Cigarick
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 4:49:45 AM
Here's the deal: My boss and her sister work in the same department. The sister spends half the day chit-chatting with my boss, her nephew (who also works with us), the other employees, people from other departments, on the phone with other family members, reading CNN on the computer, fiddling with her phone, doing her nails, taking little catnaps (sitting up, eyes closed), paging through sale catalogs . . . It would be a miracle if the bitch worked more than five hours a day, I kid you not. She rarely helps anybody else, and rarely comes in on the weekends, but when she does it hardly makes a difference because she works so friggin' slow she's next to worthless.

Thing is both these girls are so nice to everybody, everybody loves them! Plus I'm not sure I want middle-management focusing their lumbering attentions on our department to any degree. Everybody fools around a little bit at work, but these two are off the charts.

So what would you do in this case? Turn a blind eye and continue working like a dog while these two spend half of every day fooling around, or risk making enemies?

[ram27bat]

Burner02
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 6:20:25 AM
Sounds like a tough situation. Have you considered taking your talents else where?
cacman
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 6:33:25 AM

My boss and her sister work in the same department.

Cigarick wrote:

You're screwed no matter if you ignore it, or raise an issue about it. Going over your boss's head will create more trouble. Move on. Find another job. When you give notice is the time to tell your boss and her sister off. Can't fight nepotism and win.

ringsize
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 7:42:58 AM
^+1
daveincincy
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 8:58:16 AM

Here's the deal: My boss and her sister work in the same department.

Cigarick wrote:

The first sentence says it all. Say no more...you're screwed.

z6joker9
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 9:05:11 AM
You are responsible for what you do, not her. Take care of your own business. If you don't like it, leave!
bloody spaniard
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 9:06:57 AM

The first sentence says it all. Say no more...you're screwed.

daveincincy wrote:

...but only if you lay on the charm & are lucky.[whip]

On a serious note, shut your trap & mind your own business. Keep the job for as long as you can if it's a good one (ie. you're not wearing a paper hat) & do the best you can. If you know sisters, it's only a matter of time before they have a fallout especially if they're around each other constantly.

nolen
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 10:22:26 AM

You are responsible for what you do, not her. Take care of your own business. If you don't like it, leave!

z6joker9 wrote:

perfectly said

DD1700
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 10:37:56 AM
Yep,Mind your bizz Bro!!!Hard to hear but Sooooo true!!!Trust me.
tailgater
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 10:58:19 AM
10 posts and we still don't know if they're hot?

Useless.

chazbo
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:37:01 AM
Does their performance effect your outcome? If so, document your percentage of workload.
bloody spaniard
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:44:33 AM

10 posts and we still don't know if they're hot?

Useless.

tailgater wrote:

How dare you be so crude?! Can't you see he's reaching out?[ram27bat]

Besides, when you're queer that has no relevance!

SMGBobbyScott
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:55:46 AM
I agree with every post above (including the are they hot posts),

* Document what you do

* Don't worry one second about them, it will just distract/piss you off

* Think about moving elsewhere...even if that is in another department

* Don't do their work, it will just empower them to continue screwing you...

NUFF SAID...

Gene363
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 12:21:26 PM
You are a free to:

Quit and find another job

Marry into the family

Live with it

tailgater
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 12:28:35 PM
You could always unionize the shop.

At the very least, you'll no longer have to work as hard, and everyone will do the same.

John hay Cigars
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 12:53:23 PM
If you know sisters, it's only a matter of time before they have a fallout especially if they're around each other constantly.

I believe this will be your best bet. Hang in there.

8trackdisco
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 1:05:13 PM
-Call a meeting (you and both girls).

-Tell them you are having a hard day.

- Tell them you've noticed their hair is similar and different.

- Get Girl #1 to touch Girl #2's hair.

- Say "That's nice."

- Start making 70's style, porrn soundtrake sounds.

- Tape it on your ipad.

- Post it on YouTube.

- Sign a production contract with Scotthar

- Move to Hollywood.

Problem solved.

Nexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxt!

DrMaddVibe
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 1:09:38 PM

When you give notice is the time to tell your boss and her sister off. Can't fight nepotism and win.

cacman wrote:

I wouldn't say a thing.

Ya NEVER know what side the buttered bread lands on.

In my line of work I've seen too many people jump for "greener pastures" only to have their company bought up and then when the layoffs come...buh bye..."You didn't like working with them anyways!"...seen it happen to more than one person. If you're dissatisfied let the feet do the talking. Seriously. When it comes to makin' da cheddah...zip it and do what they tells ya.

MACS
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 1:22:07 PM

On a serious note, shut your trap & mind your own business. Keep the job for as long as you can if it's a good one (ie. you're not wearing a paper hat) & do the best you can. If you know sisters, it's only a matter of time before they have a fallout especially if they're around each other constantly.

bloody spaniard wrote:

There ya go - I have 4 sisters. It'll happen.

Shut up and work, or find a new job - you won't win this battle.

andytv
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 6:19:55 PM
The goal of employment is to trick people into giving you money while giving as little as possible of yourself. You're just jealous because she's better at it than you.