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My slacker co-workers on the internet chatting all day; even the OM
Posted by: hateslackers
Date: 9/6/2007 9:12:15 PM
Why are my co-workers on the internet chatting all day when I am working ALL day and never get on the internet once? It makes my day harder because I see they have less to do then me since they are on the net all day. It makes me want to go elsewhere and I've only been there 10 months. I'm a hard worker and think its wrong but I am not a tattle tell. Help. I need to vent.
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pixiehr2007 |
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10/26/2007 3:31:00 PM |
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I have an associate that is constantly coming to me (I work in HR) to complain that they are the only one working and everyone else sits around and takes multiple smoke breaks. My reply to you is the same that I gave this associate: Quit worrying about everyone else and know that you are in the right. The most important thing about doing things right is doing them right even when no one is looking. Take comfort in knowing that you do a good job and it will be noticed. |
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Katrinado |
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11/1/2007 7:53:00 AM |
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That's a nice thought, but it doesn't always work out. I see the same stuff go on, and what it means for me is extra work to pick up the slack. The one who does the most slacking off makes the most. Why should anyone have to do her work? I am torn in many directions while a particular girl talks on her cell phone, gets on the Internet, and does whatever she feels. I understand that you should only worry about yourself and do a good job, but why do these people continue to get away with this behavior? I think the bosses or managers have the responsibility to confront this and not doing so causes more grief for the ones that are left doing all the work. |
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BonusOnus |
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3/3/2008 4:13:00 AM |
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Katrinado,
You need to handle it differently. If your coworkers slack and you are asked to pick up the slack, try rebuffing the extra task in a "non-confrontational" way.
If your boss asks you to do something more, say something like "boss, I'd love to but right now, I have X, Y, and Z on my plate. I'm not sure if I can take on more right now."
Do not ask that your boss assign the work to your slacking coworkers. Just point out that you are being overloaded. Then your boss (if s/he's not showing favoratism) will look to the others (the slackers) to do the task.
This is a professional way of doing it. Don't try to point out that your other coworkers are slacking. That's just going to create enemies. If you were one of the slacking coworkers and your boss came to you and said that "Jane said you're slacking and asked that I assign this task to you instead of her", wouldn't you be offended and think that you were a stooge of the boss?
Not worth that. |
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yesguy |
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7/11/2008 9:00:00 AM |
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I have the same issues.
I have an ineffective boss, and a director who has checked out and is ignorant to the fact that 2/3 of our team slacks off. That is all fine and dandy if it affects only their job. However, in my position I rely on timely material from these people to get my job done within my deadlines. I mentioned something once to my immediate boss, but soon learned that he is buddies with the person I was asking to have materials from sooner. All I got was a grade schoolyard style confrontation from this person whom I requested have materials to me sooner so I can meet THEIR deadline.
there will always be those who get by without doing much. My boss sits in my coworkers office several times a day chatting and joking, meanwhile I need stuff from this person and the coworker he is with. I do agree that complaining about a specific person is not the way to go, as in my grade school yard style bullying example.
I am a personable, social person, but I am here to do what I am paid for, not sit around chatting all day and spending 1/2 my day on facebook (which my immediate boss also does, hence there is no point in complaining about this activity).
I dont want to go anywhere else because I love my job. But working with a bunch of slackers is getting to me, and it is affecting my job. I have talked to HR and they have told me the company overtime policy, so I will be racking up some overtime to make up for everyone elses poor planning and slacking. that is fine, I need to build a deck for the house anyway.
I think a lot of it has to do with people's work ethic. I started working at 10 (yeah, lemonade stand) and never looked back. I have worked 3 jobs at once because I was bored. I grew up in a home where I had two very hard working parents, who were also good enough to take the time to instill in my good work and life ethics. Unfortunately, not everyone has had that. |
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