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to be so fed up about part-time colleague

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Ceci03 · 15/02/2022 09:55

I'm just so down-hearted about it all. She works 3 days a week. I work 5. But.... she 'comes in' on her 'days off'. She works Tues Wed Thurs. I had a big meeting on Monday. She comes into it - on Teams....

She has arranged a meeting on Friday, where she will just present some documents. I said to her and my supervisor that I'd step in for her as I'm in work anyway. no no, she said, I'll do it. Supervisor says nothing.

I just feel so dispirited. I mean what is the point of me. Seems like supervisor prefers her - I think she must think she is better than me.

P-t colleague checks her emails all day on the days she's not in. I said to her and supervisor that she should put on an 'out of office' and direct queries to me as I'm in anyway. no no she says. it doesnt take long. supervisor says nothing.

Think I'm going to look round for something else. I'm just so bored and fed up. I don't have enough to do as it is. they appointed me as the workload was too much for 1 part-time person. The full-time person, i.e. me was appointed to 'run things'. But it's totally the other say round. This part-time person has taken over everything, and I feel redundant.
Actually feel like crying and going home sick today I'm so fed up.

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toomuchlaundry · 15/02/2022 09:58

Have you spoken to supervisor about your workload? Has part-time colleague only just become part-time? Can you have a meeting on Tuesdays and sort out workload for the week?

TroysMammy · 15/02/2022 10:00

If she is stupidly working for no pay let her. As long as you are getting paid drag your work load out if you wish. It's not worth getting upset about.

RedRobyn2021 · 15/02/2022 10:01

Why is she even part time if she keeps coming in and detailing with emails?

I'd have q chat with your supervisor before you decide to leave

Sorry op

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Ceci03 · 15/02/2022 10:01

I've said it to supervisor a few times, and she just poo-pooh's me, saying things like 'oh don't say that, you will be sorry, ha ha ha'. I'm losing a load of clients after the summer too and I'm really worried. I said it to her and she said 'oh dont worry there will be PLENTY of work'. She won't have a serious conversation.

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Ceci03 · 15/02/2022 10:03

@TroysMammy

If she is stupidly working for no pay let her. As long as you are getting paid drag your work load out if you wish. It's not worth getting upset about.

Yeah I know, I've been doing that for a few months. But I actually take pride in my work, and like being busy. Especially as they want us back in the office more. At least at home I can keep busy doing housework and stuff when I've nothing to do. I'm in the office today and literally twiddling my thumbs. Part-time person has picked up everything. She always starts before me. She works 8-4 and has everything done by the time I start at 9.

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Ceci03 · 15/02/2022 10:06

There was a part-timer before this one who was more professional in that she always did a handover on a wed - she worked mon tues wed. She put on out of office on her email. And never dreamt of coming to meetings when she was 'off'.
Supervisor won't say boo to this one. I think she is happy she works more than she is supposed to. Sure why wouldnt she be happy. Working for free etc.

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CatJumperTwat · 15/02/2022 10:06

God I feel sorry for her. Her life must be so empty if she does this much work for free.

I've also been in a job where I didn't have enough to do and it really does suck the life out of you. Definitely look for something else.

toomuchlaundry · 15/02/2022 10:07

Is there someone above the supervisor you can speak to?

BrieAndChilli · 15/02/2022 10:10

I'm wondering if she is angling for a full time role? if she started after you and the job was advertised as part time she might be trying to muscle in and take over your role.

autienotnaughty · 15/02/2022 10:14

If your thinking of leaving anyway it sounds like you need a formal meeting with your line manager to discuss this. If manager won't take you seriously then go above. The only other option is to say to other staff member it's your day off I'm here being paid I will do it. And if they are rude or undermine you then report them.

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Ceci03 · 15/02/2022 10:15

She swears she doesnt want a full time post. She has a toddler.

I agree. I think she is a bit of a control freak maybe. Even when she is on leave she sends emails. She doesnt put on an out of office.

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grapewine · 15/02/2022 10:18

Your manager sounds shit. I'd definitely be looking elsewhere. PT colleague is working for free. That's dumb.

MrsLargeEmbodied · 15/02/2022 10:20

it seems like she is undermining you, wont let go
i worked with someone like that, she left to come in once a week and undid the work i had been doing
luckily i was temping and left
if you are full time i am sure there are other jobs out there

MrsLargeEmbodied · 15/02/2022 10:21

ask for a meeting, not just a chat in passing?

ScrumptiousBears · 15/02/2022 10:22

We have something similar in our office. We are all FT but boss looks at our stats. One worker works massively over his hours and his stats blow us all out of the water. We know he does this as the time stamp on the system shows he's working at night. Boss laughs and says nothing. He mostly takes all the work so when we start in the morning there's nothing for us to do. For our situation I think boss hates confrontation so ignores it. Me and another work colleague have no idea what to do either.

BlingLoving · 15/02/2022 10:24

I suspect if she was posting it would be, "I work part time, but they've brought someone else in and I'm terrified I'm going to lose my job if they decide Its easier and better to just have the one full time person. The full time person is always trying to take on my projects or do my work and I feel like she's trying to undercut me. I hate working on my days off but it feels like the only way to do so to protect my job and position."

I'm not saying she's right, but I bet that's what she feels on some level.

Have you considered sitting down and having a proper conversation. Not, "i'll do that piece of work" but a proper conversation about hw you see responsibilities etc.

DropYourSword · 15/02/2022 10:25

More fool her for working without pay.
At least you're not too stressed at work and have more time to scroll through mumsnet devote to other things!

ANameChangeAgain · 15/02/2022 10:29

She does sound like a control freak. She might also be worried that she is loosing status, as so many of us do, by going part time, so is going overboard in keeping herself relevant.
I've been in jobs where I've sat twiddling my thumbs before, and used it as an opportunity to assist with projects. In an old job I did this, and ended up managing projects such as event organising, overseas travel coordinating, website redesign etc. My actual job was basic, but my CV looked amazing when I left. This is your opportunity.

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