Ethical dilemma

Would you tell your supervisor about a co-worker who skates by and does not really do his/her job? The supervisor has an inkling but does not know the real extent of the problem.

This person is very nice but abuses the flexibility we have with our job (we have very similar positions.) I don't know what to do. I would feel bad because this person is very nice but has other priorities (not personal ones, money-making ones that are a conflict of interest).

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Posted by TracyInQueens

money-making ones that are a conflict of interest.

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This would be worthwile mentioning in my opinion.

I wouldn't tell my supervisor unless their work performance effected me!

Otherwise i would stay out of it

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Posted by RedHead

I wouldn't tell my supervisor unless their work performance effected me!

Otherwise i would stay out of it

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That's how I feel. In my annual review this year I did point out that I wind up doing the work of two of my co-workers who consistantly come in late, take long lunches, and leave early. I only mentioned it in terms of how it effects my performance in my job--with their added work, it takes me more time to complete my own tasks. Otherwise I wouldn't get involved.

It's funny; I have a similar situation with a co worker. We work on teams and we all have some specific job functions. Out of all of us, I am the most highly traded and educated for this job. I had been getting the feeling that a lot of work was being dumped on my desk because another co worker doesn't feel like taking the initative or if it is too difficult for her, she rather pass it off to someone else (me). I didn't say anything but eventually my boss did. He sees it so your boss probably does too. I would not say anything because you don't want to put yourself in the position of being a 'tattletail' or 'complainer.' I would take the opportunity to use this for a raise or other benefits by listing all your responsiblities and duties, your accomplishments and so forth. That will help shed light on what can and should be done and maybe you will get something out of it.

Now, if the co worker is doing something that is illegal, then I would report it.