Imagine starting your first job after finishing your master's degree and finding yourself working alongside a highly efficient and fast coworker. You're eager to learn from them, but things take a turn for the worse. Instead of becoming a dynamic duo, your relationship with your colleague becomes increasingly hostile. What would you do? One woman found herself in this exact situation and decided to report her coworker to HR. But was it the right move? Let's dive into the story. 🍿

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The Superstar Colleague 🌟

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Joining Thea's Projects 📚

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Strict Timelines ⏰

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The Whiteboard Incident 📋

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Thea's Hostility 😠

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The Cold Shoulder ❄️

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Reporting to HR 🚩

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The Aftermath 💥

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Conflicted Feelings 😕

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Addressing Assumptions 🧐

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Race and Education 🎓

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Job Titles and Evidence 📁

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Hierarchy and Intentions 📈

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A Tough Lesson in Workplace Dynamics 🎭
So, what do you think? Did our protagonist do the right thing by reporting Thea to HR, or was she simply jealous of her coworker's efficiency and success? It's clear that the situation has left her feeling conflicted and unsure about her workplace relationships. One thing's for sure: navigating office politics can be a minefield. Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 💭
New employee complains about superstar colleague, gets managed out. YTA 🙄

graccha | graccha
New employee receives workplace advice from commenters and replies.

capmanor1755 | capmanor1755
OP is the a**hole, according to commenters. 😱

bosko43buha | bosko43buha
OP's clinginess is hurting productivity, leading to hostility. YTA. 😓

Immediate-System-716 | Immediate-System-716
Commenter calls out OP for creating hostile work environment. 😳

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Employee called out for jealousy and unprofessional behavior 😭

LittleBelt2386 | LittleBelt2386
OP is called out for trying to weaponize HR and being toxic 😲

Rhomya | Rhomya
Mediocre employee complains about rockstar colleague to HR. Manager questions competence.

fibchopkin | fibchopkin
Negative comment towards colleague's behavior and work ethics.

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OP accused colleague of wrongdoing, but HR found no fault. 🤷♀️

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Employee called out for entitlement and lack of self-awareness 😬

addangel | addangel
Misunderstood YTA comment sparks humorous replies 😂

dorothea1756 | dorothea1756
Tough love from colleagues: YTA or just not ready?

svmc80 | svmc80
New employee's jealousy backfires: AH move 😒

wordsmythy | wordsmythy
Obsession or concern? YTA called out in comment section 😕

lanurk | lanurk
Grad student colleague feels threatened by efficient new hire. YTA.

TheBattyWitch | TheBattyWitch
Colleague accused of shirking responsibilities, YTA verdict given. 🤷

RatioNo1114 | RatioNo1114
Employee called out for unjustified complaint. 🤷♂️

FunOnAita | FunOnAita
Commenter accused of being incompetent by colleague in dispute. 🤔

Novalcia | Novalcia
Commenter calls out OP for jealousy and lack of seniority 😱

Elfich47 | Elfich47
Mentoring is great, but it can affect productivity. YTA. 😕

HotCocoaMarshmallows | HotCocoaMarshmallows
Is it jealousy or justified? YTA comment thinks the former 🤔

The_Bookish_One | The_Bookish_One
HR professional advises on handling workplace conflicts professionally 👍

PMme_ifyouneedtotalk | PMme_ifyouneedtotalk
Avoid HR drama, talk it out directly 👍

reubensandrye | reubensandrye
Addressing hostility directly before HR is key 🚤

Magick_23 | Magick_23
Commenter receives tough love for complaining about helpful colleague 😔

2ManyEgg | 2ManyEgg
OP's colleague's ambition is not hostility. 👍

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New employee learns a tough lesson about boundaries at work 🤨

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A harsh verdict for a colleague's subpar work ethics 😔

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Commenter defends Thea, calls OP a PITA. 😠

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Don't be a YTA! Ask for pointers directly 🙌

Mother_Tradition_774 | Mother_Tradition_774
Commenter accused of piggybacking and throwing a tantrum 🙄

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Commenter calls out OP for struggling at work and expecting colleague to babysit. YTA.

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Employee's admiration turns into HR complaint, deemed inappropriate. 😔

not_a_bad_egg | not_a_bad_egg
First job lesson: Learn office politics before reporting to HR 😬

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Don't be a control freak at work! 😱

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Commenter calls out OP for selfish behavior. 😕

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Don't mess with Thea, she's a high performer. YTA 😡

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Commenter receives harsh YTA judgement for workplace struggles 😢

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How to deal with an uninterested coworker? 🤔

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Commenter accused of jealousy and creating hostile work environment 😠

lil-peanutbutter | lil-peanutbutter
Commenter called out for reporting colleague to HR. 😑

refrigeraptorz | refrigeraptorz
Commenter defends Thea, calls OP a**hole for not understanding boundaries.

Holmes221bBSt | Holmes221bBSt
Commenter deemed TA for misjudging hostile work environment 🤔

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Don't be a princess! YTA branded yourself as one. 🤢

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Don't be a tattletale! YTA for reporting your colleague.

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Navigating coworker issues: YTA for going straight to HR. 😔

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Employee accused of false allegations against high-performing colleague. 🤔

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Employee receives harsh feedback for reporting colleague to HR 😭

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Think twice before contacting HR: YTA comment warns.

DigasInHell | DigasInHell
Newbie employee receives harsh but necessary feedback from colleague.

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Commenter accuses OP of being unproductive and jealous 😠

chillyfeets | chillyfeets
"Thea" sets the bar high 💫

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New employee accuses colleague of interference, gets managed out. 😱

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Don't be a control freak. Respect your coworker's boundaries. 🙏

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Commenter calls out YTA judgment as unfair 😑

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Are you unknowingly crowding your colleagues? 🤔

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