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Need advice on how to handle an !@#hole coworker...long story with a short question at the end.

Misty Posted:

Need advice on how to handle an !@#hole coworker...long story with a short question at the end.

A little background first:

My boss was fired about 2 months ago. At the time of his firing, another VP in my office was negotiating a deal to turn his position into a department, and for a promotion. His doing this saved my job. He wanted me to work for him from the day he started here, but couldn't because my old boss would have flipped. PS...now he had his chance, and saved me from getting canned in the process. In doing this, he gave his current assistant the shaft (she is horrible, worthless, doesn't know her a$$ from her elbow and is a biatch...no exaggeration) and is having her work for the new person that is starting. I work for this VP in a better capacity than I was before, higher profile, better job...better chances yada yada. Yeah for me, woe for her.

She's been bitter as heck because of this and every opportunity she gets to stick it to me she does. Little things like if there is something I have to ask she holds off on responding...really childish junk. I've learned to blow it all off, because he knows her deal and I don't need to be bothered. Meanwhile, I know the ins and outs of this job in two weeks better than she ever knew them in the 2 years she worked for this person.

Moving on...

I found out that she came in on Saturday to take care of personal stuff. Printing fliers, mailing labels, using envelopes and our mailroom, to send out personal stuff...her demos and whatnot to people. She told me she did this and I told her she was nuts for doing it, because our bosses have a tendancy of showing up on Saturday. She laughed it off. I also know that Friday when he was out, she was doing this all day long while I was busting my a$$. I went to open my bosses office, and low and behold, his computer is already on. No way should it have been because he was out on Friday and away all weekend. I know for a fact that she has his password. I think she was in his computer and his email. She is VERY sneaky, and VERY underhanded. I do not trust her as far as I could throw her.

Do I tell him?

Jordan Posted:

Re: Need advice on how to handle an !@#hole coworker...long story with a short question at the end.

No one likes a snitch BUT you could say something to him along the lines of how early he must have come in since you noticed his computer was on. Or you didn't realize he had worked this weekend - b/c you noticed his computer on...something to get his wheels turning without really implicating. Unless you know for sure that she was in there doing what you suspect, I wouldn't come out and accuse her of anything.

Misty Posted:

Re: Need advice on how to handle an !@#hole coworker...long story with a short question at the end.

This is why I'm asking...I HATE being a 'snitch'...but I have such a bad feeling about this chick.
smooch Posted:

Re: Need advice on how to handle an !@#hole coworker...long story with a short question at the end.

I wouldn't come out and accuse her, but I would say, this is what I noticed this morning (and you should change your email password if it wasn't you who was in early), and oh, by the way, so-and-so told me she was in this weekend working on her demos (let him conclude i'ts personal business she was doing). let him make the connecton between the two. and if he wants to ask you more about it, he will.

Jordan Posted:

Re: Need advice on how to handle an !@#hole coworker...long story with a short question at the end.

Then it depends on the relationship you have with your boss. If you can go in there and tell him what you saw and what your suspicions are, then go for it. I think you could at least go in there and tell him what you saw and leave it for him to form his own opinions. I would just hate for you to accuse someone without knowing for sure what the situation was.

acp1101 Posted:

Re: Need advice on how to handle an !@#hole coworker...long story with a short question at the end.

I would tell im that when you came in this morning his computer was on...You don't have to 'snitch' on anyone...just give him that thought and tell him...I just thought it was odd that it was on and just wanted to give you the heads up...your not telling on anyone...BUT you are letting him know that something is up.

sophie78 Posted:

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Absolutely!! You could start by saying, 'Boss, you might want to change your password...' He'll ask why, and then you can explain.

Xelindrya Posted:

Re: Need advice on how to handle an !@#hole coworker...long story with a short question at the end.

CYA (Cover yer A$$)

I'd let him know that you came in and found his computer on. It's not necessary to point a finger at her yet. Just give him the facts.

Later if things get questionable, then you can mention that she may have been in this weekend and that maybe they should check with her.

If you don't let him know, the blame may end up back at you.

Just my opinion about what I would do.

yabbobay Posted:

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I would go with the 'man you were in early' line...just in case he was...or someone else he gave authorization to was...

LizD Posted:

Re: Need advice on how to handle an !@#hole coworker...long story with a short question at the end.

I agree with CYA !!! If you like this boss and this job I would tell him that you suspect she may have used his computer and let him handle it from there. If she is that bitter she may try to sabotage you in some way.

shamma Posted:

Re: Need advice on how to handle an !@#hole coworker...long story with a short question at the end.

Misty, maybe you should ask her why your boss's pc was on. If she does not give you a satisfactory answer, tell her you will be letting him know. In case anything is sent from his PC to anyone, you do not want it to go down on your name. I think its best to say something to him.

MSCJLK Posted:

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I would also ask him if he came in early .. and along the lines about his computer being on... She might try to do something that would hurt you. So i would see what he says.. let us know...and Good luck

ILT1221 Posted:

Re: Need advice on how to handle an !@#hole coworker...long story with a short question at the end.

I agree with everyone. Depending on your relationship you may want to jokingly mention the situation about noticing his computer on. I understand about not being a snitch but you want to make sure your boss knows that you are trustworthy and that if things are out of order in his office its not you.

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