Someone incompetent and unpleasant joined the team (nepotism hire) and I oversee them. Planning on making a complaint to the person who did the hiring. What’s the best way to do so?

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I wouldn't say anything and let his work be seen by the audience that made the hiring decision

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If someone got hired for nepotism, chances are they have a very important connection to or within the agency. Be careful

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You are never going to win on that. Find a way to work with it.

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