Coworker issue

K_saine
K_saine Posts: 58 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
My coworker stole my water bottle and now I am out of water... I also don't like water from the sink unless it has been run through a Brita filter...
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  • jorinya
    jorinya Posts: 933 Member
    Ask them nicely to replace it go get another bottle of water from the shop or water dispenser. It's not really a big issue and can be easily sorted.
  • K_saine
    K_saine Posts: 58 Member
    She not a nice person and won't replace it
  • jorinya
    jorinya Posts: 933 Member
    Can you get another one yourself?
  • Afura
    Afura Posts: 2,054 Member
    Talk to your manager, let them know what happened. Is it a nice water bottle or just a random bottle? (ie can you replace it quickly easily or is it a $5 bottle that they need to have the person clean and return)
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    K_saine wrote: »
    My coworker stole my water bottle and now I am out of water... I also don't like water from the sink unless it has been run through a Brita filter...


    #firstworldproblems
  • RavenLibra
    RavenLibra Posts: 1,737 Member
    I agree, theft is a crime report to the manager.
  • kamakazeekim
    kamakazeekim Posts: 1,183 Member
    I'd cut her....ok...not really but that would make me super crabby! Sounds like you're going to end up having to suck it up and buy a new one even though that's not fair.
  • rugbyphreak
    rugbyphreak Posts: 509 Member
    Steal it back. Someone took my tea cup right off of my desk. I saw it on her desk the next day, so I just swiped it back. She didn't say a thing. I could have done worse, but I really just wanted my cup back. I just can't drink my tea out of those sad styrofoam cups.
  • jorinya
    jorinya Posts: 933 Member
    If its a bullying issue, which I think that's what I am picking up on then talk to your manager but be careful how you handle it and make sure you are not the one that started the problem in the first place or else it could turn against you. If any of my staff and a problem with another staff member or management I wouldn't want them to be coming to work feeling that they will be picked on. If it was management I would sack them because that is not a good example they are setting. If staff then it would be disciplinary straight away, warning and possible investigation. But that's me!!
  • JenAndSome
    JenAndSome Posts: 1,893 Member
    Go buy another water bottle and lick the top as you walk by her and explain that you thoroughly lick ALL of your water bottles when you buy them.
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    Hve the police been called or perhaps start a class action. How will you make it home?
    Report it if you have proof, are unable to sort it yourself and you can deal with everything that follows.
  • Afura
    Afura Posts: 2,054 Member
    I_Will_End_You wrote: »
    K_saine wrote: »
    My coworker stole my water bottle and now I am out of water... I also don't like water from the sink unless it has been run through a Brita filter...


    #firstworldproblems
    Kinda, but I know I won't drink tap water out of several towns (I'm looking at you Houston). It's just nasty.
  • jorinya
    jorinya Posts: 933 Member
    JenAndSome wrote: »
    Go buy another water bottle and lick the top as you walk by her and explain that you thoroughly lick ALL of your water bottles when you buy them.

    You just made me laugh so much I almost fell off my chair. Thanks a lot!!! Love it!!!!
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,151 Member
    WTF, man? Steal your water back. How difficult is it?
  • jazzine1
    jazzine1 Posts: 280 Member
    This cant be real.... :D Next time put your name on it with permanent marker.
  • MoreFabbLessFlab
    MoreFabbLessFlab Posts: 60 Member
    I would steal it back and write my name all over it in sharpie after I boiled it clean.
  • esjones12
    esjones12 Posts: 1,363 Member
    zyxst wrote: »
    WTF, man? Steal your water back. How difficult is it?

    Ditto. Confront her or go to a manager....kinda bs to just deal with it.
  • esjones12
    esjones12 Posts: 1,363 Member
    zyxst wrote: »
    WTF, man? Steal your water back. How difficult is it?

    Ditto. Confront her or go to a manager....kinda bs to just deal with it.
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    quit your job. it's the only solution to a problem as big as this.
  • DaneanP
    DaneanP Posts: 433 Member
    I'd be all up in her face. "Look Beoch, I'm hangry today. Don't touch my water. EVER. You got it? Good."

    Seriously though, who does this?
  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    Go dump salt in her water.
  • rugbyphreak
    rugbyphreak Posts: 509 Member
    JenAndSome wrote: »
    Go buy another water bottle and lick the top as you walk by her and explain that you thoroughly lick ALL of your water bottles when you buy them.

    I laughed so hard that banana almost shot out of my nose.

  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    MireyGal76 wrote: »
    quit your job. it's the only solution to a problem as big as this.

    :laugh:

    I heart you so hard right now. <3
  • kamakazeekim
    kamakazeekim Posts: 1,183 Member
    Afura wrote: »
    I_Will_End_You wrote: »
    K_saine wrote: »
    My coworker stole my water bottle and now I am out of water... I also don't like water from the sink unless it has been run through a Brita filter...


    #firstworldproblems
    Kinda, but I know I won't drink tap water out of several towns (I'm looking at you Houston). It's just nasty.

    The town I live in has the highest amount of ammonia of any town in all of Minnesota and since there is no state or federal limit or determination of a safe level of ammonia they are not doing anything to fix it. The water has also tested as having an ungodly amount of bacteria in it.
  • slickmickey
    slickmickey Posts: 114 Member
    steal everything on her desk when she gets up to go to the bathroom. she can get something back if she brings you a bottle of water.
  • taco_inspector
    taco_inspector Posts: 7,223 Member
    ... why not just post her desk-phone's number here? I'm certain that the MFP crowd-vengeance would rectify this situation in short order.
  • noclady1995
    noclady1995 Posts: 452 Member
    JenAndSome wrote: »
    Go buy another water bottle and lick the top as you walk by her and explain that you thoroughly lick ALL of your water bottles when you buy them.

    BAHAHAHA!! :D

  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    MireyGal76 wrote: »
    quit your job. it's the only solution to a problem as big as this.

    LOL!
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  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    UltimateRBF wrote: »
    Just yesterday you were posting about how you didn't think your sister was supportive of you.
    Now it's a coworker who stole your water bottle (WTF? So take it back. What's the issue.)

    You're an adult, it's time to start acting like an adult and solve your own problems.

    I kind of have to agree with this. Not to be harsh or blame you BUT if you play the victim, people will victimize you. It's time to toughen up and go take your damn water bottle back or else bring the issue to HR. Don't accept that treatment from people.
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