I recently started my new job. The girl who used to be in my position is still with the company.  I've been here for nearly 4 months now but am having problems with her.  She can't let her old job go.  She will still come up to my desk and take things over she USED to handle.  \n\nFor instance I order office supplies for the entire office. I use a catalog & an online site to do this.  This girl will take the catalog and do the ordering online for her department.  (Against the rules.  It is supposed to go through me so they know who to blame when the order goes wrong)  I changed the online password and the girl yelled at me, telling me to change it back.  I told her no and nothing more ever came of it, but what do I do? That's the least of my problems with her. I've talked with her and my boss, but its not getting better. She can't let her old position go and now its hard to my job because she is constantly in the way
126586
Check your job description - if the task is supposed to be undertaken by you, then approach the person she reports to and informally tell them of the situation. If she is spending time doing parts of your job, she may not be doing her new job sufficiently well. \n\nThink about why she is still doing her old tasks - is she insecure in her new role and want a feeling of familiarity?
201439
It sounds like she was fired for insubordination. Regardless of whether your manager is mean, you are asking to get fired if you start cursing at them. The boyfriend had no business being on the property. They are trying to run a business, you know? She won't get re-hired for those reasons, not because her boyfriend, who shouldn't have been there in the first place, stepped in. And her chances of collecting unemployment are also poor should her employer dispute the application. If you mouth off at people you suffer the consequences.
19631
Patience is the best partner. Try to do everything she asks you to do and give her more respect in front of other co-workers(call her something that shows her elder to you) so that she will try to understand what you really MEAN. \n\nIf this does not work, talk to your co-workers and advice her in all their presence. If she fires you for this she cannot work in peace with the other workers.
658896
Not really enough information but be as professional about the situation as you can.  If it is work related do your best to not let it affect your job performance.  Be a team player and get the job done.  If it is a problem you have with these girls personally, get over it when you are at work and leave your personal life at home.
362717
you should tell them you don't appreciate them disrespecting you and especially in front of people if you keep letting them do it there not going to stop. until you let them know how you feel .your just being too nice and that's OK but you have feelings too . tell them to treat you like they want to be treated ,they shouldn't threaten your job either that's not very professional .she could lose her job also  and start taking your lunch i would just do my job and go home you dont need friends like them .
106042
First answer pretty much covers it.\n\nIn addition tell her to keep persistent on some place - some times they hire if you go a few times (though they tell you each time - I know you and I will call as an opening becomes available)\n\nStill keeping first on their 'mental' list makes a lot of sense ...
554556
Really there is nothing you can do but have your word against hers. Then I would begin to document times and dates of what is happening to you and keep HR informed but do not become a nuisance to them. Since the bully went to HR first I assume she has gone through this before with another person. See if you can find out about her past pertaining to co-workers to help build your case. Good luck.
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Toni, I think I used to work with her sister; I knew someone just like that. She sounds like a piece of work, and unfortunately there's someone like that at every job, at every church, in every group. But, you didn't take that job for her, and don't lose that job over her. It sounds like you have a lax group of managers that they don't respond to your complaints, but trust and believe they will step in and level their authority once you take matters into your own hands. Don't stoop to her level, but elevate her to yours. Be strong, be patient, and eventually a positive change will take place to remove her as a headache in your life. There will be a promotion, transfer, something, to get her off your back. Actually, you sound pretty funny, maybe one day we can talk and you can come join myself and a sharp female doctor in our business and you won't have to worry about coworkers or bosses. With your sense of humor and your medical background, I think you could do quite well. Good luck to you, and I don't want to see a posting from you asking if anybody knows a good lawyer to represent you for assault (lol) It will get better.
151514
There's not anything you can do ... just keep going in and being yourself,if you go in now and act all weird she'll pick-up on it and it will make the problem worse.Believe me all she wants to do is forget about it.
485781
It sounds like to me that you have been taken for a ride. I would got to the labor board and file a complaint. You got fired, so what is she going to do about it and what do you care. You can cause her some trouble and you may get some back pay out of it. (unemployment)
442121
Yes just kindly tell her that you are busy alot and don't really have much company over at least for right now. Just put the skids to her..i hate it when people put you into this position, sometimes people are really pushy...
53992
Oh my gosh, did you work at the same place I did?  Your story sounded exactly like the situation I had.  Management and supervisory positions had changed at my work and from then on, the nightmare began.  The witch who rose to power was a narcissitic, egotistical backstabber who made it so unbearable for everyone. She continuously found it amusing to berate, belittle and degrade each and every employee in the company by telling us that we were underworked and so grossly over-paid (we all made more $$$$ than her). Someone who is in the psychology field said that this supervisor's had low self-esteem issues (she weighs close to 300 lbs.)and it is satisfying to her to put others down in order to feel better about herself.  She can't control her weight so she tried to control others.  Unfortunately, confronting this supervisor only compounded to the problem, as she could not take constructive criticism from ANY employee...and talking to the owner of the company proved to be useless, as he always avoided any type of problem or confrontation issue.  Since I did not have an advocate or anyone I could really turn to, the stress of going to work every day was taking it's toll on my health.  For peace of mind and sanity, I gave them my two weeks notice but did not burn my bridges upon my resignation. It is a good idea to have something lined up to go to, especially if you need the income and medical benefits.  You really don't want to be at the mercy of your current employer when it comes to recommendations or verifications.  Good luck.....
409915
Give your present company a chance who knows what may happen - you may leave to go to another place and hate it I know someone who complained that her boss was too pushy, always picking on her, always giving her advice, etc.  She left a secure company enviroment to work someplace that offers a few dollars more but closer to home.  There however she could not use her cellphone, only had 20mins lunch and so much restrictions she regret leaving her first job\n\nSo stay there and experience it, you could always apply for another job in the future.
358775
You are in a difficult situation and your reaction is totally understandable. If you have tried talking to her and feel this hasn't improved, there is not much you can do. Usually people react like that (especially people higher up then you) when they feel threatened. This would highly seem the case as she seems to get along better with people who are not as academically qualified as you are.\n\nThe way I see it, you have three options:\n1) you continue on and talk to her again to try an understand why she is like that\n2) talk to her supervisor about your concerns and see if they can do anything to help\n3) look for another job either in another department or in a completely different company.\n\nHope it all works out for you in the end you should work to live not live for work!
513412
Aww don't worry about it .  Just remember your boss didn't become a boss by sitting in one branch stagnating. Even if she is annoyed, it will simply be because you are a good worker, she will still understand you have to move on for your own career. Ignore the idiot above. ;)  Good luck!
482632
Just tell her the truth and if she begins to go off, just leave.  You don't have to worry about seeing her anymore if you quit so who cares what she thinks.  Or you can stand your ground and when she begins to go off just say, "Look!  This is exactly why I am quitting.  I deserve to be treated with respect and any manager that runs a respectable business would know that it is inappropriate to humiliate an employee in front of other coworkers.  As for you constantly accusing me of theft without any proof...some people would consider this harassment and grounds for your dismissal."  That should shut her up.  Good luck.  I've had one too many bosses the same way.
356758
this is why office love is a bad idea.  But stop letting her bully you around.  go to these other so called friends and ask them what is going on.  Hearsay is a nasty habit, and you dont really want to partake in that and you dont want friends who do. I ould also confront the girl saying that you dont need to be friends, but to stop trying to sabotage other realtionships.  if it still presists, then maybe you can transfer out?