When somebody steps on your toes at work, is it time to move on?

Personally I think that decision and choice is yours. No matter where a person works I think there will always be people there that will know more, or think they know more than you and always trying to step on your toes and many times try to overtake you and your position, especially when you are higher up. Sometimes this is a Good thing and many times not. But in reality maybe it is time to think about what matters most to you. Since you are employed, this is a Good thing, and if you were to move somewhere else you could run into the same thing or not get paid as well, etc. and since jobs are so hard to come by anymore you might be best where you are at. But the choice is really yours. Just make sure you are making the right one.

Hi bounce58. i really dont have an experience in this kind of situation for the reason that i still dont have a Job coz i am still currently enrolled in college. But anyhow, if ever i would be put in a situation like this i bet i will also feel the same way you do but i wouldn't really take it in a negative way rather i would make it as a tool for me to do better in my job. The new guy might be better and do good in his task but you should know in yourself that you can also do better and that their are things that the "new guy" can't do which you might be able to do and that can greatly give help to the company. You have mentioned that you were actually hired to do a specific project and that the project was already done and yet the company is still holding you, so it might be for a reason that they have seen a potential in you and that you are an important part of the company already. So i suggest that you still give it a try and if after a time nothing is happening in your career then maybe it's time to look for a new company to serve. I hope i make sense. :-) Good Luck anyway... :-)

Between this story and thr stories my sister tells me about these office jobs I realize that the G-ds have saved the innocent by Not having me be chosen for Any of them. For years I thought I should be in one of these jobs but I would never make it! See I never look around to see who is doing what. I never thought I would be replaced. I just go in and do my job. I love my job. But then again , I'm the one with the most seniority and on many occasions I have been told I am the best at what I do. So being replaced never crosses my mind. But if I were stuck doing something I didn't like and they hired another who could do my job , I would take it as a sign to find my dream job. So you should sit down and think about what you want. Is this a job you like? Or hate? then go from there. Do not let another push you out of a job you like. Follow Your Bliss.

hi bounce58. that is indeed a very tricky situation. i've been blessed to not be in the same situation. i've always made myself indispensable. i go the extra mile just to make sure that i achieve such. regardless, if that means learning a new skill or undertaking a task that isn't part of my own work, i make sure that i do things that will increase my value to the company, the department i'm part of, and of course, to my boss. lol! anyway, if i were you, i would take stock of the situation. do you notice lesser and lesser assignments? do you see that previous tasks assigned to you are beign assigned to someone else? perhaps, its time to talk to your immediate supervisor and ask pointblank what are the plans of the company for you? anyway, i would still go ahead and submit resumes and CVs and even set up myself for interviews. at least, you are prepared should something negative come up. anyway, good luck and keep us posted. i'm sure you are too good to be left hanging like that by your company. cheers and happy mylotting!!!

For me, this is a big challenge for me because if you have a competitor's to the job, you must give your whole effort to your job that your competitors don't have. i think your experiences is important to the job because it will share more knowledge to the company, even if you have same salary but always think that you are better to everyone and you finish your tasks on time and give all your best to your job to the company.

you've been there longer than the guy you know the task well because of your experience, take it as a challenge and do your best.

I haven't experienced that yet, but in your case maybe its time to move out try another job maybe there is something more for you out their where in you can grow more and experience more and be more fruitful and productive. That guy maybe be a signal where in if you leave your job you are assured that there is someone who can take place and continue to the works you have contributed there.

I've never been in a job because I'm still studying but in that kind of situation, i will just do my work and put all of my effort so at the end i will not regret for anything. But if there are someone who are stepping on my toes, I'll fight for my right because every person has a right to express their feelings. They should learn that respect to others is very important. Example, If there would be another company that will hire me, I will not transfer immediately to them as long us my job needs me. But if i feel that nobody cares and no one respect me, i will leave that job and look for another job who can appreciate all my works.

You just need to be prepared all the time in any situation may happen. You must improve yourself, skills and more. For you not to be replace by anyone in your position. You must do something better than him like exerting more effort. Just do your best for you not to be replaced.

I haven't had a job, so probably I am in no position to answer this question. But I'd like to comment on this one, I mean it is quite a problem to be pond upon much. id like to suggest to make safety precautions on many aspect. first is that you have to make an excellent job for your co-leagues and higher subordinates to notice what you are doing, i mean you came first to the the wing reserve, you must have something better than him like history,experience with the company itself (the twirls and turns about the company). Second is that it is ok to reserve your self to find a some other jobs, i mean there is no wrong about safety net on this part as well, everyone needs to move on in some parts of their life in order to accept things as they were and to grow. BUT, before doing this, i think its proper for you to do your best without anything that set apart, I mean just doing your best, if things doesn't not turn what you expect it to be, then i guess the answer is quite clear enough

I never had a job so i'm not assuring you that I can give the right answer, but in my opinion you can use the situation as a motivation to do more better to your job, show that you have more skills that can you can use as a competitive edge among the other employees, exert more effort and do your best in any project or task that will given or assigned to you. be more motivated and avoid negative thoughts that could lower your self esteem.

I feel sorry about it. I can say you are having hard time to decide. However it is true that you feel less important than before he was hired. I guess staying there more will cost more problem. I hope you to find another job which fits you.

I could feel that you had hard time. I guess you just not notice what you already have. Everybody knows that people can't be exactly same. Try to find what only you can do. Be proud of yourself :)

Actually I am a student but I understand you in some way. Something make me enervates man... Especially the something is incompetence!!! There are many people who are good at something. I hope you to find another job that is fittable to you. God bless you :)

Hmmm. I've always managed to get myself in a position where I couldn't exactly be replaceable because I crossed over various departments. Either the person had to be trained by me - only because I was the only one who did what all that I did - or I would have to replaced by several people in the various departments. There was only one place where my toes were STOMPED on and that did prompt me to move on. She wasn't a replacement waiting in the wings - but she was the boss' sister. She was exactly my age (we both were going to the same college at the time) and we were actually good friends for a long while - she was either super nice or could be super b****y. My boss was a good friend too (it was a family business - their parents actually owned the business). But little by little I could see how she would cross lines at work . . . what I hated most were her lame practical jokes that she thought were funny (I didn't) - especially to new employees which was in bad, bad taste. I finally called her on it - and whoosh - we were instantly NOT friends anymore and she made my life, as well as others, at work MISERABLE. Working with her thereafter was liking working with Godzilla so I truly had to rethink the good thing that I had going there. I had a big chat with my boss, the friend . . . so although he understood what I going through, he said he couldn't do anything about it . . . she was his sister and it's his parent's business so it's not like he could ever fire her or even reprimand her. Ok, so there was my answer - it was definitely time to move on. My hubby was sort of in your position last year. He was hired to do be a specific somebody which was totally up his alley . . . but somehow it got turned around for him to do these other tasks that was not hired to do - and he was getting blamed for things so much that he was becoming the scapegoat. Ugh, such a stressful year for him to say the least. Though he was completely badgered, he stuck it out as he always would ~ but ultimately the decision to leave was made for him. Luckily an opportunity came to him soon after (thanks Linkedin) - so something excellent came out of this whole mess. Sounds like it's time to weigh things out. Hope you figure out something soon . . . if anything, it never hurts to seek out other potential options!!!

No, not yet. I've never been in a job where I have a ready-replacement waiting in the wings but if this will happen to me, I will not prompt to look for another job unless the company I'm working with does not need my service anymore. Why should I look for another job if I still have my own job? Don't be too naive and jealous to your co-workers, it will just give you stress in your life. Just do your job and that's it as long as your dignity will not be stepped by others! =)

I do believe that our working place is a battle field. Everyday you have to compete with your boss, co-employee, and to the new comers. Always do your best to secure your place and find ways to improve more. You cannot blame anyone if someone took your place because it is you responsibility to secure whatever you have. Always do your best because if not you will surely regret at the end.

Surely that will bother me. Probably I will do the same thing you did. And it is just a preparation for you if ever what you fear happens. As you have mentioned anyone can do what you are doing and there's already someone who can replace you. It is better to be ready rather than not to. Maybe it is another way of showing you that the company it ready to replace you at any time.

Well for me, I will still stick on that job and remain competitive. You have the edge so why worry on it. You have no proof or assurance yet that the guy will replace you. If that's a good job then why give up? You have the reason to hold it on and I believe you are more deserving than him. Just fight for it.

When somebody steps on your toes at work, is it time to move on? Is this question enough to let go of your job? Think! For me, I don't mean to be harsh but that first question are only asked by those people who are insecure. Why let go of your job when in fact you have working there for almost a year than that new guy, you say, who's more experienced than you. Do you think that that year didn't helped you to gain more advantage than that new employee? For me, I'll just wait for the memo of my employer if I am not already needed in the company before I'll move out. For sure when you get terminated on your job, they'll give you enough time to look for a new job.