missnewjerzee
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I have subordinates that i out rank but i consider them as my co-workers |
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Diet Pepsi Max Fan
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My assistant? |
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tilly_toto
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A member of my team?
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Ricky08
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My staff? |
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shortbreadtin
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staff is a good one. |
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sideshowjack
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when talking to someone else then i use 'my team',or 'one of my guys', if not just using their name as I would in most cases |
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Han
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My colleague - sounds like you work together then. |
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Same_but_different
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Why would you have to underline the fact that they are your "subordinate"?? I always refer to people as colleagues, regardless of status. |
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katt121
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A member of my team
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Father Jake
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It is widely accepted practice to refer to other workers as colleagues.
Terms like subordinate are seen as old fashioned and abusive.
There is no need to confirm a hierarchical structure by using unpleasant terms. The companies policies and procedures lay down company rules and its modus operandi.
I should also add that the term 'my staff' is also inappropriate unless you own the company. |
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IAN L
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I always use colleague or associate. |
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ray7
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My team aide.. or Project aide
team mate..
my operatives..
my boys... the game way lol..
hm... u guess.. |
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Lou L
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My co-worker... |
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Jack K
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My lapdog, my servant, my charge, my trainee, underling etc. |
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ella,UK
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colleague? don't think you have to be on equal-footing to use this...do you? other than that i would agree with 'assistant' |
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saseness
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You could try my colleagues, my junior colleagues, my team members, my staff, company employees, my employees, there are more, but I just can't think of them off the top of my head. Hope this helps. |
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Hey Hey MaMa
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It's a good question. I believe that "staff" is an acceptable term. It's simple and without defining job hierarchy. You could go to "team" but to me, it's pandering...
Good luck. |
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Charlie Farley
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Perhaps you should think about what you would be happy for them to call you in the third person as one of their managers as well...
To keep it fair I would go for 'colleagues' - its what I always refer to the senior people that I work with when addressing them collectively and as is equally how I would address those that are in similar positions to me. |
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adriennelucier
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"Direct report" is the term I've always heard. |
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Blacknight2000
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Slave |
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miserable little smug bastard!!
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how about...my *****!! LOL |
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jules
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My minion |
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Mac Mac
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my minions |
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Flowmaster
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Lesser Team Member or Lackey. |
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Jim C
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side kick ,under dog ,assistant,lackey |
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DAVE P
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The lowlife I work with. |
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Captain Pugwash
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my flunky |
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Frost
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My underling ;-) |
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