Coworker PTO

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Two problems:
1. Coworker's regular work schedule is 6:30am to 3:00pm (not taking PTO) while the regular work schudule ends at 5pm and someone has to cover 3-5 for coworker. In this case, it is OP need to cover her 3pm to 5pm.
2. Coworker takes many full-day PTOs, levaing OP to cover for her on those full days.

#1 is a problem and the coworker is taking advantage of colleagues (happens to be OP right now).
#2 is not a problem because coworer is entitled for her earned PTO as long as supervisor approves it. If OP can't cover her due to work load, OP should let management know.

Co-worker's regular schedule was approved by the company. OP can be mad at the company about it. Co-worker is not the problem.

You are actually right. OP should fight for this (with her company) if she think it is unfair to her. Alternatively OP can ask company to pay her more money to cover a coworker every day 3-5. That's more work and should be more pay.

[Anonymous]

Take a day off on a day she’s out. Sick day. If management just assumed you cover for her without consulting you when they agreed to her modified schedule, it is on them to try to figure out what to do when you are both out.

Anything you say will fall on deaf ears if decision is already made. No one admits their mistakes.