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Question

I have been the assistant to my boss for over 5 ½ years now. Her and I are a team. We run HER desk. I am her only assistant and she is my only boss. Recently, business has been slow and the company had to lay off several employees. Luckily, I was able to keep my job but I not have to assist another woman (as her assistant was laid off). NO BIG DEAL TO ME. I am, however, experience a LOT of bitterness between my boss and this other woman. From the other woman losing her assistant to my boss having to share hers (me). This other lady has been making real snide remarks about my boss, etc. I really want to mention one of them to my boss. This other lady emailed me saying, “Seeing as your boss is on the internet, I’m assuming she’s not very busy so I have lots for you to do today and tomorrow. It really URKES me that she’s acting this way! There’s really nothing I can do. I don’t want to complain because I just might be laid off for some off the wall reason!

Answer 1

While you are watching and seeing what happens open up a new folder in your e-mail and save them in the event something does come down, or the situation worsens. Stupid to send E-mails like that, as stated save them ans watch what transpires over the next couple of weeks. Sounds like the underling is gunning for her job. If the situation seems to be getting worse, have a lunch with your boss and bring it up how you are having a problem with these e-mails as it bothers you, as to what is being said about her. (Best to have the lunch off site) Worst that can happen you have shown loyalty to your boss, best you get that lady's job when she is gotten rid of. Play the game, but play is safe and correctly

Answer 2

Definitely report this to your boss, and show her the emails. This other lady is NOT your boss and therefore does not have authority over you.
Don't bring it up as a complaint, though, bring it up with the angle of "help me manage my workload and my priorities so I can more effectively serve you and the company."

If you've survived the first round of layoffs, you'll probably be fine, unless the company is in real trouble, in which a lot more people will loose their jobs.

As a good assistant, be flawless with your grammar and spelling - the word is "irks," not "urkes."

Answer 3

Tricky situation. Be mindful of the loyalty you have to your original boss before trying to find a solution.
Ask yourself a few questions before you proceed:-

-Has this bitternes/rivalry been present from before the company redundancies?
-Is this 2nd boss bitter or resentful to you as well as your boss.
-Is your original boss bitter/resentful to the 2nd boss and you haven't noticed before because of your friendship/loyalty to your original boss?

Best to ask the 2nd boss if she has an issue with you or your old boss. Ask her politely I can understand you are upset but I don't understand why.