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Do I report this colleague?

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scorpiogeordie · 16/10/2025 11:23

My line manager (who I have a good relationship with) is currently off work due to a bereavement. So, we have a step-in person who is filling her role whilst she's off. This step-in person is part of our team and is well-known for being rather snappy and often makes sarcastic comments about staff.

I've been feeling rather singled out by her recently. Few things over the last few months have been building up and I've started keeping a journal.

During the summer school holidays I happened to be off sick for a couple of weeks with a health condition that was flaring up and causing a lot of pain. Totally genuine and evidenced by GP notes, prescriptions, and even a visit to A&E that could be checked on if anybody doubted me. I ended up so sick that my 2 DC ended up going to stay with my sister who lives nearby, as I wasn't able to look after them and was on lots of heavy medication so couldn't drive etc either.

When I rang work during the holiday and explained that I'd been signed off by a couple of weeks, the step-in person made snipy comments about how convenient it was that I'm off sick during school holidays. Then proceed to read out dates I'd actually booked as annual leave at a later stage of the school holidays... Made some comments about how they might be lucky to have me in 1 week over the whole school holidays. I felt she was trying to imply my illness flareup wasn't genuine or had been timed.

I eventually returned to work, albeit not 100% healthy and still on medication. Since returning, the person has been noticeably snappy with other colleagues, giving rude and saracastic answers to questions.

Do I report her?

OP posts:
ChillBarrog · 16/10/2025 11:24

Yes

NellieElephantine · 16/10/2025 11:24

I think you'd have to be very clear on what you're reporting her for? I don't think ypu feel she is 'being snippy' would hold much weight?

AndSoFinally · 16/10/2025 11:28

What outcome do you want from the situation? What realistic options/actions can you take that may help you achieve that outcome? What are the likely consequences of each of the actions, including unforeseen/unintended consequences?

After answering those questions, does reporting her feel like a sensible move or not?

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