Problem at work. Should I rat him out? *Update* Problem Solved

[crypticlogin]

If all else fails, join his game of Yahoo! Pool, kick his butt, then say "Get back to work!"

But alas, I would ask management to keep an eye out. Ultimately, it'll be their call to do what they will with him but you're expressing a legitimate concern about your workplace.

 

[UglyCasanova]

<< << turn him in and when he gets fired FLICK HIM OFF and then say in slang of course "WESTSIDDDDDD
DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDE" and throw up your hands. >>



So, when you get to the D's in WESTSIDE, you're basically making a "machine gun" noise?

>>



LMAO That's the funniest thing ever

 

[KentState]

I've seen two type of people loose their job recently since the economy went south. First was the guy that wasn't doing the work for the money. When it comes down to it, management will cut the guys that are a waste of money. I've seen both the good and the bad cut in that scenario. When I say good and bad, I mean the ones that have a good relationship and the ones that have a bad one with management. Honestly, the managers don't want to be cut either, so they will keep the best around for as long as possible. The second are the ones that are constantly complaining to their manager. Not saying that you are that person, but be careful if you do say something. Would hate for management to get a poor view of you because of your frustration with this other guy.

 

[Cyberian]

<< Would hate for management to get a poor view of you because of your frustration with this other guy >>

Good thought!
Stop doing his work for a week or so and see if anyone notices.

 

[cyclistca]

I suggest you talk to him first. If that does not work then go to management.

 

[Aves]

Looks like going to management may be the way to go, not spelling it out for them but at least give them a heads up.
The thing with just letting his work go is that we have unhappy customers which is not a good thing, to me anyway.

 

[Ornery]

How do you know everybody else is pulling their weight? Tell your manager that as part of the "restructuring" process, they ought to create a way to keep track of how many trouble tickets each person handles, because SOME PEOPLE aren't doing their share! :frown:

 

[Aves]

<< How do you know everybody else is pulling their weight? >>

When he and I are working we are the only two people here. I've talked to people on other shifts and no one else seems to have any problems.
Management does have a way to track each ticket closed by someone but a lot of times I may work one for hours and still not be the one to close it because it ends up being another groups issue.

 

[johneetrash]

but i IM friends, call my wife, and play yahoo pool at work...

 

[ojai00]

Sorry you have to go through this aves2k. There are some people out there who are like that...and personally, I would take more of option 3 than option 1. I don't like to get people fired, but I do feel that everyone should pull their own weight. When there's work, I'm the first to jump on it...but when there isn't, I'm relaxing. Your co-worker is relaxing all the time - what's the point of paying him? Leave his tickets for him to do, and soon enough, someone will notice. Doesn't matter if it's someone on your same team, or management. Good luck on resolving this situation.

 

[Ornery]

I'd let management know, or find out in some subtle way. Hell, I'd even drop an anonymous note in the suggestion box or something. And if the SOB got fired... TUFF 5HIT! :|

 

[TheBullGod]

<<

<< turn him in and when he gets fired FLICK HIM OFF and then say in slang of course "WESTSIDDDDDD
DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDE" and throw up your hands. >>



So, when you get to the D's in WESTSIDE, you're basically making a "machine gun" noise? >>



ROFLMAO!! Dunno why I found that so funny.

 

[Grunt03]

Have you tried to confront him about the entire deal and tell him that you know what is going on
and have enough proof to go to the management.If this fails then yes I would go, and I sure as heck would
not do his work load.......

 

[kduncan5]

I'm with Ornery. Leave an anonymous note with management that they need to keep an eye on this guy. You can even hint at his indiscretions. That way you're not personally recognized as being the one who's responsible for the guy's undoing, and on the off chance that management acts totally unexpectedly and gives the guy a raise, or a promotion, you won't look stoopid -kd5-

 

[Linux23]

<<

<< i do the same line of work. i hate c*ck sucking bastards like that!!! :| >>



But you couldn't express that without being so rude? >>




was i being rude to you, or the thread originator???


is this better?


"I really feel uncomfortable with co-workers who is not a team player!"

 

[Danman]

Rat this asshole out......... :|

 

[Geekbabe]

If you decide to approach management you need to be careful in how you word your complaint. You do not want to come across like you are jealous because this guy's basically scoring more loafing time than you are. Bottom line,the company pays you to work every minute of the day excluding lunch and approved breaktimes.

I'd approach it from the angle that you are concerned because tickets are waiting far too long on que,that end users are becoming quite understandably frustrated with the long tech support response time.


Always,always base complaints about work peers in terms of how their performance or lack thereof, hurts the company !!
that way the issue must be addressed and will not have negative fallout on you from above.

 

[Renob]

you should of had this in the poll should I grow a pair, and tell the lazy fool to get to work,

 

[Aves]

<< I'd approach it from the angle that you are concerned because tickets are waiting far too long on que,that end users are becoming quite understandably frustrated with the long tech support response time. >>


Like the rest of us, I've been someone's customer before and I know how much it sucks get bad service. :frown:
This is exactly how I feel so for me it wouldn't be an angle. Luckily for the company *most* of my coworkers feel the same.

 

[Hoeboy]

Why dont you use this opportunity to make yourself look good? First try to talk to the guy. If he continues to slack, and he probably will, goto management. Tell them that you are experiencing problems with a co-worker. You tried to deal with the situation yourself before seeking higher authority but it's not working out so you are seeking some help. That'll show you're responsible and less of a tattle-teller.

 

[OutHouse]

leave management out of it. Have a heart to heart talk to this guy. tell him how you feel. If you rat him out your other co-workers WILL find out and you will be the one everybody looking at. Im sure you dont want to be labeled as the guy who "runs to management"

its managements job to weed out the non performers not yours. give them a chance to do their jobs im sure things are all out of whack after the re-structuring.

 

[Ameesh]

YGPM

 

[Static911]

Like everyone said above me, I first let him know of his actions (don't be outright accusing him). Let him know nicely and give some suggestions.

Now, if he is a prick toward your response, well, hinting to your (or his) boss about his actions.

If he is willing to listen and change his actions, then, well, win-win situation.

But I doubt he will listen and take the constructive critism nicely.

I too faced the same dilema about 1 year ago. BUT, the since it was my father's company, I didn't report it to the person's manager, I outright told my father, which in return, went down the ladder of command. Of course, I gave the person ample warnings about their action.

Their action was constantly on the phone, yapping away from 9am to 5pm. And I sat next to this person, so it was really annoying.

GL though.

 

[MiExStacY]

snitch it always works,but if you want to be real tell him first. imagine if you was the person

 

[UberNeuman]

Smother him with a pillow, then leave a "Goodbye, Cruel World" note by his side...