you are a coworker and have a conflict with another coworker who accuses you of being lazy, even though you started to work earlier than him. Is it your job to solve this problem? (linux.community)

submitted 2 years ago by vestmoria@linux.community to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://linux.community/post/541868

I'm literally not a manager, I'm the newest employee here and this other coworker sits and talks to a female coworker that likes the attention for the first 50 minutes after clocking in. They don't work and nobody seems to care. Infuriating as it is, I think this is not my problem to solve.

I'm thinking about telling the manager about it, because this person has accused me of not being a team player, but the last time I went to her with a problem (about an aggressive coworker that kept throwing tantrums and things to the floor to then kick them), she wanted me to talk to this other guy. WTF am I supposed to tell him? don't act like a psychopath?

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[-] Hikermick@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Your manager sucks. You're right it's not your job to be manager. Unless someone is being harmed or they're doing something seriously wrong just "stay in your lane". By that I mean do your job not theirs. If you work for a big company they may have an HR person to take issues to. Obviously if someone is being harmed or it's a safety issue it's your duty to speak up. Word to the wise: put everything in writing. Emailing is perfect. Got pictures? Even better. Your butt will be covered and it's somewhat intimidating because the recipient knows its only a couple extra clicks to send it to their manager.

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