Coworker not doing their job, should I tell my boss?

Question

I'm a tutor and I have a coworker who I've never seen do their job. This person never asks any of the students if they need help and if a student asks them something, my coworker comes over to me for the answer (interrupting me and the student I'm helping). I don't think my coworker is unwilling, I think they don't know the material. I talked to a student who came in for help on a day I wasn't there and never came back because this person couldn't answer any questions. Also, the hours I can work per week are limited because of funds, but this person is getting paid to do nothing.

Should I tell my boss or just let it go? Then if I say something, how do I word it? I'm not trying to be a tattle tale or cause trouble, but it looks really bad and demoralizes the student if they come in and the tutor can't answer any of their questions. This person not doing their job reflects on all of us.

Answer 1

Yes, tell your boss!

Answer 2

A positive attitude is the best way to avoid toxic build-up in a work environment (which is what could happen if you "tattle"). Find ways/offer suggestions for the person to improve, mention you're feeling things are unequal in terms of workload, etc. If they don't know what they're doing, they probably just need to learn. And why get the person in trouble if you can help them? The person will likely be grateful/appreciate your friendly advice (or more grateful than if you'd told the boss)...

Answer 3

I would say if you worked in an office of some sort than leave it alone.. However, you are working with children that come to you and the other tutor for help with their studies. It's important that you let someone know that your co-worker isn't doing his/her job. Afterall, it's the children that tend to suffer NOT getting to learn their studies. Or maybe try and work as a group and then if things do not improve let your boss know. Good luck

Answer 4

I've been in the same situation, with a family member. It was a difficult, but I would tell your boss, it's the right thing to do.

Why should others suffer for their neglect? The worst that can happen is this person might not speak to you ever again, do you really care? If not, then so be it.

Good Luck!

Answer 5

Since this is a job that is to turtor children, yes I would say something. This co-worker is doing an injustice to the children. I would go to your supervisor and point out what the issues are. As a supervisor my self, I would not take this as trying to get someone in trouble. More than likely the supervisor will watch this person to see for their self what is going on. Yes you need to tell your supervisor.

Answer 6

The boss knows and can confront the lazy person. I would talk to the boss privately. But get evidence the person is not doing their job.

Answer 7

If your boss is doing their job, then they should be on top of it and there should be no need for you to tell on your co-worker. No one likes a tattle-tale, not even your boss.

Answer 8

"I'm concerned that students are not getting the help they need from Susie. From what I've heard, she does not have the expertise to be a tutor in this area. I believe it would be better for the students to hire a more qualified tutor."

Answer 9

I would always tell supervision or management if you see something that is not right going on at the job. If it's petty and not hurting anyone then don't tell, but since this person is getting paid for not knowing the material then it should be told to a superior.

Answer 10

Does your company have an evaluation system? Ask your boss about evaluations and if they would consider conducting them. If so, your boss would be evaluating you and your lazy co-worker.

Answer 11

let your boss find out their-selves, don't do anything to cover for her. i have found that bosses hate you after you tell on someone. be careful it will all come out in the end