have a word with her directly and professionally and sort it out. If it doesn't let her get on with it what do you have to gain by grassing on her?
The dress code is not your responsibility it is her bosses if the boss is fine with it then why do you have a problem. As for being late of a break or a lunch break....come on, I would bet that you have not always come back on time.
You don't know what reprecussions your petty minded actions could have so leave it alone it is mean and bad minded of you.
Worst case have a word with her, other then that leave it alone
2007-07-02 15:49:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh god no - not a 45 minute lunch break!!!
It sounds like you need to pay more attention to doing your work, and less worrying about other people.
Unless her slacking off is actually affecting you (making more work for you - or causing the company to lose business, etc) then keep your mouth shut.
I had to finally go to my boss one time, because the guy I was working with started drinking at work. He had been on pain pills the whole time I had worked there for an injury he claimed to have sustained at a previous job. His doctor finally took him off the pills, and he switched to vodka. I ignored it for a while - but it was making a lot more work for me, so I finally said something about it.
Maybe you should mention it to her directly - and let her know that if she doesn't shape up, that you will have no choice but to go to management about it. She might think you are a b**ch, but it beats going behind her back.
2007-07-02 15:40:19 · answer #7 · answered by Joe M 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
In the first place, how are u connected with this girl? Is it under your supervision? But it's bad enough for her actions that affect others if not corrected. If you are her supervisor, dealt with it accordingly and act immediately/ASAP, or if not, just a co-worker or your peer, make a necessary report to the manager, so others might not do the same action. it surely affect your company too for slow development and low productivity or worst will be resulted to a bankcruptcy.
2007-07-04 04:17:51 · answer #8 · answered by dhel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with most of the other answers here-mind your own business and do your job to the best of your ability. You never know what her background or her situation may be. I work with people like you and believe me, you are out for blood! Your the type that doesn't want to see anyone else get ahead or get something that your not getting. Get over it. Live a little and mind your own business!!
2007-07-02 15:58:01 · answer #9 · answered by happyfacemommy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My father always said, If you don't open your mouth, you can't get in trouble. Believe me, sooner or later they'll catch on.
2007-07-02 15:42:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋