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Have you ever done someone a favor and then found out later that they took advantage of yourkindness?
So, the next time the colleague asked for another favor, she wasnt quick to say yes.
It was common, and she believed in fairness, anyway.
The OP decided to let it go, though.
However, in the following week, her colleague approached her with yet another request for coverage.
This time, she spoke about hergrandmotherneeding help.
Once bitten, twice shy, so this time, the OP wasnt buying it and she declined.
Coworkers insisted that she move on and help out.
Even small deceptions can snowball into bigger issues, making teamwork and productivity suffer.
Regardless of intent, dishonesty weakens workplace integrity.
The key is to address concerns calmly and professionally.
Having a private conversationwithout making accusationscan help dump the air.
Others also emphasized that shift swaps are favors, not obligations.
What do you think?
Do you believe in keeping work relationships strictly professional, or do you think friendships at work are important?
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