Lies in the workplace

[user22222]

Hi

Hopefully this is the right place to post, seemed the most appropriate.

My managers relative has started working in our building (I'm in twice a week for essential paperwork) and they are also in as they are cleaning, which is also essential.

Anyway to my point, the relatives manager comes to chat to me sometimes, and she is constantly complaining about my managers relative, and his poor work, although the things she are saying is lies.

I.e, that he tries to clock in earlier than he came in (they write their times down in a log book) although I know he doesn't as it's always written in pen and I have checked.

Another, saying he's always doing his work with the lights off, again cannot be true as the lights automatically come on when someone enters a department, and a few other similar things, just weird silly lies.

I'm in two minds wether to tell my manager, my guts telling me to keep my mouth shut as it could cause trouble for myself, on the other hand my manager is so lovely, we get on great on a personal and professional level, so I kind of feel like I'm keeping things from her not telling her about this.

Any guidance?

Light heartedly point out she is wrong ie lights and signing in etc

Unless it directly pacts you keep out
Distance yourself say you are busy can't stop

I cannot make head nor tail of who is managers relative, relatives manager and your manager..

Thanks for the replies

I also felt the same when I wrote the post 😁

You could tell her that you are busy and need to get on etc and to direct her opinions, moans or whatever to the departmental manager as you can't do anything about her "complaints"

She sounds very tiring and a bit of a nosey parker - it's not in her job remit to do all this "observation" of what others are up to surely?

You are wise to just do your work and not get involved. Without being overtly rude cultivate a "busy busy must get on" air with a brisk edge to your voice. Dont give any feedback or response when this person tells you something. Its called "grey rock". Dont stop and talk - keep moving or if possible leave the vicinity. Ive done this with clingy needy neighbours. Eventually they will feel uncomfortable and realise that you do not want to gossip.