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Workplace Dilemma - do I tell my boss that the rest of her team are gunning for her?

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Tanzie · 19/01/2006 22:58

My boss is a nightmare and has got worse recently. She sits playing computer games all day and does virtually no work. We share a large office with the rest of the team, which consists of the two of us, five men and the secretary. Three of the men are pretty strong characters and frequently argue with her and shout her down during meetings. Instead of standing her ground, she seems to fold and give in to them all the time. I think the men would respect her more if she was a little more assertive, and be less "difficult". One of them told me the other day that they were plotting to completely undermine her (which, to be frank, I don't think would be that difficult) and try to get her to either resign or go on long term sick leave through stress (I think the latter is a strong possibility).

Now I don't like her as she has made life really difficult for me on several occasions, but I don't agree with the behaviour of the men either, which I think is bullying and picking on a weaker character. But should I tell her, or maybe her boss what is going on?

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lucy5 · 19/01/2006 23:05

I dont know but you dont think you are being tested or set up in anyway by these men. Testing where your loyalties lie.

Tanzie · 19/01/2006 23:11

It had occurred to me, Lucy. I get on well with the men, although a couple of them can be a bit "laddish" at times. I just told the one who told me that they could leave me out of it. And I have to say, they have stepped up their behaviour towards her of late - shooting her down in flames every time she says something in a meeting - eg "I'm sorry - do you actually know anything about this subject?"

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lucykate · 19/01/2006 23:12

i agree with lucy5, try and remain neutral. you are right, what they are planning is bullying and they could potentially be in serious trouble. i think you need to watch out for your own position, as if she goes, doesn't that then leave the 5 men and you?

Tanzie · 19/01/2006 23:18

I am leaving in a few months when my contract finishes anyway and my replacement is a man, so I think she will find it really difficult then, being the only woman. I just wish she would be more assertive with them as I am sure they would back off then.

The atmosphere in our office is shit.

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GeorgieVickyLou · 19/01/2006 23:24

If she was my boss i'd pick on her if she did no bloody work all day and i had to do it all..

lucykate · 19/01/2006 23:28

bet you're glad you're leaving tanzie!

my pet hate is bullying in the workplace, i had a bad time at work after having dd 4 years ago, male bosses attitude was disgraceful towards me, i almost handed in my notice.

VeniVidiVickiQV · 19/01/2006 23:44

Id stay out of it personally.

Its horrible but no good can come from you getting involved.

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