Feeling let down by colleague

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I have recently moved abroad and work with a lot of expats who have made a similar move. Today I was called in and asked why I had not completed 2 tasks that my senior had requested that I do when working together yesterday. I explained that she had'nt asked and I had no idea what the boss was on about. However the boss stated that my senior was adamant that I was asked. I am being moved departments as a result.

I am furious as I would just not complete a task, however my senior spent the day telling me that she was awake half the night with her dc and the night previous and was really tired. I think she just forgot to ask me and is soo tired that she has made a mistake.

She also checks her phone constantly which is not allowed with the type of work we do and I think this distracts her.
AIBU to go higher up the ranks and let them know I think her judgment is impaired through lack of sleep?
Now I'm not getting a her as a tired working mum as we are in the same position with dc similar ages but wtf, I am not willing to take the blame.

I feel really let down by her as I though we got on we'll and had had a good working day, so I thought.

So even if she had asked you to do the work, you are being made to move department because of ONE day of uncompleted tasks? Heaven forbid anybody should really screw up, they'll be banished to the Arctic!

This comes down to one person's word against another persons and I think it is very poor management to take this kind of action based on one incident. Were the tasks very important? Does it make any difference to your work to have moved departments?

I am guessing you might be working in the ME, if you were working yesterday? Is your boss a local or expat? Are you working under local employment laws?

Yes, flame the bitch OP. She isn't prepared to take any accountability or responsibility for what happened, and has put it all on you. Go on. Take it as high as you can. Good luck.

Take it Higher. You need to put your point across. You have been treated unfairly.

annh, I think historically people were banished to Australia or Russia. Nothing wrong with living in the Arctic - snort.

I would definitely make a complaint in writing as management will have to take it seriously and be seen to be acting fairly, once there is a written record.
I don't think much of your colleague though. What nasty behaviour. I would definitely make sure there's something in writing if only to ensure that if she pulls a stunt like that again there is proof that she's not reliable and has had a similar incident in the past.

Thank you for your quick responses, not in ME more like down under!

Usually I would have no hesitation in standing up for myself, but the move has seriously affected my confidence and not wanting to stand out from the crowd so to speak.

Of course she would have to be one of the popular members of staff who has been there for a few years and I am just in the door.

Of course it makes perfect sense to put it in writing and I will

Boss who pulled me in stated that I was being moved as "they move staff around from time to time" yeah right! Funny no one else has been moved for months now.

Thank you again I feel much better now, off to flame her now on paper.

Have you spoken to her about it and is she adamant to your face she gave you those tasks?

If she admits to you she messed up I would go with her to the boss and ask her to take the rap. A bit less formal than a written complaint...?

Make sure you update op

I emailed the head of dept and asked for a meeting asI was"confused and upset" by the allegations, thought that sounded better than effing raging! on days ATM and due to meet her on Friday. I just don't feel that I can trust this other women to approach her ivanapoo as who knows how she would react

Thank you for the support , this really knocked me sideways, but back on track.

I wonder what her punishment will be for constantly checking her phone and forgetting to ask you to do the jobs? It's clear that this company totally overreact - to move you to another deptartment because of this is unreasonable. I hope you get it sorted and obviously you shouldn't be punished for her screw ups but clearly she knew how they would react and so made you out to be the bad guy.

Went to meet the head of dept today and told her I was fuming and that I had concerns with the way it was handled, guilt first ask later. She was reasonable and explained that there were other problems within the area with other staff!
There was no real answer given but she accepted that I had felt slighted and falsely accused but gave no indication of what would ahppen next, dont really hold out much hope.

I have only been there a few months and had not planned to stay long term, just a job to get into the country feels like time to move on.

Thanks for updating- sorry it seems a lost cause but at least you stuck up for yourself

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