How do deal with such co-worker?
There used to be a group of 10 of us but due to COVID, it’s now just me and my coworker. Our reporting manager is located overseas. This teammate of mine is such a nuisance. Although we are doing the same job scope, I am also handling the reporting work on top of our existing tasks. My co-worker keeps trying to stick his nose into my business and it’s getting very frustrating.
During a meeting with our manager, he volunteered to help me by taking over some of my reporting work to “ease my burden,” even though I didn’t ask for his help. This isn’t the first time he’s offered to take over my work. Eventually, he was given part of the reporting work after changes were made to our reporting procedure.
A few weeks later, he asked if he could take over some of my clients which I found very inappropriate. I told him that I would ask for his help if I needed it. What is wrong with him? I don’t understand why he is always trying so hard to stand out. It’s getting very annoying.
Whenever our manager TEAMS us on the group chat, he responds immediately within seconds. Every single time. Could you let our manager finish her context before replying? During meetings or group chats, he always tries to show his “Can do. Just pass it to me” attitude and sometimes it’s just too much. I’ve never seen such extreme bootlicking.
When I asked my colleague if he was planning to take any time off to clear our annual leave by mid-year, he replied that he would but not consecutively because it would be difficult for me and our manager to handle all his work. *Eyes rolling.
It’s just the two of us now and it’s getting frustrating especially since I’m not the most vocal person in the room. Sometimes it feels like he’s getting all the credit and I’m losing out.