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I work in a small office (about 12 people). Over the past two years the married, front desk employee has been showing some interesting behavior...new boobs, new car, new clothes, etc. that I can't believe she can afford. Also, my employer who had outspokenly considered her an average employee in the past, has been singing her praises up and down the hallway. She has become 'irreplaceable' to use his words. Now these are the most subtle clues to their affair. There are many more but the biggie was when his wife started hanging around the office to check up on him and began asking questions about his relationship with her. She openly admitted that she had a terrible feeling that he was cheating with her. Anyway this wouldn't normally be my problem except the hoar has made it my problem. I am a very hard and smart worker and she is jealous. Every time I get a 'special' assignment and do well at it, she starts with attitude (not saying hello, complaining non-stop about me and even pretended to quit for attention). Now I have to decide in this crappy economy if I bail or stick it out - maybe not accept any 'special' assignments and just lay low at the office so she doesn't get jealous??


I can relate to your feeling very well.
I work in a small office for the past 10 years..i am in my 30's but i work with this lady that is in her late 50..she is constantly trying to copy everything i do..she get's really upset if the boss includes me in anything..she is so in my business that i am sick of her and i want to tell her to lay off my back..she is a big mouth, and is always talking about other people behind their back..
One of the things that i cant stand about her is..she is always calling me babe this babe that..i love you blah blah..
she is a fony and i dont trust her at all.. the economy is bad out there and i cant afford just to quit my job..
I would suggest lay low..i been doing that and it works for now.
Good luck.!!
Anonymous on 07 July 2010 02:50:49
I would take the assignments and do them well but I would ask my manager to not recognize me publicly -- just reward me with bonus checks or days off or something.

It should not be any of her businesses to know what you are doing.

If his wife is questioning the relationship, the cat is halfway out of the bag. It won't take long before his house crumbles down around him. Maybe his business, too.

To the commenter: every time she calls you "babe", respond by calling her "sweety" and "sugar". If you emphasize it, it will make her calling you "babe" sound ridiculous.

BTW - the reason she is on your back and copying you is because she has figured out that you are smart and in control and therefore probably have job security. She figures the more she is like you the better her chances of staying employed.

In a way, although she is annoying, her behavior toward you is a compliment.
HR Guy on 15 August 2010 06:59:33

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