Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy office drama unfolding before our very eyes! Meet our protagonist, a seasoned office veteran who’s been tasked with training the new girl on the block, “Steph.” But things take a wild turn when Steph starts reporting coworkers left and right for minor infractions! Our hero tries to give some friendly advice, but it backfires spectacularly. Now, they’re faced with a dilemma: keep helping Steph or let her sink or swim? Get ready for a wild ride filled with office politics, petty revenge, and a whole lot of drama!
New Coworker Alert!
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Steph’s Struggles
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♀️ Helping Hand
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♂️ Office Norms ♀️
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Reporting the Boss?!
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Honest Advice ️
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Awkward Aftermath
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Clearing the Air
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♀️ No More Help
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Steph’s Struggle
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Emotional Manipulation?
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Doubting Decisions
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Department Dynamics
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The Office Drama Showdown!
Well, well, well… looks like our protagonist is caught between a rock and a hard place! On one hand, they’re fed up with Steph’s constant reporting and don’t want to enable her behavior. ♀️ On the other hand, if they don’t help her, the whole department could suffer! Talk about a lose-lose situation. But here’s where it gets juicy… Steph confronts our hero, accusing them of emotional manipulation and unprofessionalism! The audacity! Now, our protagonist is left wondering if they’re the a-hole in this situation. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this spicy office drama! ️
Polite NTA advice for coworkers who can’t handle their workload.

Don’t be a snitch in the office . NTA for stopping help.

Report-happy coworker gets taste of her own medicine. NTA

Don’t let a toxic coworker bring you down!

Don’t bite the hand that feeds you ♀️

NTA, but Steph’s snitching has consequences for everyone talk to Steve about it

NTA! Don’t owe incompetent coworkers your time and energy. She’s the worst.

Don’t let toxic coworkers bring you down! You’re NTA

Keep it professional and help only when needed. Good advice!

NTA. Coworker reported her for advice on reporting? Keep distance.

Be careful of toxic, manipulative coworkers. Document interactions and stay professional.

OP stops helping after being falsely reported by coworker

NTA commenter explains the consequences of coworker’s actions.

Boss told her not to help, but get it in writing

Giving advice at work can be tricky

Don’t bite the hand that feeds you NTA

Don’t be a tattle tale or you’ll lose helpful coworkers!

Feeling guilty for not helping a coworker; but should they report her instead?

Unqualified coworker stabs back. NTA suggests finding qualified candidates.

NTA commenter provides balanced advice on how to handle office drama.

Wait for Steve to handle it and avoid the drama

Protect yourself and the company from trouble. Get HR involved.

Ignoring office brown-nosers and bonding over quirky language usage

Navigating tricky coworker situation, NTA but E-S-H tendencies. HR intervention needed.

NTA. Steph is toxic and needs to be let go.

Steve needs to step up as a better manager

Report manipulative coworker for not doing her job. NTA.

Address the issue seriously with her to stop the annoyance

Report her ass to hell . Use email for paper trail

NTA who reported coworker for non-issues slows down progress

Engaging and empathetic comment suggests possible ASD and offers helpful advice.

Don’t mess with the office advice-giver . NTA wins!

Manager should handle Steph’s behavior. NTA.

Steph is unqualified and manipulative, let her hang herself.

Toxic coworker causing chaos in the workplace. Good riddance!

Boss is ex, baby daddy, and partner. OP leaves info out.

Don’t be a tattletale at work Trust is key.

A clear response to false reports and misinterpretation.

NTA stops helping after coworker’s vigilante behavior

Setting boundaries with a coworker who reports you

NTA, but be careful of retaliation and check company policies. Resume limited help.

NTA. Track work, ignore comments, tell her to email department.

Calling out a coworker’s deception and warning of consequences

Sneaky but smart move to protect yourself and avoid conflict

Coworker’s behavior might be a ploy for termination

Document everything and let the manager handle the situation

Fear of being fired and suing for wrongful termination.

Suggest email communication to reduce interruptions. Stay professional
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Manager needs to deal with manipulative employee.

Don’t let a coworker take advantage of you. NTA.

Support for NTA commenter’s call to action against coworker

Standing up for your rights at work can be tricky ⚖️

NTA coworker needs to deal with lazy Steve
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Manager needs to handle divisive coworker and set performance targets

Suggest finding a replacement for troublemaker coworker. NTA
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Standing up for oneself against unreasonable coworkers.

Seek advice from Steve’s boss or HR, Steph’s actions are discouraging. NAH.

Questioning if coworker’s behavior is due to a disorder

Offer a solution to the conflict and set boundaries. NTA

Addressing a coworker’s behavior is key to a healthy work environment

Set boundaries and help only when necessary. NTA.

Suggesting email-only communication to avoid toxic coworker

If you’re the designated helper, keep it formal and documented

Don’t let others take advantage of your kindness.

Plotting revenge against a coworker, not the best approach!

Wait on her to do it. Let her face the consequences

NTA, freeze her out. She’s a troublemaker. Discuss with manager.

Empathetic NTA comment offers advice on how to handle a coworker.

Maintain strict professionalism to avoid coworker’s negative impact. NTA.

Navigating a toxic work environment: when helping hurts

Document every interaction and keep your distance

Letting go of a coworker who isn’t working out. NTA

NTA coworker causing trouble, take out the trash

Let her fail Management should know too
