When is it time to go over someone’s head? I seem to be locked in a power struggle with someone who isn’t even a full time employee but she is waaaay more bossy than I am, and she does not mind giving me directions even though I do not report to her. In fact, in some projects, she reports to me. I’ve tried being firm. I’ve tried being sweet (not my nature—maybe that’s why it didn’t work lol). She cannot not boss me around and it’s getting on my nerves. What should I do? Thanks

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This is such a frustrating situation, but when someone who reports to you oversteps repeatedly, it’s time to escalate IMO. Document the behavior and bring it up with a manager as a need for role clarity. Keep it professional and focus on project efficiency, like ensuring you're not duplicating projects and such.

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That's irritating I'm sure. Have you attempted DIRECT resolution with her? I mean just telling her flat-out that you are colleagues and she's not your manager. Sounds harsh, but seems necessary in this situation. You can loop your manager in to clarify roles and then have a conversation with the bossy colleague if you wanna come in with some solid direction.

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Good advice. Thanks!

Start documenting everything in writing. Email for clarification, and that way when she’s insubordinate you have a paper trail for next steps.

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