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Hello! Is anyone experiencing teammates at work that seem to come and go a lot, and I mean not be in the office much and not inform everyone else at all or much?

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Hello! Is anyone experiencing teammates at work that seem to come and go a lot, and I mean not be in the office much and not inform everyone else at all or much? Our office functions as hybrid, but i still think there should be some etiquette about how this is managed. There are a couple people Ive noticed that seem to be out sick a lot, as in like every other month and for about a week, saying their kids are sick, and they should be back in a week, then they don't reappear, instead Ive learned they also gone on vacation after the week of being out sick. This particular person Ive seen the pattern, she does this so far at least 3x in the pas year, and she's only been here 1 year or a bit over. There are others in the office with the same pattern, just gone, and for days without informing the team. Maybe their manager knows, but heck, shouldnt the manager inform everyone else, or require the employee to?

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  1. Anonymous

    ...to add to the message, I dont mind hybrid/remote work, but I think some people do better at it than others. I wfh 1 day a week, but everyone knows what day and if that were to change, I am good at informing all. Also, Im sure to tag my email and slack with a status showing that Im working from home, and I make sure to answer all messages in a timely manner, not wait for hours etc, like ive seen many do.

  2. Anonymous

    There is a much more lax attitude both on the part of staff and management. Mostly at small to medium companies.

    I think it's allowed because no one wants to rock the boat and challenge it. It's easier to allow for it and say absolutely nothing is wrong.

  3. Anonymous

    She doesn't report to you. Does this directly affect your work?

  4. Anonymous

    l wouldn't be too concerned if they are not directly affecting your work. Maybe the office mood, maybe, but if you are not a manager, it's up to the managers to worry with it. Take time out too. We use a calendar feature so we all know where everyone is. Suggest that to your manager but tread lightly. These colleagues may also be quiet quitters, so if you are happy there, then great, but if not, then perhaps seek a position in a more structured environment.

  5. Anonymous

    Stay in your own lane. If this truly bothers you perhaps speak to your manager directly in private around the rules (don't badmouth others) about in office and reporting where you are or are not. Then focus on how you adhere to that for yourself and don't think about the others. Let their managers manage their own folks the way they so choose.

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