A coworker from my team keeps setting me up. It's usually small things, but she always tries to make herself look better in front of our boss at my expense.
Sometimes she blames her mistakes on me or she asks for help with hard tasks so that if something goes wrong, she can say it's not her fault.
She also talks behind my back. I see that others are very direct with her, but I try to stay on good terms with everyone. Still, I can’t keep going like this.
Can you please give me advice on how to deal with her without starting a big fight, but also make her stop doing this? Thanks

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  • She is developing you in other areas as she ask you to help her. Time will come that you will soo busy to help her and she will be out of your way.... just positively holdon. more

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  • Don't allow her to delegate to you, only take specific instructions from boss and feedback to boss your progress. Don't waste emotional energy on the... situation and develop resilience. more

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  • We all have different styles. Sit with your boss to give him feedback about you, your contributions and where you and he see the company going. ... Where you see yourself in that growth. Some people think gossiping to the boss is OK. No complaining about anyone or anything. Always be positive. Be more engaged.  more

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  • I went through a similar situation in my previous job, I tried as much as possible to avoid confrontation sadly my boss favoured the other person no... matter what the situation was even after telling him about the situation.
    Our bosses too should be able to tell right from wrong.
    Continue to do good but talk to your boss about it or you can write a formal complaint, that way they will not say they had no idea about the situation.
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  • I think you need to just take directly with that person and address your concerns. I agree with task clarification but if this person has more... experience or more time at your company, i.e. the management might not see your concerns regardless of documentation. If they are coming to you with more difficult tasks in team environments, it sounds like they value your work. Is this a new job for you? more

  • Look at your Job description and other HR documents so you can have clarity on what tasks you are to do, involve HR and Supervisor , neutral third... party and raise the matter, otherwise she may get you in trouble and you will be asked if you didn't use formal procedures to blow the whistle. kindly use wisdom and also inquire from trustworthy persons who know the company culture before you use the procedure, Thank you. more

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  • No. Nice or real nice.

  • The chances are excellent that you will not ever be able to make her stop, Mirka. But you do have control over what you can do for yourself. Here are... some options.
    1. Is your boss open to having difficult conversations? Asking their advice in an anonymous way may give you some traction. You are not ratting on someone. You are seeking guidance.'
    2. Are you brave enough to send your message out loud? Could you say, "That hurt"? Rehearse the words you wanted to say the last time she stepped on your toes. Repeat them until you can say them like you really mean it. Think of it as preparing your script for your next performance. Realize that this step will bring the problem clearly out into the open.
    3. Lodge a complaint through formal channels. Have your evidence from your log ready to support your complaint.
    4. Ask for a performance review. See where you stand with the boss and with the company. If you are on solid ground, you may square your shoulders and be present in your workplace with more confidence than you currently seem to have. And practice walking and talking and sitting and dressing and moving wearing confidence as your label. You just might find that it gives you your own special armor. If you are not able to do this for yourself, hire a coach to work with for a few sessions.
    Wishing you all the best.
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  • My advice would be to calmly yet firmly correct her in front of your boss when she blames you for her actions. Document everything! If there is no... opportunity for correction send a text, email or message later to set the record straight. Blind copy your personal email in case you get fired unfairly and lose access to company email accounts. Schedule meetings with her and higher ups to discuss the situation.
    In the end if these measures don't work find another job.
    Good luck I'm here if you need to talk.
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  • Find your time and meet your boss with issue. Your boss will investigate on his/her own. He/she may advice your colleague on a personal level or even... create time for you two to solve the latent conflict. This is bestowed on leadership and organisational behaviour conflict resolution.  more

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  • There many people who like cheap popularity so be sure of yourself . One day walk in light with her not alone but with one or in presence because is... going to cause your service be hard and you will be blamed for no reason more

  • The big question you need to ask yourself is why you do not want to deal with the situation. Do you feel that in avoiding you are maintaining peace -... does that include your peace of mind? Sometimes the only way forward is through the situations we are avoiding.
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  • I agree with all of the above , especially the redirection of assistance to another team member and focusing on yourself. I would ask if she can... shoot you an email so that you have a reminder to circle back if you get a break? Then redirect based on no capacity. What you are really doing is documenting. Try to move her to communication through email and tune her out. Start a word document on your computer and begin documenting with dates and a brief summary of the details of her actions. and keep doing you! Recognize her antics as distractions and nothing more. Seek information on people pleasing and how to overcome it. Try and pinpoint when you began to adopt those habits and work on yourself, believing in yourself and your abilities. Being okay with saying no and self preservation and build from there. Dont give her any energy, never let anyone see you sweat, be pleasent and a ray of sunshine in the office.  more

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  • My dear Mirka, just stay true to yourself, know your worth and your limit and always think positive and do not engage in things that will jeopardize... you okayyyy more

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  • This action is by design, manipulation, and oppression! Stop being afraid of them and their manipulation reverse their action to them.

    Always ensure... you dot your eyes and cross your T's, record incidents, always have witnesses, and keep records of these manipulative actions.

    When the time comes to share, you share it with your decision makers/boss! They are trying for you to lose your job!
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  • Build a strong alliance with your boss and others. Ignore her. Don’t give your energy to darkness. Give her fake smiles and keep everything short... but professional. Some people are in our lives to challenge us. Challenge yourself and concentrate on your goals, your company goals and let your boss know you want to excel and take on more. This could combat her agenda. Flip the script.  more

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  • If you weren’t a treat to her, she wouldn’t be raking the time to bother with you. Since other have called her out and you haven’t, the rag your it.... Untag yourself and let het fall by the wayside. One teaches people how to treat them and you clearly are showing her that she is allowed this to disrespect you. To old for people to play games with you. Work. place bullying is real seems you’re in her eye. Better stop playing nice. Take the advice of all the other post. Ditch her helping her with anything that doesn’t concern you. You are there to do your job not hers. Better end this cat and mouse gameZ She clearly enjoys messing with you. Document everything! Protect your interest!  more

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  • I agree with the last 2 comments direct her to someone else that will be a polite way of indirectly letting her know your hip to her bs and you not... going for it anymore she will stop remember we not in high school anymore you grown you don’t have to stoop to her level with that tit for tat stuff if she hood and behaves like that in the workplace then maybe it may call for it for you to match it but for the most part exhibit professionalism and go with my first suggestion. Keep your head up I know it can be exhausting to deal with pressures of home life and then have a break from that to be in this mess at work  more

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  • Stay with in your lane and keep positive. She will fall in the pit she has dug for you

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  • You can never stay on good terms with everyone. It is not possible. Better be on the good side of your boss. Else she will escalate the little errors... you make into something huge just to get rid of you. more

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