My co-worker in the cube next to me. ..

[daligirrl]

Smells like hell. I can't take it anymore. It's a combination of chain-smoking, excessive nightly drinking and unwashed clothes. He's a great guy, but something has to give. Today it was unbearable. Should I tell him myself or ask Human Resources to do it?

[GainesT1958]

1. In this case it may be safer for you...

If you asked H.R. to call him in and tell him. That way you can remain annonymous--a good thing in this situation, IMO!

B-)

[AlCzervik]

6. agreed

he may not even realize he reeks, call HR, you'll be doing him a favor.

[fearnobush]

2. Whatever you do, just be grateful to have a job in Bu$hworld.

[daligirrl]

8. I am, sweetie. . .

But must I suffer so?

[JohnnyRingo]

3. Have OSHA contact the local HAZMAT agency

[daligirrl]

7. Honestly. . .

That's what it was like today. The funk was all in my space. . . in addition, he burps incessantly. Just nasty as hell.

[jimshoes]

4. Just tell him

Just a subtle hint like, Hey did you sleep in a dumpster last night?

[daligirrl]

10. I made a joke once. ..

before it got too bad. His hair was really greasy and I asked if he was investing in oil these days. He laughed and wasn't at all offended, but his lack of bathing is not funny anymore.

[Renew Deal]

5. Depends...

But HR is probably the safe way to go.

[rwheeler31]

9. In this climate I would never call HR .

He will be fired.

[daligirrl]

11. I do worry about that. . .

They have fired some people lately for what I think are frivolous reasons. There's a lot of upheaval lately in the company, and I think that he is acting out a little bit. I think he knows how offensive he is.