At my work there are alot of people who amoke pot the problem is that they do it at work. I am friends with alot of the people and do not want to tell on them. Also, if I do they may go against me. Everyone there does it except me. One against all. But I am sick of having to take their work load. What is a good solution?
215227
WOW!! Where do you work? Are they hiring? I'd fit right in!
187940
been there with my job...most of the time it is the employees keeping the managers and supervisors in their job and this is because if it wasn't for us...they wouldn't have their job they would be doing what we are doing. they cant say that they are keeping their jobs because of themselves...it's us small pawns that help them keep their jobs. but what can we do besides try harder and knock them off the ladder or just switch jobs(but if you do that..you're back on square 1)...so let's just play chess shall we?
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True, it is not fair and we hate working with people who are so full of BS, especially when we come to work every day, because we want to do the "right thing'.\n\nHowever...........I was told something many years ago by a manager, that I will never forget and will share with you right now..........\n\nYou worry about you and not what every one else is doing or not doing for that matter. Make sure you come to work when you are supposed to and do the best job that YOU possibly can do. \n\nWhat your co-worker is doing is not going unoticed and what you are doing is not going unoticed. Let's see how long your co-worker will be employed versus you.
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If you have an anonymous system for employee complaints, then use it to bring this to their attention. This kind of stuff isn't conducive to a healthy workplace, I would think someone in upper management would want to know. However, if you are working in a smaller company, you will have to decide if you feel its safe to speak up or not. \n\nNo, its not normal.
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Oh yeah, every place I have ever worked.\nRemember they are over compensating for their weaknesses.\nThey think if they act like they superior, everyone will think they are.\nBest way to defeat someone like that, is to show them you can do a better job that they can. Bursts their bubble every time.\nGood Luck.
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First of all you can not make someone like you. And I am not sure why you would want to.\nGo about your work like you do not notice. I had a girl at work not that long ago that didnt like me. She was very open about it and it got to the point where she wouldnt talk to me. In our workplace we HAVE to communicate. But she wouldnt. I just kept on talking to her acting like I didnt realize she was trying to ignore me and not talking to me. I still got my job done and honestly it annoyed her which made me feel better hahahaha!\n\nAct like you do not know they are behaving like children. If people want to act like that on their own time that is their business. But I am at work to do my job and if they do not want to be my friend that is fine...I am not there to make friends. However in the work place I am going to be professional about it.\nAll you can do is be the bigger person and make sure your work is not effected by your concern over their behavior.
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this world has become way too PC (politically correct). and it's mainly due to head off crazy lawsuits. it's totally nuts! man, if that works, maybe i should talk to my boss about smoking weed at work. if they don't let me i could sue them. makes about as much sense as the scenario you listed.
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Unless you have an actual strong friendship with her, you don't. You just have to suck it up and ignore her irritating ways. If she is not in a position of authority over you then you do not need to do what she orders you to do either. Just nod and smile and quietly go on about your duties. She will get the idea soon enough when you just ignore her bad behaviors. If you tell her this you will be stirring up a pot you may wish you had not done so with. She sounds like the sort of person who will run screaming "mental abuse, hostile work conditions" if you try telling her about her behavior. \n\nIf it gets bad enough and is affecting others, not just you,then it well could be lowering employee moral. If this is the case then you and your other affected co-workers need to go to your direct supervisor and explain the situation. But, only do this if she is affecting others as well. If she isn't then you are the only one who is allowing her to have the affect on. This is something you need to work on yourself, find out why you are letting her get to you and why you feel a need to do what she is ordering you to do. I wish you the best in coping with this situation. Blessed Be.
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lol there is always going to be someone that is naive or just plan stupid all the way around. i work at a flower shop and people call all the time and ask if we do fresh flowers, i just wanta reach into the phone and out the other end and smack them but in the end you can either laugh about it or say something about it to them and that outcome probably wont go so well. my advice smile and move on to the next one.
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Workload - write down everything you do/need to do, and dedicate time to each one. Plan what to do. Talk to your boss - they should be able to help.\n\nOffice politics - very difficult. Don't commit comments on people.\n\nLearn some disarming phrases. For a newbie, phrases like "Oh, thanks for the warning, I'll look out for that." when people are talking bad about others are good, then quickly change the subject. As you mature into the job, don't be frightened of saying things like "Well, I've never had a problem with them, to be honest".\n\nDo NOT get involved in any massive slagging sessions, no matter how tempting. It can all come back to you.\n\nDon't get upset if someone doesn't like you. Just realise they aren't worth it. Get on with your job, forget about them, worrying about them won't do your career any good.\n\nDon't be afraid of reporting anyone if you feel they are making your work difficult or unpleasent. If you show you are tough and won't stand for nonesense from the start, it'll pay off in the long run.\n\nI'd rather be called names than be a patsie to everyone at work.
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If you are friends than go for it, let him know that the proper way is to cover the mouth and then apoligize.  If he is just a peer and  you are not his boss than my guess would be say nothing, why cause yourself heartburn over something that is not your problem.  I don't know that I would turn the guy in but maybe the boss could put out a newsletter that is addressed to everyone with a dress code plus manners in certain situations.  No one else would be the wiser and it could solve a problem without causing any hard feelings.  Good luck
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I absolutely hate it when that happens. I always try not to get involved, but if I have to, I end up bitching someone out. Just don't get involved, and make it clear to your co-workers that you are not involved. Make sure they understand that they are both your friends and you will not take sides, no exceptions. I am usually very firm when it comes to these issues, because you're right, it IS high-schoolish. I have very little patience for this kind of thing, and all my friends know this.
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If it's something that can't be proven by continuing to do your work and be ignored, then I would ask to speak to your immediate supervisor and explain the situation and that you are worried it will affect the company and ask for their advice. That way, they know you are aware of it, that it is untrue, and that you are concerned about how it makes the company look.
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Chances are they do know what the correct amount to tip is and they are just lame. Confronting them could be a wrong move because they may never leave a tip again. That is true that your boss might fire you if he found out you confronted them during your working hours. If they truely are your friends then maybe it is something that you could discuss with them when you are not at work. Unfortunately sometimes we just don't get our just thanks.
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To blow off a fellow workeror boss just excuse yourself and keep working. Something like "if you will excuse me I have work piling up that needs my attention" For customers well that is different...you are in customer service and that too is your job so you are still working. You may need to get away from your workstation and work somewhere away from the customers and allow fellow workers to fill in with the customers.
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People say, turn your strong points around, and say "I work too hard at certain things, I keep at my task until I have to be told that I'm finished, some of my former co-workers have criticised me for demanding excellence from then when we are teamed together." \n\n(But don't say these things if they aren't true.)
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I agree that people are really too rude. I deal with the public at work, and people talk to me in ways they would never even talk to their worst enemies. I think a lot of it has to do with stress and frustration -- everyone thinks they're problem is the most important, most pressing in the world. And it is, to them. Just remember that no matter how rude other people are to you, the best thing you can do is dose them with kindness. Smile, speak softly and let them know that no matter what kind of crap they're dealing with, it's really not your fault.