Last week, I shared a project idea in the team meeting, just as I was about to start working on it, I noticed that my coworker presented my idea to the boss as if it were their own. Now they're going to receive an award, and I've been left in the background. Do you think it would be professional to address this openly, or should I be afraid of being misunderstood?
What is this, it's like they're profiting off your hard work! I think you should talk to them right away, why are you staying in the background? Just say it openly, isn't professionalism all about that? 😳
It happened to me too, I stayed silent at that moment but I regretted it a lot. If it's your idea, the boss should know about it too. I think you should talk to him in an appropriate manner, without gossiping 😬
Look, it might be something different. Approach it with good intentions, what if your ideas have converged? Don't stir things up without reaching a clear understanding.
If I were in his place, I would show the recording of the meeting or any written proof if there is one. However, it would make more sense to have a small confrontation with the coworker first rather than going directly to the boss and saying, 'This idea was mine.'
Let me add that there wasn't much reaction after I shared my opinion in the last meeting. But now, with this 'inspiration' statement, it seems they are presenting it as their own idea, and I can say I was shocked.
Absolutely, talking about it, if professionalism means not gossiping, then the essence should be to mention who it came from. I think if you stay silent when you receive an award, you'll do the same for other matters as well. 😐
Be direct, but choose the environment wisely. Arrange a one-on-one meeting with the boss, starting with an excuse like "related to developing an idea" so it doesn't seem like a personal conflict at first, then gradually open up the details 🙄
In such situations, I always recommend sending an email or a written summary after meetings to protect your opinion. If there is an email from this meeting, you can try to demonstrate this situation through it 🤔
Girl, don’t stay silent like this! This is your right, and if you don’t stand up for it, they’ll treat you like this in everything. Go solve it like civilized people, after all, you’re the one who can express your own opinion to them. 🙃
