Coworker

Would you rat your coworker out to your manager if he took a 45 minute extra lunch break and kind of ruined your plans with an individual you help? Im pretty pissed right now. He told me he has a family thing but didn't say he would be late.

[kenster1]

if his family thing was genuine then I wouldn`t say anything it could add more worry that he doesn`t need.

[Agora1]

Ah-Cho199, things can happen unexpectedly. Unless this happens time after time

give him the benefit of the doubt. I say that only because, you may one day need

that favor returned. Your choice xx

[Hidden]

Will do, thanks.

[Tara52]

How close are you to the the co worker? Did he seem sorry that he messed up your plans or is just a selfish jerk? If he does it again I would definitely report him. (Just my opinion).

[Hidden in reply to Tara52]

Not very close. He did kind of apologize. I'm gonna let it go.

[Tara52 in reply to Hidden]

That sounds like a good idea.👍

[Raggedy-Ann]

This is a great lesson in work situations.

Mind your own business.

Never say something negative about a co-worker ever. It will make YOU look bad to everyone else. Suddenly subconsciously, they will think you are untrustworthy, a snitch. Even your supervisor will see you as divisive and not a team player. It is a hard to see this, but trust me it will come around and bite you in the ass. If the guy is a bad employee his boss will deal with it.

[Hidden in reply to Raggedy-Ann]

True that.

[MaggieSylvie]

He lacks the common decency to at least let you know. Saying it's a family thing does not let him off because family things can happen in quite short breaks and his first responsibility is to be upfront with his colleagues. No mobile phone to keep you in the loop? Na. He is so ignorant he needs to be told. HOWEVER, nobody died, did they? I would just warn him that you will report him if he treats you like this again. Did you have to take a shortened break because of his behaviour?

[Hidden in reply to MaggieSylvie]

True that lol and no I had a normal break.

[Knit11]

I would never say anything bad about a coworker. I may consider telling her about my need to help someone else and ask when will it be a good time to do it. This way the coworker will most likely cooperate with you, you will thank her for her "help", and you will have good working relationships.

[Hidden in reply to Knit11]

That's a good idea.

[Thankfulforhelp22]

No way I can be certain but i would refrain from getting the person in trouble. it could lead to a bigger problem. Perhaps talk to them directly but not in anger.

[Hidden in reply to Thankfulforhelp22]

I talked to them and they said they will let me know next time.

[Thankfulforhelp22 in reply to Hidden]

good for you. 👍🏾

[punkster]

My co-workers are always taking advantage. We aren't working in the same building with our manager. One co-worker in particular always has "doctor", "dentist" appointments, for both herself and her kids, and her kids have games and activities. I don't believe she notifies management that she's leaving. She also races to be the first to leave so she doesn't have to close up the office. It is pretty frustrating, but I have decided not to let it bother me- it isn't worth it.

[Hidden in reply to punkster]

Wisdom is difficult!

[PassingTheDuckTest]

I once refrained from ratting a coworker for drinking on the job. I regret it now.