I hate my job.

[manlymatt83]

I love living in Boston.

I hate my job.

One of my co-workers is obnoxious, and blames absolutely everything on me.

For instance, I wrote a script that manages our database servers. My boss asked a question to us, and my co-worker responded:

"Matt wrote it <that way>. When I rewrite it, I'll make sure I write it <this way>."

First of all, why does he need to "rewrite it"? And second of all, my script is COMPLETELY tunable to do what my boss wants, with just a couple configuration changes. So no, my script is not "broken", it just isn't tuned correctly in its configuration file, which I wrote to be VERY flexible!

I hate my co-worker. He sucks, and every idea I have is shot down, too, which makes things worse.

/rant

 

[jinduy]

just curious if you defended yourself at all?

 

[Greyd]

You better make sure to go and explain to your boss what you just said here. Don't let yourself be a doormat or soon your boss will be looking for a replacement.

 

[CrackRabbit]

Steps to get rid of your co-worker.
1. Wire up a blinking LED device on a breadboard. Leave some loose wires attached to a bit of silly putty on it.
2. Attach it to said co-workers car.
3. Watch the police over react.
4. Profit.

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

Now we know how you got that mark on your forehead...

 

[manlymatt83]

Originally posted by: Greyd
You better make sure to go and explain to your boss what you just said here. Don't let yourself be a doormat or soon your boss will be looking for a replacement.

Yeah, he knows how I feel

 

[manlymatt83]

Originally posted by: jinduy
just curious if you defended yourself at all?

Yes, I did. And I have in the past.

 

[imported_LoKe]

Mention it. As soon as possible.

Don't let him get that "opinion" of you, or soon you won't be in any position to change it.

 

[Greyd]

Originally posted by: mjuszczak

Originally posted by: Greyd
You better make sure to go and explain to your boss what you just said here. Don't let yourself be a doormat or soon your boss will be looking for a replacement.

Yeah, he knows how I feel

Hopefully you said it like this...
"I don't know why *coworker* wants to rewrite the whole script. It would be a waste of time and resources. What I wrote can be easily and quickly changed to get what you want. Let me know what you want to do."

Learn to be strategic in your comments, but not overly critical.

 

[thepd7]

Originally posted by: mjuszczak
I love living in Boston.

I hate my job.

One of my co-workers is obnoxious, and blames absolutely everything on me.

For instance, I wrote a script that manages our database servers. My boss asked a question to us, and my co-worker responded:

"Matt wrote it <that way>. When I rewrite it, I'll make sure I write it <this way>."

First of all, why does he need to "rewrite it"? And second of all, my script is COMPLETELY tunable to do what my boss wants, with just a couple configuration changes. So no, my script is not "broken", it just isn't tuned correctly in its configuration file, which I wrote to be VERY flexible!

I hate my co-worker. He sucks, and every idea I have is shot down, too, which makes things worse.

/rant

Matt, from our dealings you seem like a very cool guy, I would highly recommend you start shopping yourself, get your resume out there. Find something else and kiss these assholes goodbye, you deserve better.

 

[imported_Imp]

If you don't hate it, it's not really work.

 

[DarkThinker]

I don't know about you guys, but I am smelling postage stamps from where I am at!

j/k

 

[MmmSkyscraper]

Push him down the stairs.

 

[pstylesss]

You just need to strategically get him fired. It'll take time and a lot of work though but be careful because they can see right through that.

I'm sure your boss is seeing the way your coworker is wording things, and if you show your boss he is wrong your coworker will look like a tool. Don't point fingers or play the blame game. There are no problems, only solutions. If you come up with better solutions, you win.

Or like MmmSkyscraper said, push him down the stairs.

 

[Rogodin2]

Get a new job.

Rogo

 

[compuwiz1]

Hello thar, Jerboy....long time no pick on your ass. :laugh:

 

[mooglemania85]

Originally posted by: ZeroIQ
You just need to strategically get him fired. It'll take time and a lot of work though but be careful because they can see right through that.

Andy: In order to take down Dwight, I have to chip away at his ally, which, in this case, is Michael. Here's the good news. Every success I've ever had at my job or with the lady-folk has come from my ability to slowly and painfully wear someone down.

 

[Chryso]

Originally posted by: MmmSkyscraper
Push him down the stairs.

:thumbsup:

 

[jandrews]

typical workplace passive aggressive behavior, get used to it.

 

[HannibalX]

You're from Boston? Tell your co-work to go fvck himself! When in Rome...

 

[HammerCurl]

Originally posted by: MmmSkyscraper
Push him down the stairs.

Not the stairs man!

 

[nakedfrog]

Have you considered the possibility that your coworker is blaming absolutely everything on you because it's your fault?

 

[TheSlamma]

Engauge in the capitalist activity known as "The Job Hunt"

 

[Capt Caveman]

Too late now, but when he said that, you should have replied back and ask him why it needs to be rewritten.

Now, confront him and ask him why it needs to be rewritten. If it's a bullshit reason, let your boss know. Also, let him know how this other guy acts and treats you. No need for asshats like that.

 

[Platypus]

Didn't you just start this job?

Way to let that douche walk all over you.. you've set a standard for yourself now.