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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She's 17, not 6.  My parents didn't know this much about my duties and co-workers when I was 17.  Let her deal with it.  She can feel out the situation, talk to somebody, be bored, or find a new job if she's that unhappy. 
Sounds like a good gig for her age- maybe she can find things to do herself and be noticed.  Maybe she can give feedback about why she deserves more responsibility.  [/quote]

Agree. This is not your problem to solve.  What does SHE want to do about it? Get a new job?[/quote]

Yeah, I know it's not my problem but she reached out to me.  She doesn't want a new job because she gets paid more than what most summer jobs pay  :D And she's been there for so long that she feels like it would be weird to leave.[/quote]

If I were her, I'd go to the boss and lay this out.  She's been asking for more work for two years, she's very willing, and is a bit puzzled that a brand new employee got more responsibilities right off the bat.   I'd take it as an opportunity to ask the boss if there's something lacking in her work performance or attitude, or whatever, and ask for suggestions as far as improving.

NOT that she has to improve.  It's just an easy way to call the boss on such a hiring disparity, while letting the boss save face.[/quote]

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