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best friends
Posted by: cubcarp
Date: 10/17/2005 4:47:32 PM
My supervisor and someone I supervise are best friends, therefore the person I supervise can come and go and say or do anything she wants. The other people I supervise highly resent her actions and complain to me. I have tried talking with my supervisor about this but she sees nothing wrong with her "best" friend. I am stuck in the middle. Anything I say to the person I supervise, she runs and "tattles" to my supervisor and I am reprimanded.
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Karra |
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10/17/2005 7:27:00 PM |
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Don't get in the middle! Get it all in writing. If necessary, send an email asking for confirmation or clarification of procedures etc. Document everything. When the boss's "best" friend does not comply, don't run to complain. Talk to her directly. Keep it friendly but formal. Give her less work, or more, depending on what the issue is. Identify the issues. Let her help come up with a solution. That's if she's not doing her job. Is it possible that what this is mostly about is the rest of the team resenting that she is friends with the big boss? |
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rummy24 |
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12/22/2005 7:12:00 PM |
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Hi,
I found myself in a similar situation. Unfortunately, you have to suck it up and keep on moving. You're in a lose, lose situation. My only solution is to develop key relationships with everyone else that reports to you. Be honest, explain the situation to them. They will still be grumbling; but will respect you more for being upfront with them. Good luck! |
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