Someone come work with

me tomorrow so i dont have to put up with the muppet that i have to work with!
Boss is away,so im in charge (boss's words)...hmm funny that as the lad that works with me seems to think that the rules dont apply when boss isnt in and tries to run rings round me!

Today he went too far!
Turned up with his gf....they then proceed to use the WORK computer to look for jobs for her/emails etc....then at 11.30 go up town, 12-come back and go back onto computer..
She then slopes off upstairs (which is a staff only area!) and stays there as shes planning to stay all day! that was it!
Come 1pm he goes to me "Right im going upstairs to have lunch with my gf"

me-" No your not, your going to get your bike kit on and take her home, you have an hour as your using your lunch break"
He stand there glaring at me and before he could say anything i quietly and calmy pointed out that he wouldnt adre try and pull this little stunt had the boss been in so he neednt try it on with me.

Needless to say he took her home and didnt say 2 words to me for the rest of the day!
Now tbh im very laid back at work and dont usually have a go at him (hes pulled the gf on computer stunt before and ive bit my lip and said nothing) but today i had had enough! i was quite proud as i was calm and quiet but inside i was fuming!
Not looking foward to tomorrow!

[Balky001]

Paws - what do you do, who else is about? do you have clients or a workload to cover?

Work in Hein Gericke, just me and him until boss is back (monday), lots of work to do throughout day (serving cutomers etc) which i end up doing 95% of as hes too busy messing round with the gf while he should be working!

[Balky001]

If you are working in retail then his attitude is wrong- you can't have clients coming in with only you serving. I've been in a similar situation before and you just have to tell this guy you both have to pull your weight and if it’s quiet take turns having some time out. He knows you'll do the job as you sound more conscientious and sounds like he may be taking advantage of your good nature. Don't hold a grudge; go in with a good attitude but trying reasoning. If it doesn't work tell him he's out of order and the boss would go mad if he was to find out about him taking wages and not working. Also, what about the safety aspect - you always have two people on the shop floor. It's not your place to tell him what his job is but if he is not doing it you need to say something. Does the boss allow partners to stay all day? He knows he pulling a fast one.

Your in the right and he is the wrong, go in tomorrow with your head held high and if he starts just tell him what for.

Its obvious hes not really concerned about the job so suspect he wont be working there for long.

One question... does the store have a video surveillance system? You might want to remind him that it works both ways, how does he not know the boss is watch him to see what he's like when he's away? If he is sciving and your getting feed up, then just mention it to your boss. We all lark about at work, but when your busy everyone should pull together, not feck off and leave you on your tod.

Thing is if i dont do the work-it doesnt get done (well not properly!)
Partners are not allowed to hang around, esp on a sat-at the end of the day we are there to work.
He wouldnt DARE do this if boss was in and tahst whats peed me right off, he looked shocked though as i actually said something today!

[Balky001]

Originally Posted by Paws

Thing is if i dont do the work-it doesnt get done (well not properly!)
Partners are not allowed to hang around, esp on a sat-at the end of the day we are there to work.
He wouldnt DARE do this if boss was in and tahst whats peed me right off, he looked shocked though as i actually said something today!

Good for you. Bet you were pleased you said something. Don't you worry about it - he should be worrying you are not going to cover for him. I know you don't want to create bad feelings at work (not that he cares by the looks of it) but you should make it clear he should at least match your work rate tomorrow to make sure you are in a good mood Monday and don't grass him up to the boss. Let him worry, not you. Poor paws - we're all behind you

Also do you have to log into the tills? Won't it show up the fact that he's done bugger all sales.

No cctb etc, yes we have log in for tills etc so his figures are showing hes doing naff all.
tbh i was shaking like a leaf after id spoke to him! its soooo out of place for me to say something! i do (sometimes) come across cheeky etc but in situs like that im quite...unsure and nervy?
Tris (my bloke) was really proud that id finally stood up for myslef and said something
Boss is aware of what hes up to as i text him.