How do you deal with a coworker taking all the credit ALL the time? Recently we launched a new feature which was HUGE and we both put in 50% of the work. She ended up taking all the credit and everyone ended up praising her - not knowing that I worked as much as her on it.

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Why didn't people know you worked on it during the time you were doing the work? For example didn't you have to interact with anyone else besides this coworker? Is there just less visibility across team members and departments about who's doing what?

Also, how did she take all the credit? Like what did she do/say?

I would say stuff like "Yes, <coworker> and I put a lot of effort into this. We're happy how it turned out. We make a good team." Or "I really enjoyed this project and I'm glad I got to be so hands on with it."

If people ask questions that you're coworker can't answer, I'd let her defer to you or let her stumble first. Then say something like, "Thanks <coworker>, since I was more involved in this part let me add more context."

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I think if you have to work with her again, tell her you'd like to take a more active role in communicating with external parties and split that work from the very beginning.

Make sure you're included in all correspondence from the start. Maybe send an email together letting people know, hey, this is the new project, both <you> and <coworker> will be handling it, please feel free to reach out to either of us.

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How did that happen and how did she take all the credit? I'd be interested to hear what the ins and outs of this experience looks like. It would help create a better context that would allow you to get more pointed insight.

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Also does your boss know what you contributed?

Weird. They can't keep a manager in that position? People keep quitting?

Anyway, if you want to, talk to your manager and tell them you're interested in having a leadership role on a project, you've gained good experience and you want to try this out. This could be doing a project by yourself or leading a team, even if it is only one other person. And ask them if that's an opportunity they can arrange for you. At least this way you'll start to get face time with other departments, it'll be clear you're involved, and in charge.

You could also talk to your coworker and say something along the lines of Hey, I've noticed you use "I" instead of "We" when you refer to this project. I'm really happy with the work we did and I enjoyed working together with you. I'm proud of what I've contributed to this project. As your peer, can you include me and say "We".
My wording here isn't great, mainly because this isn't the route I would take. But it's an option.

I would have a meeting with her about it so that both of your contributions to the project are clear

Ugh, why is it always that one person at the office that does this. Does she do this to everyone she works with or just you?

This is the reason why I started documenting everything I've exerted effort on. Keep a detailed record of the work you've done, including dates and times, and any emails or other communication that demonstrate your contribution. This will help you to provide evidence of your work if necessary.

If speaking to your coworker directly does not work, consider speaking to your supervisor about the situation. Explain how your coworker is taking credit for your work and how it is affecting your productivity and morale.

Remember that taking credit for other people's work is not a reflection of your own abilities or worth as a team member. Don't let it affect your confidence or motivation, and continue to do your best work.

Develop strong relationships with other coworkers and managers who are aware of your contributions and can support you when necessary. This can help ensure that your work is recognized and valued.

Ultimately, your priority should be to do high-quality work and contribute to the success of the team or organization. By consistently demonstrating your skills and expertise, you can build a strong reputation that will speak for itself, regardless of whether your coworker takes credit or not.

While I would love that to be the case, I have literally been not promoted because I wasn’t visible enough in the organization. I left and got my promotion which was great but it did make me realize that as much as your primary focus is to do good work, you also need to make sure people know you’re doing good work (beyond your manager and immediate team).

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