By Anonymous - 20/05/2015 16:17 - Cyprus - Paphos

Today, a new employee started at our office. She's about 18, barely does any work, chews gum loudly, has no manners, and happens to sit right next to me. She also threatens to report me for harassment whenever I politely ask her to not bash my chair with the back of her chair. FML
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nix1993 41

It might not be the most hospitable route, but you need to report her first. Especially that she's threatening to report you for nothing. If she reports you for harassment, anything you say in response will just look like you're making up excuses, unless your boss was informed beforehand.

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RickySleeves 20

Bash your chair into her chair! That'll show her!

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Bebbo_fml 21

Op write it down and date it. Then be the first to let your boss know and provide him with your documentation of her behaviour. As a new employee she is likely in a probation period.

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deejay109 8

Really.... you're going be that person.

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NostalgiaFreak9 41

What #10 said, report her ASAP before she says something to your manager that will cost you your job.

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91hayek 31

Time for subtle sabotage.

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Bragi 12

Report her for this behavior, in writing, immediately. First one to file paperwork wins.

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lukian_fml 29

Record her threatening you to report you for harassment.

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AKchic 7

Report her first. By threatening to report you for harassment over a simple request (multiple requests), she is attempting to intimidate, which in itself is harassment. Start the conversation with your boss as "hey, I'm having some trouble with [new co-worker] and I'd like some feedback before this gets to be a bigger issue..." Then explain the issues and ask how YOU can help create a better working relationship with the girl. Make it seem like you are concerned for her future with the company, and her interactions with individuals from other companies (especially if she has to answer the phone). Make it sound like you're concerned about the welfare of the company's image with her behavior.

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Bragi 12

28 - yes, except... Conversations don't work. Put it in writing and hand it to your supervisor and HR.

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SwanVesta 1

That should be the right thing to do but most supervisors are terrible at handling difficult people because they're terrified of "conflict", and all HR ever do is cover for inadequate supervisors.

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alex_gen 38

I have a feeling she knows the boss very well, if you know what I mean.

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