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How would you approach this situation. Ever since this individual was hired [last fall] they had a 6-8 week maternity leave. After She came back this spring, she constantly calls in last minute or has "technical difficulties and cannot complete her work. I understand things happen without notice but NOT on almost a weekly basis now. She has missed work at least 7-8 days this past month. I care because she is my partner for the workload that comes through. I do not mind stepping up and covering for her, but the "stats" are dropping in the area and I am busting my butt. I don't want to look "bad" when I am doing a lot more and she isn't doing a thorough job. When she gets back she always says sorry and thanks but when is enough, enough? Tired of these last minute call ins and issues always coming up.
There are so many people out there unable to find a job, more than willing to go above and beyond for a company, like I am doing. I am proud and love my job, I just want a co-worker that I work directly with to as well. Plus, a lot of women are placed into a category as unreliable because of the above, but by no means should this happen!
I agree with Vision67. I would document weekly what you have done each day or not been able to do with her absent. I would not want to falling stats to reflect badly on my hard work. That said, surely someone above is noticing all these absences? I know it is tough being a mother when kids get sick and such from daycare and you have to keep missing work. But still this job has to be done.
Do you guys have laptops? She can bring her laptop to work or have teamviewer on and work remotely from home. There is no real reason for not doing work even if you are not in the office.
i agree with Vision67. Record every time she is absent or has to leave early but remember this will put a scarlet letter on you. Everyone will see you as the company girl not to be trusted, etc.
Cuz, you know how your boss is going to start the convo with her is by saying, "hi X, fadeddaisy has brought to my attention that you are not pulling in your weight. That you call out from work at the last minute. What do you have to say for yourself." Then X will leave the meeting give you the evil eye and have lunch with another person and disclose what happen. X, " you know what the hewer, fadeddaisy, did?? she told bossman that i skip work and don't pull my weight" OMG, X is such a .....!
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First you have to figure out the politics of where you're working. If the coworker is a favorite or has some other special relationship with the boss, then your options are very limited.
You could confront the coworker, but I doubt this will work.
Otherwise, I'd ask my boss for help. I'd keep my emotions out of it and ask my boss for ideas on how to help this coworker. I'd give concrete examples of how this coworker is struggling with her responsibilities. Then I'd mention alternatives: maybe she needs more support outside of work, are there company resources that can help her?, may she needs more time off? etc.
I'd end this conversation with the fact that I really like the coworker and think she's a wonderful person. However, I thought you (the boss) should know what's going on. BTW, here's what I've been doing to try to keep things on track.
First you have to figure out the politics of where you're working. If the coworker is a favorite or has some other special relationship with the boss, then your options are very limited.
You could confront the coworker, but I doubt this will work.
Otherwise, I'd ask my boss for help. I'd keep my emotions out of it and ask my boss for ideas on how to help this coworker. I'd give concrete examples of how this coworker is struggling with her responsibilities. Then I'd mention alternatives: maybe she needs more support outside of work, are there company resources that can help her?, may she needs more time off? etc.
I'd end this conversation with the fact that I really like the coworker and think she's a wonderful person. However, I thought you (the boss) should know what's going on. BTW, here's what I've been doing to try to keep things on track.
It's a no win situation since the person will always look at your different. Like you ratted them out but at the end of the day you shouldn't be doing double the work. She is taking advantage of you.
Maybe request to work solo or with another person.
Do you guys have laptops? She can bring her laptop to work or have teamviewer on and work remotely from home. There is no real reason for not doing work even if you are not in the office.
i agree with Vision67. Record every time she is absent or has to leave early but remember this will put a scarlet letter on you. Everyone will see you as the company girl not to be trusted, etc.
Cuz, you know how your boss is going to start the convo with her is by saying, "hi X, fadeddaisy has brought to my attention that you are not pulling in your weight. That you call out from work at the last minute. What do you have to say for yourself." Then X will leave the meeting give you the evil eye and have lunch with another person and disclose what happen. X, " you know what the hewer, fadeddaisy, did?? she told bossman that i skip work and don't pull my weight" OMG, X is such a .....!
We work from home already. It shows what we do by a "timestamp". I just don't understand why the Manager isn't seeing how this directly affects not only her but the entire team. It has been ongoing since January. I am not the type of employee to cause a ripple in the virtual workplace. I get along great with everyone, just wondering how much more they will take of it.
a little more background, the company door is consistently revolving! and everyone there is trying hard to fix that**
Sometimes coworkers suck. All you can do is just keep your head down and work, and make sure your boss knows the work you completed versus the other chick.
We work from home already. It shows what we do by a "timestamp". I just don't understand why the Manager isn't seeing how this directly affects not only her but the entire team. It has been ongoing since January. I am not the type of employee to cause a ripple in the virtual workplace. I get along great with everyone, just wondering how much more they will take of it.
a little more background, the company door is consistently revolving! and everyone there is trying hard to fix that**
If you work from home then you should be advising your boss that X isn't pulling her weight. Why should you do more work?? X's paycheck comes in at 100% and so does yours.
X is only putting less than 70% so why is she getting 100% of her paycheck. It looks like you are putting 100+% but are not being compensated. You have 2 options just do your work and let poopoo hit the fans but just make sure you have all your ducks in a row. Or inform your boss of your issue.
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