#WorkplaceDynamics #SeniorLevelColleagues #OfficeTasks
Hey there! ๐ Have you ever felt like your senior level coworker is constantly pawning off tasks onto you so they can avoid coming into the office? That’s the situation I find myself in and I’m curious – would that bother you too?
## My Story
Let me paint you a picture of what’s been happening at my workplace. It seems like every time there’s a task that requires a physical presence in the office, my senior coworker conveniently assigns it to me. ๐ Whether it’s grabbing documents, attending meetings, or even just ensuring the office is in order, I’m the one always stepping up to the plate.
## The Suspicion
I can’t help but feel like this is a strategic move on her part. It’s almost as if the only time she acknowledges my efforts or treats me with kindness is when I agree to take on these office-related tasks. ๐ค
## Seeking Perspective
So, here’s where I need your input – how would you feel in a similar situation? Does it bother you when senior colleagues assign tasks to you solely to avoid coming to the office themselves? I could use some advice on how to navigate this dynamic at work.
What are your thoughts on this? Let’s chat! ๐ฌ
Not if I was her.
Not really because I do enjoy going to the office from time to time personally. If just doing that brings me extra points, why not. If that impacts my workload significantly or if it forces me to do something I don t want to do, it would bother me yup
I’ve had jobs like that. I mean, I didn’t like that I basically didn’t get paid for shit and only got like $9.50 an hour to do that for ten people who made 6 figures plus each? But I love being alone at work without anyone bothering me. I hate the feeling of someone looking over my shoulder and I love the quiet.
If You have no issue with going to the office, and take up the tasks for which you need to be there, and she takes up the tasks you dislike, then i would say it’s working fine.
I’ve worked together with a colleague of mine like this. We both had similar backgrounds, and i dislike writing documentation, while he likes doing that. I prefer deep diving in to technical stuff which he didn’t like. So he did my documentation, and i did his technical stuff. Worked like a charm. we both did the thing we like.
See if you can make it work like that: she wants you to take on the office tasks, sure, but let her take something you dislike doing, so it evens out.
Is she your boss or is there some sort of quid pro quo? I donโt mind helping co workers depending on context and if theyโre helpful back when you need it.