Anyone else have a coworker who doesn't actually work?

[James Bond]

Now right off the bat, I'm going to point out that I'm not always working--I spend at least some time, daily, hanging out on AT. I understand that feeling this way is hypocritical, but it still really gets to me. Aside from that, I *always* finish deadlines on time, and I always complete work in a timely manner. In general, I slack off when I have room to slack.

I have a coworker, who has the same job title as myself. We are paid the same amount, and have similar qualifications (I assume).

This guy does not know anything about his job. From what it looks like to me, he spends approx. 30minutes/day doing actual work.

The reason it really gets to me is because when it comes time for deadlines, he is always behind. I will be ahead of the game, with time to spare, and I end up spending all of my time taking half of his workload, and explaining to him how to do the work for his half. He knows very little about his job. I am amazed that he even was able to complete an interview, because it seems to me that he has zero background in computer networking.

I'm going to reemphasize that, yes, I understand I am a hypocrite... But does anyone else deal with a similar circumstance?

 

[AbsolutDealage]

I'd say, in a given week, I only do about 15 minutes of real, actual work.

 

[chrisms]

If possible stop taking half of his workload? Depending on what you're doing your time might be better spent polishing up your own work. But I think everyone can sympathize that co-workers who do nothing suck.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Stop doing his work and smack yourself upside the head for surfing at work.

 

[fLum0x]

i am that lazy worker beside you!

 

[yllus]

Sure. All you have to do is report your work progress in great detail to your higher-ups. When you're done your work, then start reporting in great detail the time you spend doing his work. They'll catch on quickly.

 

[CityShrimp]

Originally posted by: fLum0x
i am that lazy worker beside you!

I second that!

 

[apex32]

If you don't help him, wont he eventually get fired, and you could get a better co-worker?

 

[James Bond]

Originally posted by: chrisms
If possible stop taking half of his workload? Depending on what you're doing your time might be better spent polishing up your own work. But I think everyone can sympathize that co-workers who do nothing suck.

Because of the type of work we do, that isn't really an option. Everything is completely team based.

During the company Christmas party I had a 45minute talk with my boss. When his name came out, I pretty much just let it all out. I think that once we are done with the current assignment and we are moved to something else, tracking individual progress will be much easier--but as it stands now, the work has to get done, regardless of who is doing it.

 

[JDMnAR1]

Originally posted by: apex32
If you don't help him, wont he eventually get fired, and you could get a better co-worker?

Or - the position will stay vacant for months, during which time OP will wind up doing 100% of this load's job as opposed to the 75% he is currently carrying.

 

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Especially those lazy workers who nef here.

 

[apex32]

Originally posted by: Tizyler

Originally posted by: chrisms
If possible stop taking half of his workload? Depending on what you're doing your time might be better spent polishing up your own work. But I think everyone can sympathize that co-workers who do nothing suck.

Because of the type of work we do, that isn't really an option. Everything is completely team based.

During the company Christmas party I had a 45minute talk with my boss. When his name came out, I pretty much just let it all out. I think that once we are done with the current assignment and we are moved to something else, tracking individual progress will be much easier--but as it stands now, the work has to get done, regardless of who is doing it.

Well, either you can wait til then, and pray he is given the boot, or refuse to help him, which would also cause you to look bad. Looks like your in a pretty ****** situation regardless.

 

[spidey07]

Sounds like he's got upper management material writeen all over him. A real straight shooter.

Now about your time tracking reports. How much time would you say you spend on them?

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Originally posted by: JDMnAR1

Originally posted by: apex32
If you don't help him, wont he eventually get fired, and you could get a better co-worker?

Or - the position will stay vacant for months, during which time OP will wind up doing 100% of this load's job as opposed to the 75% he is currently carrying.

That's alright, it sounds like he's not doing anything 25% of the time anyways.

 

[AbsolutDealage]

Originally posted by: JDMnAR1

Originally posted by: apex32
If you don't help him, wont he eventually get fired, and you could get a better co-worker?

Or - the position will stay vacant for months, during which time OP will wind up doing 100% of this load's job as opposed to the 75% he is currently carrying.

And then they'll realize "hey, this guy is still keeping up with the workload... we don't need to fill that other position *closes req*".

 

[James Bond]

Originally posted by: apex32

Originally posted by: Tizyler

Originally posted by: chrisms
If possible stop taking half of his workload? Depending on what you're doing your time might be better spent polishing up your own work. But I think everyone can sympathize that co-workers who do nothing suck.

Because of the type of work we do, that isn't really an option. Everything is completely team based.

During the company Christmas party I had a 45minute talk with my boss. When his name came out, I pretty much just let it all out. I think that once we are done with the current assignment and we are moved to something else, tracking individual progress will be much easier--but as it stands now, the work has to get done, regardless of who is doing it.

Well, either you can wait til then, and pray he is given the boot, or refuse to help him, which would also cause you to look bad. Looks like your in a pretty ****** situation regardless.

Exactly.

If I refused to help, it would make me look terrible.
I can just see it now... I refuse to help him, end up getting fired for not doing "my" job, then a few months later they figure it out and realize that he never was doing any work from the beginning.

Sucks to be me. :/

 

[apex32]

Originally posted by: Tizyler

Originally posted by: apex32

Originally posted by: Tizyler

Originally posted by: chrisms
If possible stop taking half of his workload? Depending on what you're doing your time might be better spent polishing up your own work. But I think everyone can sympathize that co-workers who do nothing suck.

Because of the type of work we do, that isn't really an option. Everything is completely team based.

During the company Christmas party I had a 45minute talk with my boss. When his name came out, I pretty much just let it all out. I think that once we are done with the current assignment and we are moved to something else, tracking individual progress will be much easier--but as it stands now, the work has to get done, regardless of who is doing it.

Well, either you can wait til then, and pray he is given the boot, or refuse to help him, which would also cause you to look bad. Looks like your in a pretty ****** situation regardless.

Exactly.

If I refused to help, it would make me look terrible.
I can just see it now... I refuse to help him, end up getting fired for not doing "my" job, then a few months later they figure it out and realize that he never was doing any work from the beginning.

Sucks to be me. :/

QFT. lol

 

[Kwaipie]

My co-worker is the "idea" guy, I'm the action guy. He can't be bothered with minutiae. If we need to move and keep the integrity of security on 300GB of data, he'll pop up with a couple of ideas and I'll spend my weekend doing it. We get equal credit. Huzzah. Of course, if I were born-again Christian like him and the boss, I'm sure he'd be working weekends and evenings at least part of the time. I love non-religious persecution.

 

[robothouse77]

i am that guy...minus the no knowledge part

 

[swtethan]

stop spying on them and get back to work!

 

[apex32]

Originally posted by: robothouse77
i am that guy

I see...

 

[James Bond]

Originally posted by: Kwaipie
My co-worker is the "idea" guy, I'm the action guy. He can't be bothered with minutiae. If we need to move and keep the integrity of security on 300GB of data, he'll pop up with a couple of ideas and I'll spend my weekend doing it. We get equal credit. Huzzah. Of course, if I were born-again Christian like him and the boss, I'm sure he'd be working weekends and evenings at least part of the time. I love non-religious persecution.

Sounds like you're getting screwed :/

Why don't you just come up with the ideas?

 

[JS80]

in the long run it all evens out

 

[blackdogdeek]

when you've finished your work, send out an email documenting what you've completed. cc your bosses and your co-worker. in the email ask what the status is of your co-worker's stuff.

then offer to help him and make sure you cc your boss(es) on everything, especially when you agree to do part of your co-worker's work.

 

[James Bond]

Originally posted by: blackdogdeek
when you've finished your work, send out an email documenting what you've completed. cc your bosses and your co-worker. in the email ask what the status is of your co-worker's stuff.

then offer to help him and make sure you cc your boss(es) on everything, especially when you agree to do part of your co-worker's work.

Great advice.

Thank you.