How to deal with another team member who is phoning it in? I’ve worked with this person before and they’ve done a good job in the past but they’ve been contributing almost nothing to my current engagement and I’m having to pick up a lot of their slack

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If theyre a senior theyre probably planning to leave

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They probably have something going on behind the scenes. Try to casually bring it up I conversation like oh you have seemed stressed is everything ok? Sick family members, roommate/relationship drama and plain tiredness can sap your energy. Especially if it’s someone who would cover for you if the roles were reversed make it clear you aren’t upset they’re slacking, just concerned about their well-being

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Can second this. Caring for a mom with cancer completely destroyed my energy and took up all my time after 7 (meal/bath/night wakings). I used to be able to have that time for work. The problem is our job isn’t meant to be done in 8 hours. We all work more/late. So you can really see the effect in your work when you have 0 time beyond your scheduled time and distractions all day at home.

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Probably waiting for their background check to come through for that other job. If someone was pretty good and is now just phoning it in, either somethings personal is going on or their leaving soon. With this job market I suspect the latter.

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Rip the bandaid off and tell them your observations. Do it politely and do it over a call or in person if possible. Offer to listen to their issues and give earnest advice.

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We are both seniors so I don’t have much authority here

How long have you worked with them?

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