stabbed in the back
My colleague just stabbed me in the back! We were working on this project together — it took us six months to put together and throughout that time we would laugh and daydream about scoring a big bonus at the end of the year. Well, here we are and it turns out she has been two-faced all this time. I just found out that she has been feeding my boss all this negative talk about me, saying I’d been irresponsible and basically useless on the project. I think she wants to make sure I don’t get any of the bonus commission. I’m so frustrated! What should I do? She can be as mean as she wants, but I just want what’s rightfully mine.
answer:
Schedule a talk with your boss as soon as possible. Explain to her that it’s been brought to your attention that this colleague has been saying things about you and you’d like to verify if that is indeed the case. If your boss confirms it, tell your side of the story. Say what a total shock this is because you enjoyed doing the project and you felt that you work well together. Defend yourself without attacking your colleague — this will show your boss that you are mature and capable. Then request for a solo project so you can prove yourself. Finally, subtly let slip to your colleague that you’re on to her and let her know that she’s messing with the wrong person.
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