Is it normal my coworker seems upset that i work part-time?

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I work at an office; this is my first job out of college. I have a coworker who I was getting along with until recently. She seems upset that I work part-time, which she did for awhile.

For example, my boss is flexible about the days I come in and sometimes I choose the days to come since he will be in the office. My schedule has been somewhat eractic lately but mostly to be in the office at the same time as my boss.

This seems to upset my coworker. If I don't come in on a Friday, she says rather irate, "must be nice to have a three day weekend." If I change a day to come in, she says remarks "I really wish I could do that (she's made this remark more than once)." And recently she keeps suggesting when I should come in or that I keep to a set schedule. I recently told her I would not be in the office during a Friday and she didn't say anything as if this annoyed her.

My supervisor has not complained about my schedule. I don't work on the same projects as my coworker, my work does not affect her. How should I approach her about this? Am I doing something wrong?

I could see where she may be envious, but I don't see how my schedule should hurt her.

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  • charli.m
    6 years ago

    She seems to be projecting her own shit onto you. It is none of her business what hours you work - unless your work hours have a direct impact on her, like if you work on the same stuff.

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  • ITellItAsItIs
    6 years ago

    Don't let it bug you. It's her problem.

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  • NCM1993
    6 years ago

    She needs to mind her own business. If you're getting your work done on time (and it's good quality) and work the amount of hours you agreed with your boss (not her,) then you have nothing to worry about. Block out any emotions she causes and keep focusing on your work.

    You'll learn in life coworkers can be selfish and suck, but you'll also find some really good coworkers as well.

    She is either miserable with her life or wants to look like the work-place martyr, which generally signifies some underlying issues.

    If she keeps this up I would confront her and be direct. Tell her that your boss is OK with your schedule, you're completing your work which doesn't affect, and she needs to back off. If she keeps this up, I would talk to your supervisor.

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  • RoseIsabella
    6 years ago

    She's probably just jealous. Maybe you could just ignore her? She needs to stop comparing herself and her schedule to you and your schedule. I hate it when people do that, because seriously what you supposed to do?

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  • Murun
    6 years ago

    It's her problem not yours. She sounds envious that you're enjoying work more than she is.

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