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Professional Work Dilemma
Posted on 1/16/15 at 6:54 pm
Posted on 1/16/15 at 6:54 pm
Without getting into jargon, I have access to update a report on an internal website. So do two other colleagues. This report is one of my main duties, but its a secondary duty of the other two people with access.
One doesn't want to mess with it, so there are no issues. The other likes to mess around, and he is a little more relaxed in his nature. He will throw shite at the wall and hope it sticks on this particular duty, whereas I run analysis and make sure there is data to back up the shite sticking before I update.
The president of the organization knows me through this report. Twice this weekend I have received an e-mail from the president regarding something this guy did. The first time, I just updated it and didn't worry about it. This time he copied my VP on the e-mail.
My VP can see in the control systems that I wasn't the one who did it, but I also don't want to throw colleague under the bus. But should I point this out? I'm thinking maybe in casual conversation if it comes up, but then again, the president thinks I screwed this thing up twice in a week.
One doesn't want to mess with it, so there are no issues. The other likes to mess around, and he is a little more relaxed in his nature. He will throw shite at the wall and hope it sticks on this particular duty, whereas I run analysis and make sure there is data to back up the shite sticking before I update.
The president of the organization knows me through this report. Twice this weekend I have received an e-mail from the president regarding something this guy did. The first time, I just updated it and didn't worry about it. This time he copied my VP on the e-mail.
My VP can see in the control systems that I wasn't the one who did it, but I also don't want to throw colleague under the bus. But should I point this out? I'm thinking maybe in casual conversation if it comes up, but then again, the president thinks I screwed this thing up twice in a week.
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Posted on 1/16/15 at 6:56 pm to anc
Send an email calling them a coonass
This post was edited on 1/16/15 at 6:57 pm
Posted on 1/16/15 at 6:57 pm to anc
Why not just forward the guy the email as well and let him know what's going on. I'm sure he will appreciate the feedback/criticism.
Posted on 1/16/15 at 6:58 pm to anc
If the president, or anyone, accuses you of screwing something up and you didn't you should let them know it wasn't you. Just like if someone contacted you giving you credit for something you didn't do you should let them know.
Posted on 1/16/15 at 6:58 pm to anc
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My VP can see in the control systems that I wasn't the one who did it
Then you have nothing to fear.
Posted on 1/16/15 at 6:59 pm to Skin
quote:
Why not just forward the guy the email as well and let him know what's going on. I'm sure he will appreciate the feedback/criticism.
Oh, thats done. And I'd call the guy a coonass to his face. I have been busting it lately and have gotten some attention for promotions, and now Im worried that damage has been done.
Screw it, its the weekend.
Posted on 1/16/15 at 7:01 pm to anc
If it's your main job, you need to make yourself more responsible. Forward the email to him and tell him that any updates need to go through you first. Copy your VP, but not to call our specifically, only to keep him in the loop that you'll now be reviewing the guy's work.
Posted on 1/16/15 at 7:01 pm to anc
If you are in supervision of the guy fricking up, yeah you are somewhat to blame.
If you have any actual control over the guy you need to reign him in some. If not, be sure to document what you did to correct the action when reviews come up.
If you have any actual control over the guy you need to reign him in some. If not, be sure to document what you did to correct the action when reviews come up.
Posted on 1/16/15 at 7:01 pm to anc
Maybe you should mention to him in talking that you are not the only one who has authorization to edit the report.
Posted on 1/16/15 at 7:04 pm to anc
i swear people act like 7 year olds with work dilemmas. talk it out. address the problem with appropriate parties. shite isnt difficult.
or run to a message board and air to the world your incapable of making a grown up decision.
or run to a message board and air to the world your incapable of making a grown up decision.
Posted on 1/16/15 at 7:05 pm to GRTiger
If it is not your place to review the guy's work, then respond to the email sent by the president to you and your VP, copy the guy in question and say "I've added Dennis dipshit to the email since he may be better able to address the issue since he made the changes we are discussing. I don't want to offer up the wrong information here." or something specific to whatever it is you're doing.
And then I'd ask the coworker on a date and blow him in his acura outside my house.
And then I'd ask the coworker on a date and blow him in his acura outside my house.
This post was edited on 1/16/15 at 7:14 pm
Posted on 1/16/15 at 7:05 pm to anc
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The president of the organization knows me through this report.
If that's the case, not only are you justified in stating you aren't the guilty party, but that you will review all updates on this report going forward. And do so.
The president probably already thinks the report is "yours" even if you haven't formally been told that. So take ownership of it, and if this other guy screws up again correct it.
Posted on 1/16/15 at 7:08 pm to Sid in Lakeshore
If I was screwing shite up, I would want someone to tell me so I could keep my job and do things different/better. It's nothing personal so don't sweat it.
Posted on 1/16/15 at 7:10 pm to GRTiger
This is exactly what I'd do
Posted on 1/16/15 at 7:11 pm to Paige
Sure you wouldnt just frick the coworkers husband?
Posted on 1/16/15 at 7:11 pm to fightin tigers
Never done that so probably not
I know how to operate in professional environments unlike some people
I know how to operate in professional environments unlike some people
Posted on 1/16/15 at 7:13 pm to anc
Is your coworker going to pay your mortgage?
Posted on 1/16/15 at 7:13 pm to foshizzle
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The president probably already thinks the report is "yours" even if you haven't formally been told that. So take ownership of it, and if this other guy screws up again correct it.
I have said in office conversation that we need to do a better job as a team communicating what is being done (I do what I am supposed to do, I'm just being nice). He just doesn't get it. I responded and copied everyone and basically said that I have made the corrections and we will speak again Monday regarding proper protocol.
I think I am going to suggest to my VP that I simply take this over. The 15% or so that he does isn't that much more on my plate.
Posted on 1/16/15 at 7:18 pm to Paige
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Never done that so probably not
Maybe I misremembered that thread
Posted on 1/16/15 at 7:20 pm to fightin tigers
I know what you're talking about now 
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