Advice about new job?

Just started new job in probation 2 months ago and its not v organised. Was meant to be in one office, now covering 2 and doing a bit more work then others but I find it ok. This other woman who is v in your face and gobby told me I shouldnlt be doing all that and said I should tell the boss I can't cope with it (its easy trust me), she said shes only looking out for me but then added I have to say something as I'm making her and the others look bad. I'm only doing what my boss tells me I'm not asking for work and I can cope with it easy. I'm also still on probation (6 months) so don't want to upset him, I think hes a nice approachable guy although I can see what shes saying to some extent about the work I do, but I feel she's causing trouble and don't want to get to involved with her although she seems intent on going on about it.Any ideas on what to do?Advice about new job?
yes i know that feeling i had the same thing when i move roles in the company as long as you can take the work and u don't mind just don't let them walk over you though. As for these other people prehaps that they should do more work then they wouldn't look bad. Its fustrating cause you want to do a good job/help out. Don;t let them bother just make sure that u don't take on to much u can't handle itAdvice about new job?
Well,


As a boss let me tell u something, sometimes bosses tend to give those fresh employees extra tasks to see how they would cope and react to this, as far as i understand, he is a nice boss, no major things..


When it come to work, you better do what your boss tells you, specially in Probation..


try to be focused and clear in how you do your work, she cannot do anything..and always put in mind that you will face these things all the way..


I m against telling your boss, you might then just pull the triger. just be patient, listen only to the boss.do all the tasks you can do...and be smart..even be OK with this lady..with the attitude of(i can be nice and i can be pain in the ***)...
Keep your own counsel. Tell her nothing, just be pleasant and don't get drawn into the office ';politics';.





I worked in public sector for years, and there is a danger that new people coming in often fall into; you will find that most of your colleagues have been there for years, and in turn have probably become a little cynical.





Be true to yourself, and if you do feel that things are getting too much, talk confidentially to your line-manager and explain how her (or others) behaviour is affecting you.
my advice is do what your boss says , my experience of offices are that it is best to keep yourselfto yourself and look out only for yourself. They are the most hostile places on earth sometimes. Just keep your head down and get on with it . Tell her if shesgot a problem to talk to the boss herself, She is just jealous and probably feels like you are in a better position than her. Stuff her!
speak to your boss...explain the situation, what she said, that you can cope with the work, you said your self he seems like an approachable guy.





explain that you were unsure about coming to him as your still on probation and tell him you understand you havent been there long etc, etc.





if hes a decent boss he will sort it %26amp; understand!





good luck
What difficult shoes you wear, glad I'm not in them. Steer clear of mouth of the south, keep your head down and do your job. If she continues to give you grief, ask her straight exactly what her problem is with you doing you job. If she still won't back off, window her.
ignore her get on with your job, she is a pain, take no notice of her, you can even report her.
Obviously you have the dubious honour of being caught up in the office politics. The woman's admission that you are making her and the other employees look bad, speaks volumes. I guess you have to work out what is most important to you - upsetting your co-workers or doing your job to the best of your ability. It's definitely a political decision and not one you can make lightly. You might find that your workload increases to the point where you can't handle it unless you make boundaries clear. Alternatively, if you can cope with the work you are given, why on earth would you say that you are not just to please other people??You're not in an enviable position but only you can decide what to do or say next. Good luck and hope it all settles down so that you can enjoy your new job x x x x
It's good that you are flexible and efficient enough to handle the work.





If it were me, I would replyv with:


';I appreciate your concern (Start positive), however Gary (Or whoever your boss is) has politely asked me to perform a reasonable task, which I am more than capable of doing.';





I could add:


';I am %26lt;skilled/ qualified/ able/ competent%26gt; enough to handle the tasks he has asked of me.';





In response to making the others look bad:


';If you feel you look bad, then perhaps you could improve on your work performance';


But for that bit, I may suggest you skip it, cause I only use it cause ';I'm an evil Scotsman'; who doesn't care about alienating them.





Remember, you have the makings of a brilliant employee, so keep up with some of the good work.
If you feel you can cope with the tasks that have been given then dont worry. The other woman might be afraid that you will show her up and that the boss will realize that she is not carrying out her tasks and is unable to do the job she is being paid for. As for confronting your boss on her behalf , DONT, if she has a problem then let her deal with it. You are not there to be a spokeswoman for them all. If you do as she asks you will end up in conflict with your boss and you will be very unhappy in your job. Lets face it we spend a lot of time in work and dont need any hassle whilst there. Ignore her, or just be polite so as not to cause any animosity and tell her that you dont mind keeping busy it helps the time go faster. Dont let her think you are a pushover. She will soon get the message. Good Luck.
tricky - you can't not do the work and yet you can't afford to alienate the other staff either. mmmmmm. can't you explain to the gobby one that you're on probation and there is no way that you can afford to risk it by slacking off. maybe if they lifted their game then they wouldn't look bad. i wouldn't say anything to the approachable guy at the moment cos it would like you are the one trying to cause trouble - you are the new person after all. hope it all works out for you.