Per My Last Email Am I The A**hole? The Credit Thief, The Scrooge Boss, and The Office Narc
Nov 10, 2025
The hosts dive into workplace dilemmas that spark controversy and entertain. They discuss a project coordinator's struggle with a credit-stealing colleague, exploring entitlement in the workplace. A holiday packing debate reveals tensions surrounding unpaid work and company morals. A former employee faces a moral quandary over sharing freelance files with a demanding employer. Finally, they analyze the fallout from a new hire reporting a high-achieving coworker, unearthing issues of boundaries and office politics. It's a drama-filled exploration of workplace ethics!
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Call Out Credit Theft Early
- Tell the truth to managers instead of covering for coworkers who take credit.
- Address credit-stealing early with your manager or a private conversation with the coworker.
The Value Of Good Compilers
- Project compilers add value when they highlight the people who did the work.
- People resent compilers who merely copy-paste and grab outsized credit.
Make Seasonal Overtime Formal
- Push management to formalize seasonal expectations and compensation for extra hours.
- Ask for planned tradeoffs (time off or pay) instead of unpaid, reactive volunteer labor.