My teammate does no Work on WFH days!

Does he get the work done in time and fulfill the required results? If yes then why care what he does in wfh?

Don't take things too seriously in the office just do your work and neglect the rest and keep track of what you are doing.

Start speaking up about pending tasks. Start taking your sweet time in finishing tasks. Question any assignments which could be handled by others and do not overload yourself. Let the management feel that there's a need for more staff or load-sharers. Prioritize your needs but yes do the rightful to your tasks. Hope that helps.

My experience is quite opposite. I personally see WFO as a free adult daycare , gossip/chit-chat factory and for those people who want to escape from their spouses . Best case , keep all your communication over email, stack on proof of work & do only what's required of you . As a software dev , I would prefer to have an email chain that we can update our work (like xyz work , n hours, date, status, comments ), on a daily, alternative or weekly basis . This can be useful to avoid overwork & as proof of work. I don't and can't be pushed to do more , as I always follow the above approach and set the expectations, priority & workload straight.

Hi, Just ignore what others are doing and give your 100%,don't worry you will be recognise and appreciate for your work.Take care

Going through the same buddy, can feel you completely, the thing is ppl are so good at subtle office politics n the trick of persuasion that no one questions them, and additionally are taken as the best employee of the team, unlike us who are dedicated and sincere but no respect for the efforts.

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It may be because the manager and your teammate have same type of personalities and/or your teammate is quite cunning and charming. Just let your manager know what you are working on and what you have accomplished. Since you are good in work, take an opportunity in working on a project, where you learn a valuable skill. Also form a good relationship with your clients and let them send an appreciation mail to you copying your manager. Dont bicker about your teammate, but highlight your work, form a friendship with other folks which have similiar profile. Dont expect anything from your manager and always be in search of more suitable team.

Documents your work to every meeting

Resign and leave

Maybe it’s time to stop being the backup plan. Stop overcompensating for others. Set boundaries and protect your peace.

Document your work...every ticket, email, meeting. If you ever need to explain your contribution, you’ll have receipts.

Don't worry about this, you will be promoted faster. Just be a bit patient. If both of you get promoted together, you need to actually introspect about your shortcomings.

What if the manager knows but doesn’t care because the other guy’s 'vibes' are better? Office dynamics are messy.

You're not wrong for feeling this way. What you're doing does matter. It just takes the right eyes to see it.

truth is, managers often reward likeability over actual work. Harsh, but in many places, perception > performance.

Same happened with me. Eventually I changed teams, and my new manager actually noticed and appreciated my ethic. Sometimes, it’s not you....it’s the team.

been there. My lazy teammate once got promoted while I did 80% of the work. I stopped overperforming. 3 months later, management noticed the difference.

have you tried 1:1 feedback sessions with your manager? Sometimes, calmly sharing how the uneven workload affects you can open their eyes.

Yes, What we see