I have been working for 2 companies for almost 6 years, I am the only office help and I am busy constantly (except for right now since I am typing this at work). Needless to say I am overloaded. My boss has this girlfriend that has an accounting degree. When I had my son and was on Materity leave she "took over" my job while I was gone. It was awful, it took forever for her to learn even the easiest job (like answering the phone). I had my baby on a tuesday night and I had to come into work on friday because she had everything messed up. I had trained her for 3 months prior to this. Now, since she has this big accounting degree my boss thinks that since I am so busy she should come in an help me with all of the "tax" stuff. Which scares me half to death. If anything I don't want her touching anything to do with taxes. She is totally book smart but not very smart when it comes to actually doing the stuff. How do I tell him, that I DON'T WANT HER HERE, I would rather have no help than her help.
Well it turned out that he suggested it to her and she told me she doesn't have time to do it. So thank god! Thanks for all your help!
Tracey- I hate to say it but, it isn't you position and getting into the middle of a relationship will only cause grief for you. My suggestion is to do your job and let her do her "tax" stuff. If she messes up it will be between her boss and her and you'll come out the hero. I own a business and have 38 staff members ...trust me the boss knows what's going on but, can't always say or ask for help.
Good luck! H.
That's a tough one, but unless you are the one in charge of hiring, is it truly your place to say no? Why not, let him and be sure to monitor her, she's new so she should understand. if she messes up document it. Maybe she gets it now? Don't assume that she'll mess it up, let her prove it. Technically, your boss should not be considering hiring her because of their relationship. that only opens the door for problems...nepitism...Try giving her easy tasks like filing to start with.
I think that you should tell him how you feel...Tell him that the taxes are very important and you want to make sure that they are done right. If you have someone else help (no matter who it is) you are going to be even more stressed out wondering if they did things correctly. Just be honest and tell him that if you are to be responsible then you need to do this on your own
Good luck
