Work related question-WWYD?

WildRumpus

Thanks for your help ladies. This is all solid advice, and you're totally right. Sometimes I just need that proverbial "smack upside the head" and to be told that I'm being an idiot.

aMrsin09

As the new CEO shouldn't she be reviewing and making sure that her employees are all up to date on the requirements?  This will all come out then, and the new girl may not be getting any hours.

Not sure how you would approach the new boss about this.

Stackeye210

I personally think you need to let your own experience, and interactions with the kids speak for themselves.  I don't think it's any of your business to comment on another coworkers experience in regards to the number of hours they get.  If you feel she is putting the kids at risk then you can speak directly about her.  Otherwise, you're right, you will sound like a baby saying you deserve something over her. 

Put in your own bid for more hours and explain why you have the knowledge and experience to handle it.  Talk about why you deserve it, not why someone else doesn't deserve it. 

andyandhillary

Unless the children are in danger it's rarely ok to rat out other employees.  It just makes you look like a tattle tale (who says that anymore?).  It might suck but sometimes you have to play the game.  If you are a great employee and deserve more hours, hopefully the new CEO will notice.  By ratting out this other girl though it would only make you look immature and in no way guarantee you get the extra hours over her. 

AlexiaANDRobert

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_work-related-question-wwyd-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:828cf02b-fbef-4267-ad45-f2318a4ae020Post:0bf75eff-0685-4ada-b750-819300679a29">Re: Work related question-WWYD?</a>:
[QUOTE]I personally think you need to let your own experience, and interactions with the kids speak for themselves.  I don't think it's any of your business to comment on another coworkers experience in regards to the number of hours they get.  If you feel she is putting the kids at risk then you can speak directly about her.  Otherwise, you're right, you will sound like a baby saying you deserve something over her.  Put in your own bid for more hours and explain why you have the knowledge and experience to handle it.  Talk about why you deserve it, not why someone else doesn't deserve it. 
Posted by Stackeye210[/QUOTE]

I think Stack stated this perfectly.

baystateapple

Yeah, talking yourself up is okay, talking others down isn't a good move.  Plus, if she's as inexperienced as you say, that will become obvious to the supervisor pretty quickly, if she's doing her job right. 

I understand that the temptation to say something might be strong, especially if you DO need those hours, but stick to being an awesome employee and playing up your strengths.  GL!

betrothed123

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_work-related-question-wwyd-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:828cf02b-fbef-4267-ad45-f2318a4ae020Post:0bf75eff-0685-4ada-b750-819300679a29">Re: Work related question-WWYD?</a>:
[QUOTE]I personally think you need to let your own experience, and interactions with the kids speak for themselves.  I don't think it's any of your business to comment on another coworkers experience in regards to the number of hours they get.  If you feel she is putting the kids at risk then you can speak directly about her.  Otherwise, you're right, you will sound like a baby saying you deserve something over her.  Put in your own bid for more hours and explain why you have the knowledge and experience to handle it.  Talk about why you deserve it, not why someone else doesn't deserve it. 
Posted by Stackeye210[/QUOTE]
Agreed.  If you talk to the CEO they'll most likely end up getting the impression you're a difficult employee, and that will not work in your favor.