New Co-worker Reports Advice-Giver, Now Left to Fend for Herself

We all know that one person at work who just can’t seem to get along with others. But what happens when you try to help them, and it backfires? Meet Steph, the new office hire, and our protagonist, the well-intentioned co-worker. Steph is new to the office environment and struggling to fit in. Our protagonist, tasked with helping Steph, ends up on the receiving end of an unexpected report. Now, the tables have turned, and Steph is left to fend for herself. But is our protagonist really doing the right thing?

Meet Steph, the Newbie

Steph’s Struggles

The Reporting Spree

Office Frustration

Steph’s Loneliness

Honesty Backfires

Reported!

Help Withdrawn

Steph’s Realization

Confrontation Time ⚡

Steph’s Argument ️

Professionalism Questioned

Doubts Creep In

Department’s Reputation at Stake

Office Drama: Who’s the Real A**hole?

In an office where minor issues are usually overlooked, Steph’s reporting spree has left her isolated from her co-workers. When our protagonist tries to help by offering honest advice, they end up being reported as well. Now, they’ve withdrawn their support, leaving Steph to struggle on her own. But as Steph points out, this could have consequences for the entire department, especially with potential cutbacks on the horizon. So, who’s really in the wrong here? Is it Steph, the overzealous reporter, or our protagonist, who’s now refusing to help? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Reporting too much can lead to firing

Shift the responsibility to the supervisor with a polite phrase

Don’t be a snitch, play the game

NTA reports coworker for calling out their excessive reporting

NTA co-worker over-reports, causing inefficiencies and threatening back-up. Protect yourself.

Don’t bite the hand that feeds you , or starve ‍♀️. NTA’s advice.

When your co-worker reports you for giving advice

Being a snitch has consequences . Steve needs to step up.

Dating the boss’s complex history raises eyebrows

Don’t let an incompetent co-worker drag you down!

Avoid toxic co-worker, smile and deflect. Don’t engage.

Maintain professional boundaries, keep a record of interactions

Commenter sympathizes with OP and finds Steph exhausting

Be professional, but stay away from toxic colleagues. NTA

NTA for giving advice to co-worker who reported too much

Giving advice or being ruthless? NTA comment sparks debate

OP advises Steph to only report big things, but gets falsely reported. NTA suggests letting Steph fall on her own.

Giving advice but sabotaging those who help? Not cool

Navigating office politics and protecting yourself from blame

Advice-giver faces consequences for co-worker’s poor performance

NTA for not carrying her load. Co-worker lied and reported OP.

Time to find a more qualified co-worker

Feeling torn between helping a co-worker and doing your job?

Don’t be a tattle tale! Is Steph’s job in jeopardy?

Steph’s age revealed: 22 and fresh out of uni ‍

NTA suggests waiting for Steve to reprimand Steph for not doing her job, while hoping Steve finds a way to get rid of her

NTA seeks advice on Steve’s avoidance of responsibility in toxic office.

Protect the company by involving HR and having witnesses present. Possible legal trouble.

Commenter suggests Steph needs therapy for her behavior

Standing up to an annoying co-worker. NTA

Advice on dealing with a problematic co-worker and manager

Irish OP gets support and a laugh, NTA.

NTA. New employee reporting everyone, may be toxic for workplace

Toxic co-workers never change. NTA for reporting.

Report her to hell and back, and keep a paper trail

New co-worker receives advice, reports advice-giver, NTA.

NTA for calling out unproductive meetings, but causing more work.

Irish nostalgia and possible ASD in co-worker. Navigating tricky situation.

Curious about the relationship with Steven

One toxic co-worker can bring down an entire team

Navigating a complicated work and personal relationship. Be careful

Report the manipulative co-worker and watch your back

Manager should handle Steph’s behavior, not the new co-worker.

Don’t let her guilt you into doing her work. Track everything

Reported co-worker threatens job performance, NTA takes action

Let her hang herself . Don’t cover for unqualified troublemakers.

Toxic co-worker tattles to “daddy” creating a hostile environment.

Debate over firing employee who filed multiple false reports

NTA refuses to help co-worker who prioritizes vigilante justice

Find out why this co-worker needs a new Steph

Setting boundaries with a co-worker who reports conversations.

NTA, but be careful of retaliation. HR should handle it.