Snitching on a Co-Worker? -To do or not to do, that is the question!?

Question

Part of my job description is to fill out weekly reports assessing how things are going in the job place. I have a problem with one of my co-workers. She keeps assigning and obligating us to do activities as a staff, when she DOES NOT have to do this at all. (We have 2 supervisors for this). Every week we meet with them as a staff, and every week she has some dumb activity to do. I was wondering if it would be smart to write down how I feel it's really annoying having her talk down to us when she is on our very own level. She is not above us to be instructing, lecturing us as to how to do our job. If she wants to do that, then why not just apply to be a supervisor and quit undermining our current supervisors position as well. What do you think?- My supervisor would be reviewing this report with me as well. Would it be smart or dumb to talk about this?

Answer 1

just ignore her... snitchin could cost you your job

Answer 2

First of all, if what your co-working is telling you what to do has merits, then it is usually normal. However, if your co-worker is just assigning work and delegating tasks that she should be doing, then it is wrong. In the first place, if you are on the same level, you have the right to tell her that you are not reporting to her and you are under no obligation to do what she tells you. Usually it is best that you tell her politely about how you feel without being too insinuating and try to see if you can resolve your predicaments without informing your superiors. Supervisors and Managers already have enough problems if their own, so resolving the matter by yourself will save a lot of time and embarassment. If she does not change, that is the time you have to tell your supervisor about how she affects you and your group as an individual and as a team.

Answer 3

Before you do anything i'd suggest you have a quiet word with your co-workers and see how they feel about this womans actions. If their response is not positive about the things the woman is doing then I'd suggest that in the first instance you have an informal chat out of earshot with your supervisor about the situation and explain that this woman's activities are not appreciated by the rest of the staff, however in the interests of good office relationships you aren't making this a formal issue at this point in time, however something needs to be done about it.

If nothing changes after a couple of weeks then I'd suggest you make it a formal grievance via your report and see what happens.

Answer 4

forget about it! never be a damn rat fink! nomatter what they do. what goes around comes around. keep your shoulder to the wheel and stay out of it. really. your no. 1 job is to be a decent person and do what is right. a "job description" does not change that.

just do your job and do not be a gossip or a rat fink. don't join in with those that do that sort of thing. they will eventually be dealt with. keep your nose clean and watch your mouth. build a reputation for being a good person who is fair, and kind. not a rat fink and a gossip. careful about who you chum up with. you rep is as stake. try to steer clear of those rat finks and gossips but never confront or report anybody about anything. if you have such an urgent desire to do that, you should seek employment elsewhere.

it is a job to pay your bills. keep it professional and use it to get your next job. your most important job right now is preparing yourself to step up to find the next job. more money. it is all about money. back at home is where you can let your hair down and gossip with your main squeeze or whatever. not at work. never tell what your make. gossips are manipulating you and risking your job. listen but don't be a gossip. be assured the bosses higher up no who the gossips are. they are paid to understand how the staff interacts. they listen to gossips but only to collect information. will they learn you gossip and zap your associates?

Answer 5

I would say smart.She has no reason to be doing this.If you dont stop this its only going to get worse.Trust me.Best of luck.