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Posted on 11/22/19 at 9:45 am
Posted by DiamondDog
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2019
13431 posts
Posted on 11/22/19 at 9:45 am
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Posted by Displaced
Member since Dec 2011
33054 posts
Posted on 11/22/19 at 9:46 am to
Are they new and struggling or just lazy and struggling?
Posted by redneck
Los Suenos, Costa Rica
Member since Dec 2003
54203 posts
Posted on 11/22/19 at 9:47 am to
cover their shite for them and make sure management recognizes it
Posted by yatesdog38
in your head rent free
Member since Sep 2013
12737 posts
Posted on 11/22/19 at 9:47 am to
I get the manager fired and then coach up the employee or help them transfer to different position that makes them happy and that better suits them. Just did it last week.
Posted by DiamondDog
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2019
13431 posts
Posted on 11/22/19 at 9:47 am to
4 years in. I’ve only been around under a year.
Posted by Displaced
Member since Dec 2011
33054 posts
Posted on 11/22/19 at 9:48 am to
Then do what redneck said.
Posted by pwejr88
Red Stick
Member since Apr 2007
37959 posts
Posted on 11/22/19 at 9:49 am to
Help them. It’s the right thing to do.
Don’t worry about the recognition. It will come but not if you force it.
Posted by OceanMan
Member since Mar 2010
23419 posts
Posted on 11/22/19 at 9:58 am to
Going through this now. If they have a good attitude, try and help them understand what is expected from them, take the extra time. If not, it’s a little bit trickier. Assign them less and less work until it becomes obvious they are incompetent
Posted by BabySam
FL
Member since Oct 2010
1594 posts
Posted on 11/22/19 at 10:01 am to
It was different in commercial/industry setting....but holy shite, back working for govt and the only way to get rid of sorry arse civil servants is to PROMOTE them so they move out....maddening
Posted by Kentucker
Rabbit Hash, KY
Member since Apr 2013
20055 posts
Posted on 11/22/19 at 10:04 am to
quote:

Help them. It’s the right thing to do.


I agree. It’s best for the company.

quote:

Don’t worry about the recognition. It will come but not if you force it.


I strongly disagree. It’s in the best interests of the worker who is helping another to make sure that his efforts are recorded and validated. He could, after all, be directing that effort to his own output.

Never assume that good deeds will be noticed. We live in a negative culture where screw-ups and retards get attention and love, not the good guys. If you don’t want one who you’ve helped to become your boss, be sure it’s clear that you are responsible for his perceived success.
Posted by REB BEER
Laffy Yet
Member since Dec 2010
18340 posts
Posted on 11/22/19 at 10:07 am to
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How do you deal with incompetent coworkers and peers?



I'm sure this is what co-workers say about me?
Posted by Slagathor
Makin' jokes about your teeny tiny
Member since Jul 2007
39015 posts
Posted on 11/22/19 at 10:08 am to
Do you have any sort of review/eval process where you have a chance to chat with your superior about YOUR performance?

If so, do what redneck said, and frame it as an expansion of your duties in a leadership capacity rather than sounding petty and bitter. Let them know you're doing more work and let them come to the conclusion that the coworker is doing less/crap work.
Posted by phunkatron
Member since Jun 2019
1444 posts
Posted on 11/22/19 at 10:11 am to
Distance them as far as you can from your work/responsibilities and let them sink themselves.
Posted by RPtoDoubleT
Dallas
Member since Oct 2007
513 posts
Posted on 11/22/19 at 10:25 am to
You need to read some personal development and leadership books.

Enjoy the fruits of that effort.
Posted by BottomlandBrew
Member since Aug 2010
30205 posts
Posted on 11/22/19 at 10:25 am to
I fire them.
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
299716 posts
Posted on 11/22/19 at 10:30 am to
I generally help them out. That's what leaders do.
Posted by OlGrandad
Member since Oct 2009
4698 posts
Posted on 11/22/19 at 10:31 am to
Management question:

If you put a gun to their head could they do the job?
Posted by OldmanBeasley
Charlotte
Member since Jun 2014
11226 posts
Posted on 11/22/19 at 10:33 am to
I drink and do drugs. Also I’m often the incompetent one, but only because of the booze and drugs
This post was edited on 11/22/19 at 10:34 am
Posted by TigerNlc
Chocolate City
Member since Jun 2006
33219 posts
Posted on 11/22/19 at 10:45 am to
I post about it on Tigerdroppings.
Just toss another bag of fries in the grease bro, it will be okay.
Posted by illuminatic
Manipulating politicans&rappers
Member since Sep 2012
7049 posts
Posted on 11/22/19 at 10:58 am to
quote:

I get the manager fired and then coach up the employee or help them transfer to different position that makes them happy and that better suits them. Just did it last week.


My fries were actually crispy this time. Thanks!
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