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?
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.