Need Opinions on Coworker Drama - Page 4

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  • #183794
    MustPass1988
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    So I’ve worked at this company for a couple of years and pretty much the whole time, my coworker has treated me as though he’s threatened by me. I’ve caught him talking about me to my manager over things that he blew out of proportion (like for example he tried to schedule a meeting during lunchtime and I said that I was unavailable because I always go to a yoga class during that time and he forwarded the email to my manager saying that this was “typical behavior from me” and that I was always unavailable which is completely untrue ). He micromanages me to the point where he makes me send him drafts of my emails before I send them out to people. Keep in mind, he is NOT my manager in any way, just my coworker. There have actually been several remediations between he and I and my manager but my manager has actually said “I would go to the end of the earth for [coworker]” so he doesn’t do anything about it. My manager constantly tells me that he sees how my coworker treats me and that he’s actually extremely frustrated with him about it, but then doesn’t do anything. The thing that really frustrates me is that my manager tells my coworker everything. I was having health issues and they thought I had a hernia and I needed to go get an ultrasound and I told my manager this, and got an email from my coworker later that day saying “I hope you feel better, I heard that you were having some stomach problems”. So present day: I was offered a job opportunity internally within a different department. I found out on Monday from my manager and then discovered that he told 3 of my coworkers on Friday before even telling me. I was having coworkers asking me about it before I even had a job description or decided to apply! A week later, I decided to apply for it and told my manager beforehand who assured me that he would not tell any coworkers until it was “official”. Two hours later, I got an email from this coworker saying “I’ve heard some news about you, can we have a meeting to discuss this?” I ignored him and then went to my manager and said “you told me that you weren’t going to tell [coworker] until it was official…” and he turned bright red, mumbled something, and then grabbed his phone and went into a conference room to call the coworker. Now, hardly anyone in my department is talking to me, (my manager hasn’t said one word to me today) and I scheduled a meeting with the VP of my group to let him know why I decided to apply for this position. I want to let him know that I’m unhappy about the fact that everyone in the department knew about this opportunity before I did and the way that my manager and coworker talk about me. Any suggestions for ways to bring it up?

    AUD: PASSED [81]; Expired, retaking August 23rd
    BEC: PASSED [83]; Expired, retaking July 11th
    REG: PASSED [83]
    FAR: FAILED [64]; Retaking May 23rd

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  • #517116
    samdiegoCPA
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    As everyone else said… althought it's hard for me to “smile and bear it” when it comes to anything, in this situation, I wouldn't bring it up to the VP. There is nothing to benefit from it. I always ask myself “Will this benefit me in ANY way if I do this?” when it comes to things like this… and the answer is usually no, sadly 😉 It will make you feel better in the short term, but if you stoop to their level, you are just as bad as them.

    AUD: 84
    REG: 84
    BEC: 79
    FAR: 83

    #517149
    MustPass1988
    Member

    I'm meeting with the VP in 30 minutes mainly to explain why I applied for this position because I have not discussed it with him yet and don't want it to seem like I'm sneaking behind his back. My manager specifically told me in August that he was really disappointed in my coworkers managing abilities yet promoted him three months later. It was frustrating to say the least. He's good at his job (but everyone knows him as being dramatic and somewhat of a pain). Anyways, I think I'll bring up the VP that I'm disappointed in how this opportunity went down (I.e I was the last one to know and I felt like it was inappropriate for my coworkers to know as it should not be their business). There's no point in bringing up the rest of my frustrations because I think I'll just sound petty.

    AUD: PASSED [81]; Expired, retaking August 23rd
    BEC: PASSED [83]; Expired, retaking July 11th
    REG: PASSED [83]
    FAR: FAILED [64]; Retaking May 23rd

    #517118
    MustPass1988
    Member

    I'm meeting with the VP in 30 minutes mainly to explain why I applied for this position because I have not discussed it with him yet and don't want it to seem like I'm sneaking behind his back. My manager specifically told me in August that he was really disappointed in my coworkers managing abilities yet promoted him three months later. It was frustrating to say the least. He's good at his job (but everyone knows him as being dramatic and somewhat of a pain). Anyways, I think I'll bring up the VP that I'm disappointed in how this opportunity went down (I.e I was the last one to know and I felt like it was inappropriate for my coworkers to know as it should not be their business). There's no point in bringing up the rest of my frustrations because I think I'll just sound petty.

    AUD: PASSED [81]; Expired, retaking August 23rd
    BEC: PASSED [83]; Expired, retaking July 11th
    REG: PASSED [83]
    FAR: FAILED [64]; Retaking May 23rd

    #517151
    taxman89
    Participant

    IMO i think that makes sense, because you are not directly complaining about a specific person (seems petty/vendettaish) but it would be (is) obviously frustrating to be the last to hear about YOUR opportunity.

    Aud-75 3x I knew i never liked you
    Bec-77 1x being in the bubble is stressful
    Reg-82 4x its not me its you...and no we cant be friends
    Far-78 1x easiest section

    #517120
    taxman89
    Participant

    IMO i think that makes sense, because you are not directly complaining about a specific person (seems petty/vendettaish) but it would be (is) obviously frustrating to be the last to hear about YOUR opportunity.

    Aud-75 3x I knew i never liked you
    Bec-77 1x being in the bubble is stressful
    Reg-82 4x its not me its you...and no we cant be friends
    Far-78 1x easiest section

    #517153
    san4596
    Member

    Again, I agree with taxman89! (Starting to see a patern here) Anywho, I believe that is a great idea, and it is possible that heads will roll. The chain of information is a BIG deal, especially when it comes to promotions etc.

    CPA EXAM: DONE!!!!
    Ethics Course: Passed
    Application Mailed: 3/16/15
    Professional Conduct Exam: 97
    Certification Date: 4/2/15!!!

    #517122
    san4596
    Member

    Again, I agree with taxman89! (Starting to see a patern here) Anywho, I believe that is a great idea, and it is possible that heads will roll. The chain of information is a BIG deal, especially when it comes to promotions etc.

    CPA EXAM: DONE!!!!
    Ethics Course: Passed
    Application Mailed: 3/16/15
    Professional Conduct Exam: 97
    Certification Date: 4/2/15!!!

    #517155
    MustPass1988
    Member

    Ok I talked to him! He agreed and said that it was not appropriate that anyone knew about this opportunity besides my direct managers (aka him and my manager). I pointed out that people were asking me about this before I even had time to process it & that if this internal position doesn't pan out for whatever reason, I have at least 3 coworkers who will know that I applied. He said he would discuss with my manager to ensure that that never happened again.

    AUD: PASSED [81]; Expired, retaking August 23rd
    BEC: PASSED [83]; Expired, retaking July 11th
    REG: PASSED [83]
    FAR: FAILED [64]; Retaking May 23rd

    #517124
    MustPass1988
    Member

    Ok I talked to him! He agreed and said that it was not appropriate that anyone knew about this opportunity besides my direct managers (aka him and my manager). I pointed out that people were asking me about this before I even had time to process it & that if this internal position doesn't pan out for whatever reason, I have at least 3 coworkers who will know that I applied. He said he would discuss with my manager to ensure that that never happened again.

    AUD: PASSED [81]; Expired, retaking August 23rd
    BEC: PASSED [83]; Expired, retaking July 11th
    REG: PASSED [83]
    FAR: FAILED [64]; Retaking May 23rd

    #517157

    Glad to hear it went well. ^_^

    #517126

    Glad to hear it went well. ^_^

    #517159
    MustPass1988
    Member

    Well, I didn't get the other job. The worst part is that I wouldn't have even been interested except for that the controller called my manager and asked if I would apply. Apparently someone with more experience applied too so it automatically went to her.

    AUD: PASSED [81]; Expired, retaking August 23rd
    BEC: PASSED [83]; Expired, retaking July 11th
    REG: PASSED [83]
    FAR: FAILED [64]; Retaking May 23rd

    #517128
    MustPass1988
    Member

    Well, I didn't get the other job. The worst part is that I wouldn't have even been interested except for that the controller called my manager and asked if I would apply. Apparently someone with more experience applied too so it automatically went to her.

    AUD: PASSED [81]; Expired, retaking August 23rd
    BEC: PASSED [83]; Expired, retaking July 11th
    REG: PASSED [83]
    FAR: FAILED [64]; Retaking May 23rd

    #517161
    san4596
    Member

    Oh wow! I am sorry to hear that! Is everyone still treating you the same, or have they grown up? If you stay, you need to nip the coworker reviewing your work in the butt. Unless the manager said to have them review every single thing you do. In that case, I would be looking elswhere.

    Additionally, you need to document everything happening in the office. This will help protect you, and will give you a lot to discuss in your exit meeting.

    CPA EXAM: DONE!!!!
    Ethics Course: Passed
    Application Mailed: 3/16/15
    Professional Conduct Exam: 97
    Certification Date: 4/2/15!!!

    #517130
    san4596
    Member

    Oh wow! I am sorry to hear that! Is everyone still treating you the same, or have they grown up? If you stay, you need to nip the coworker reviewing your work in the butt. Unless the manager said to have them review every single thing you do. In that case, I would be looking elswhere.

    Additionally, you need to document everything happening in the office. This will help protect you, and will give you a lot to discuss in your exit meeting.

    CPA EXAM: DONE!!!!
    Ethics Course: Passed
    Application Mailed: 3/16/15
    Professional Conduct Exam: 97
    Certification Date: 4/2/15!!!

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