Imagine if you are asked to work with this person on a special project. When you just contributed all of your work which you spend somewhat like 10 hours straight on it and this person doesn't like your work when you showed it to her. In fact, in shock, you saw her put YOUR work on a paper shredder and she lied to the boss that you were lazy. To your biggest shock, your wages got lowered by 50% and demoted. WHAT WOULD YOU DO? To make it challenging, supposing if there are no jobs available in the whole world and this job is the only available you have. It's no turning back. Also, this person is in your office all time and ruining your life! P.S. Nothing this had happened to me but it happened to one of my friends. I made this question so that I can help my friend. I just want to see if you can deal with this problem.
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There is more to this story than you are telling us. Does your friend have his green card? I can't think of any legal way that he could have his wages cut by 50% unless he also received a cut to his scheduled hours of work, of which you make no mention. He should be able to make a complaint somewhere, either to a shop steward (if it's union wages) or to a labor board, civil or human rights commission. \n\nAside from that, I suggest that he get hold of one of those mini tape recorders that fit in your pocket, than find an opportunity to discuss what happened with this woman when she thinks they are alone together and she can speak freely. He could ask her why she did that and get her replies on tape. We are not talking courtrooms here so it doesn't matter whether its "legal evidence" or not. All he needs is something he can play back to his boss.\n\nGood luck to your friend and tell him to keep his ears open for another job. His days there are numbered no matter how this scenario plays out. The boss won't like being played for a fool, or having anyone know about it within the office. He'll very likely get rid of both of them in time.
628772
My boss is a world-class jerk. He rewards the slackers and puts all of the work on the high performers. He should be relieved of his duties.
243483
Been there. I found that I had to document everything my boss asked me to do in an email, so that when the project went wrong, I could explain my situation. I'd write the email to my boss detailing what she wanted me to do (I'd say something like, "Just to be sure I understand you correctly...") and tactfully explain why I didn't think it was the best course of action. \n\nBasically, it was a CYA thing. But, people like that eventually get found out. If you like other aspects of your job, you might just try to hold out until she is discovered to be incompetent. But that takes time. And patience.
443447
Remind her who you report to...follow the chain of command. Is she your immediate supervisor? If so, then you have to comply with her requests, if she isn't, then you are within your rights to turn her down. Have your co-workers handle her the same way. She will soon get the message and back down. Try to keep one step ahead of her always.
220453
Sounds to me like you want to teach this person a lesson. Sorry to say that those are not good legal grounds for a lawsuit.  You will never find an attorney to take this kind of case on contingency.  So, if you really want to pursue this you'll have to do it out of pocket, which will be obscenely expensive.\n\nIf your reputation was not in fact harmed then I would say to have a talk with the person, their boss, etc and then let it go.
390484
Ignore them.  They're obviously blaming you for their own problems, and are not worth the time.  I used to have a coworker who accused me of sleeping with the boss because I didn't live pay cheque to pay cheque.  That's just because I didn't spend my money on clothes or nights out on the town and was saving for school instead.
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I'm assuming you are referring to personal info, not work related info. I've worked many jobs and the only thing I can tell you is that there is an "a**hole" at every company, no matter how much you like your job. As someone else said, just communicate with her regarding work related issues. You don't have to be best friends with the people that you work with, but sometimes you have to try to work with them as much as you hate them as a person. If you really can't stand it, find another job. Writing her a letter along with the rest of your coworkers is just going to cause more trouble. When I was younger, I used to let people like that bother me to the point that I would "tattle" on them. But in the end, I'm the one that suffered. Just do your job and only tell your personal business to people that you do not work with.
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You must realize that some people are two-faced, back-stabbing losers that are so miserable with their own life that they try to make yours miserable.&#92;\n\nAlso, this guy may smile in your face and be nice to you to get you to talk to him and trust him so that you will confide certain things in him.  Then, when the timing is right he can tell your boss things that you've said or even twist things that you've said around in order to make you look bad and him look good.  Often people do this in order to get a co-worker fired or demoted in order to take over their position.  Surely you've heard of keep your friends close and your enemies closer!  If this is the case with your co-worker, then do not tell him any of your business and talk to your boss about the problem.  If possible, turn the tables on him and screw him out of his position or there's the other alternative....whip his azz when you're off work so bad that he won't ever want to mess with you again.
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Tell your boss.  If that doesn't work, then tell their boss and so forth... If all that fails, then look for a legal solution -- file a formal complaint -- in short, do something about it.\n\nIn the meantime, while you're working on all that -- it might be a good time to find another position in that company or a new job -- Noone should have to put up with that abuse. \n\nGood luck!
414436
I told my boss that i wanted half of her pay for half of her work. It seemed only fair and rational. So, he could either give me a raise or fix the problem, because i knew he didn't want to lose me and possibly end up with hiring another one  like her. He fixed the problem.
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Got some examples of what they're doing?  I can give specifics with how to deal with the situation if I knew.  Otherwise, go off on them--make it loud, don't beat around the bush, make sure you do it while others are present, and tell that individual you're tired of putting up with the childish BS.  If that doesn't work, report them to your supervisor, and document each instance in case you need to file legally (it's called a hostile work environment).  This is my suggestion, since my preferred tactics for this type of scenario aren't for everyone.
409239
Try not to let it get to you, but it might be a good time to update your resume and look around.  Working for someone like that isn't going to get any better.  She may be technically within her rights, but it's not good manners, to say the least.
447672
She could definitely be fired... lying shows someone of poor character and/or poor judgement.  Encourage her to finish her education.
76123
Talk to your/their manager or contact your Human Resoources department right away and let them know what happened. Not only is it demeaning/insulting to you, it makes your company look unprofessional for it's employees to be speaking that way in front of a client.
613171
First i would adress the issues with her , being careful not to blame or upset her because a sour employee can do more damage than good. Second let her know that the reason she was hired was because she was expected to perform the tasks given to her in a professional manner and that is not being fulfilled with her and that if things do not change you will be in a position where you might have to let her go, now if you just want to fire her let her know that she is not meeting company standards and there is no need to keep her employed. If she says that it isnt her fault or something hear her ouyt but already she is not taking responsibility so i would drop her she could become a liability to your business
259014
If you do care for her feelings, but want to put the job behind you, you need to tell her honestly and bluntly, that because you are not working there, your time and resources need to be devoted to other things, such as getting a new job, (if you need one and haven't been hired by someone else already,) however, you might want to suggest she seek the aid of the IT people you mentioned. The way you handle this varies on your friendship with her. It will not be easy, particularly if you covered for her in the past. But in any case, you need to tell her she needs to handle these problems within the resources of the workplace, not through outside sources (you). If she is unable to fulfill those tasks, then she shouldn't be at that workplace, and should seek other employment.
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its almost too mature,you should have more free time for yourself,its not too healthy to always work.you are only 18 yrs old.that person should get off of there lazy ass and work instead of sponging off you.i admire your responsibility though.