What do you do when you have a coworker who abuses break time and is constantly on her cell phone. I don't want to be a snitch, but it's truly not fair that I pick up her slack. Should I count on Karma for this one, or say something to the boss?
2007-09-24 07:00:08 · 23 answers · asked by MonkeyMami 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Well, so far we are 2/3 through our day she has taken three 25+ minute smoke breaks, and has been on her cell phone for most of the day. Last week she got caught leaving early. The boss is out today, so she is taking advantage. I am going to stay out of it this time. I think it will catch up with her.
2007-09-24 07:11:45 · update #1
I would count on Karma. I can tell you from a boss' perspective that the boss has a pretty good idea what is going on. In the meantime, don't pick up so much of her slack, if you can help it. I do realize some service oriented jobs do not allow for that.
2007-09-24 07:06:07 · answer #1 · answered by claudiacake 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, this is a tough situation. I don't know how many staff members are at your place of work, but if it's a small establishment chances are she'll find out you told and that could make you uncomfortable. However, it IS NOT fair that you are working hard while she takes advantage. You definitely need to stop picking up her slack. Your boss needs to see there is a problem and if you keep making up for her that won't happen. Try the approach of worrying only about yourself and leaving her work for HER to do. When she realizes you aren't going to do the extra work for her anymore she might get the hint and straighten up on her own. If you don't feel that will help or after trying this if she still lets the work pile up and continues to be lazy go to your boss. When reporting this to your employer let him/her know you don't want trouble or conflict and request that you not be mentioned as the informant of the problem. If this is a good place of work than the matter should be handled professionally. This coworker needs to shape up or ship out.
2007-09-24 14:15:48 · answer #2 · answered by horsewhisperer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to that person first and talk with them about it. Then if they don't start picking up the slack, it may be time to go to the boss. If they are truly slacking off really bad, the boss may already be aware of it. One way to get the boss to start noticing without telling him, is to not pick up so much of the slack and cover for that person. When things start slowing down, it will surely get the boss's attention then.
2007-09-24 14:06:21 · answer #3 · answered by The Wižard 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should tell your coworker that she should pick up her own slack, because you don't want to be the office snitch however if after you've let her know how you feel she continues not to work to the best of her abilities then you should go to the boss.
2007-09-24 14:07:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your first obligation is to the company, next your self.
Casually talk to them, find out the nature of the conversations.
Run a copy of the company policy and highlight the parts about lunch, breaks, personal telephone.
Leave it on her desk, or send it through thecompany mail.
She won't know who it came from, especially if you re-use a mailer that was sent to one of the supervisors.
If this dosen't work, then by all means, confront the supervisor and request a "mediation" and if possible have several other co-workers attend with you. make sure they feel the same, to show that you are not just being a "snitch".
Mediate, don't become the agressor, as it may alienate some of your co-workers. Don't talk about her to others, the couch game will turn on you.
2007-09-24 14:09:04 · answer #5 · answered by hangarrat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
chances are, she'd find out it was you who told on her. It isn't fair, your right.. but I think it would be best to let it come back and bite her in the a**, don't worry, it will. Just concentrate on your work as much as you can... I don't know what your job is, but if you can, don't pick up her slack, leave it for her to do. If her work isn't getting done, then your boss will come and find out why...
2007-09-24 14:07:21 · answer #6 · answered by Sugar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At first I thought you sounded kinda petty, but I understand how its frustrating since you are having to do more of the work. I think we are too old for tattle telling though. Why not go up to her and say, "look, your at work and I am tired of picking up your slack" and hope she stops. If not, amybe you could find a way to draw your bosses attention to it without being a snitch.
2007-09-24 14:06:19 · answer #7 · answered by Angie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's hard, where do they find these people. These people get paid for occupying the chair and sucking up air, not productivity it wasn't in there job description and at the end of the day your stuck with all stress. They go home feeling successful after doing nothing all day and we go home feeling resentful. Don't tell your boss if your boss doesn't see it then he or she deserve the loss of revenue from your co-worker lack of contribution.
2007-09-24 14:28:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently told my boss about a coworker who was slacking off and he got mad at me. Sometimes you have to look at the big picture. How can someone do something so obvious and get away with it?
2007-09-24 14:50:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be sure first that it is, indeed, affecting her work and productivity. In my company, one step would be to have HR send out an e-mail that clarifies the break and work-hour policies. Then you can talk to HR about ways to combat the problem, without mentioning any names. Obviously in an ideal situation you could talk to this person first. I see going to your boss is a last resort.
2007-09-24 14:06:51 · answer #10 · answered by CopyChief 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋