My stock answer for these kinds of things is, just do your job and don't worry about what other people are or aren't getting. I know that's easier said than done sometimes, but your workday will be more enjoyable if you don't get wrapped around the axle about this sort of thing.

To be honest, filing the boss's papers and cleaning the vault don't sound like such red-hot jobs, to me.

Genesia said:

My stock answer for these kinds of things is, just do your job and don't worry about what other people are or aren't getting. I know that's easier said than done sometimes, but your workday will be more enjoyable if you don't get wrapped around the axle about this sort of thing.

To be honest, filing the boss's papers and cleaning the vault don't sound like such red-hot jobs, to me.

I'm going to save this and post it during your next review.

Also, I agree with her.

Also, while still employed, look for a different job where you feel more appreciated, are more fulfilled, better paid, etc. and whatever. This is one of the most powerful tools employed people have at their fingertips and about 98% of them never do it.

you can't avoid it. it is what it is. the world is corrupt my little lambikins you must trust no one evil wears a smiling face ~!

XxAxX said:

you can't avoid it. it is what it is. the world is corrupt my little lambikins you must trust no one evil wears a smiling face ~!

evil wears a smiling face ~!

I'm so sorry to agree with that. I have that experience and I'm bittered by it. And I hate that.

Just talk about it with your boss tomorrow, without blaming or getting personal. Just tell him what kind of tasks you would prefer to get and ask him to let you handle those tasks. Without talking about any 'emotional' stuf or naming any of your colleges.

sometimes talking about things can make things worse (depending on how its brought up) so if u do that do it carefully...

my strategy for being successful in my workplace is simply not giving a shit about anything i cant control and being a superstar in everything that i can...

no matter where u go and what u do these things happen...... its how u deal with them that is important

i agree with djj ~ she's giving u great advice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What does your job description say your role is? If it is to sit and to transactions at the counter all day then what is the problem.

Were you dissatisfied with what you were doing before this new employee came along? If not, just continue to do what you are employed for and don't let this become a distraction to you, even if it feels unfair.

Sounds like your boss has a thing for the new co-worker. I've been employed at jobs where obvious favoritism has been an issue too, and it bothers me too, so I understand where you're coming from. There has been some excellent advice given on this thread, so I have nothing else to add.

Cerebus said:

Genesia said:

My stock answer for these kinds of things is, just do your job and don't worry about what other people are or aren't getting. I know that's easier said than done sometimes, but your workday will be more enjoyable if you don't get wrapped around the axle about this sort of thing.

To be honest, filing the boss's papers and cleaning the vault don't sound like such red-hot jobs, to me.

I'm going to save this and post it during your next review.

Also, I agree with her.

Also, while still employed, look for a different job where you feel more appreciated, are more fulfilled, better paid, etc. and whatever. This is one of the most powerful tools employed people have at their fingertips and about 98% of them never do it.

Did you miss the part where I said it's easier said than done? This is something I struggle with, myself. (Last Friday was the latest installment - I won't bore everyone with that.)

Here's the thing: there are two things she can do. 1) Get a different job (and the advice to get the new job while still employed is golden) or 2) adjust her attitude about the current job.

One thing that hasn't been mentioned is that, perhaps, this new person has taken the initiative to make the job something more. How do we know that she didn't go to the boss and say, "Wow - stuff is really piling up on your desk. May I file some of that for you?" or "The vault is looking a little messy. Is it okay if I straighten that up?" Should we fault her because she is (maybe) taking on extra duties on her own?

I'm currently in the process of "augmenting" my current job to make it more interesting and fulfilling. This is something that hasn't really been possible in the last several years, but the environment has changed somewhat. So I'm pitching stories and other ideas. Keep in mind that this is work on top of what I normally do - the rest of my load hasn't decreased one iota. But it's higher profile work that (I hope) will get me recognized in a way that my current role should - but doesn't. In other words, I'm still doing customer transactions, but I'm filing and cleaning the vault, too.

My dad is fond of saying, "The vast majority of people are where they want to be. Whatever they may say to the contrary, something in their current situation is working for them - or they'd move heaven and earth to change it."

He ain't wrong.

Thanks everyone for the great advice on here.

Yes I have a repetitive job, and I feel kind of upset when someone else actually gets to...just leave the line for up to an hour on end to do backroom things.

And she has indeed ask to do organizing for him to be honest...on top of him asking her to take over our older responsibilites my co-worker and I used to do.

Just had a conversation with him today and I let him know that I wanted those back after not doing them for months. He said he didnt know he was avoiding us from doing our former tasks. Hell two of them that I originally created with other supervisors before him.

Thanks for the pep talk guys. I calmed down alot after reading the responses.

Genesia said:

Cerebus said:

I'm going to save this and post it during your next review.

Also, I agree with her.

Also, while still employed, look for a different job where you feel more appreciated, are more fulfilled, better paid, etc. and whatever. This is one of the most powerful tools employed people have at their fingertips and about 98% of them never do it.

Did you miss the part where I said it's easier said than done?

Of course not. But I was mocking you, which was much easier to do if that part was ingnored.

dJJ said:

XxAxX said:

you can't avoid it. it is what it is. the world is corrupt my little lambikins you must trust no one evil wears a smiling face ~!

evil wears a smiling face ~!

I'm so sorry to agree with that. I have that experience and I'm bittered by it. And I hate that.

Just talk about it with your boss tomorrow, without blaming or getting personal. Just tell him what kind of tasks you would prefer to get and ask him to let you handle those tasks. Without talking about any 'emotional' stuf or naming any of your colleges.

oh hey, don't get me wrong. right now i have a great employer. i'm pretty lucky that way. love my boss. but i've been in toxic work environments before...

paisleypark4 said:

Thanks everyone for the great advice on here.

Yes I have a repetitive job, and I feel kind of upset when someone else actually gets to...just leave the line for up to an hour on end to do backroom things.

And she has indeed ask to do organizing for him to be honest...on top of him asking her to take over our older responsibilites my co-worker and I used to do.

Just had a conversation with him today and I let him know that I wanted those back after not doing them for months. He said he didnt know he was avoiding us from doing our former tasks. Hell two of them that I originally created with other supervisors before him.

Thanks for the pep talk guys. I calmed down alot after reading the responses.

I'm glad you talked it out. I think oftentimes bosses really don't realize what everybody is thinking or frustrated about. Just telling them helps.

I hope things will work out for you now.

dJJ said:

paisleypark4 said:

Thanks everyone for the great advice on here.

Yes I have a repetitive job, and I feel kind of upset when someone else actually gets to...just leave the line for up to an hour on end to do backroom things.

And she has indeed ask to do organizing for him to be honest...on top of him asking her to take over our older responsibilites my co-worker and I used to do.

Just had a conversation with him today and I let him know that I wanted those back after not doing them for months. He said he didnt know he was avoiding us from doing our former tasks. Hell two of them that I originally created with other supervisors before him.

Thanks for the pep talk guys. I calmed down alot after reading the responses.

I'm glad you talked it out. I think oftentimes bosses really don't realize what everybody is thinking or frustrated about. Just telling them helps.

I hope things will work out for you now.

Thank you...this posting has been really helpful mentally.