How do you tell your boss you never want to work for/w another person.?

talk to your temp agency first. They can advise you from that point. If it comes to talking with your boss about it, be honest and un-emotional. The more straight-forward, the more respect and ear you'll get.

1. State the issues (vague instructions, impatience and poor timing)

2. Then tell them how this affects you at work. State that your performance would be better if these issues were solved.

3. Don't ask to not work with him. Let the boss decide that or not. You don't know what kind of friendship they may have.

4. Above all, don't whine. Be professional.

Good luck!

The best way is to NOT involve your boss in it. Try setting aside some time with the person to discuss his behaviour with him directly. In one of those IM, reply stating you would like to meet in ten minutes to discuss the issues. Then politely tell him where you are on the project and what you have left to do. Then speak up and explain that you feel you really need more lead time on any future projects and less interruptions. Explain that you are fully capable of getting the job done, but you want it to be the best possible. With the limited amount of time given such as the time allowed for this project, it hinders the results you can provide.

Turn the situation around on him without making him feel guilty. Make it seem like you are having him help achieve future success. If he can provide you with three days lead time, you can guarantee the results will be greater and better than a day's notice. Explain that you take pride in your work and know he appreciates everything that has been done so far. It is because of your admiration for him that you want to improve the job performance.

Get the idea.. But don't involve the boss on something like this. #1 you are a temp. #2 this guy was put with you for a reason. #3 it will only make you look bad for not being able to solve it on your own.

You probably don't have a choice. This is standard behavior for a lot of people, especially in certain industries. Best you can do is talk to your boss to see if your boss can talk to him, maybe the three of you can meet and talk about how to communicate better, something like that. But if you are a temp and walk into your boss's office with a demanding tone that you can't work with this guy, I would be afraid you might be let go. Tread carefully.

p.s. Start documenting what he's doing, when he calls, etc. and keep the text messages - then your boss will be more likely to take your claims seriously.

Try documenting his problems. Get some proof of his shortcomings first. (save those e-mails) Then collaborate with some co-workers. Find out if they had similar problems and when.

If you can, get everyone involved in a group meeting with your supervisor. Generally a good supervisor will respond with some kind of action. He may get a verbal reprimand at first, but more complaints will make harsher actions. Eventually the lazy person will be replaced with some one who will do the job, and it could be you with a full time job, no more temp!!!

There are some links at the bottom, One from LookSmart and one from Monster.com Both give some excellent advice.

Good luck and I hope this helps!!

Here is some info from LookSmart:

Stressor #6: You Have a Difficult Co-Worker

Colleagues can be your best allies--or they can ruin your workday. Whether you're dealing with a negative, chatty, or lazy co-worker, there's plenty you can do.

MINIMIZE CONTACT. If you can, move your desk, change your hours, get on a new team--do whatever it takes to insulate yourself as much as possible from the source of the annoyance. It's impossible to underestimate the effect negative co-workers can have on your work, says Hiam. "You need to protect your [positive] attitude," he says.

EXPRESS YOURSELF. Speak up politely but directly. For example, tell a distracting colleague: "I need peace and quiet when I work and it would help me if you would stop coming by my desk." Ask a pessimist to suggest a solution whenever he complains about something. If a lazy co-worker is dragging down your team, focus on what that person does well and encourage her, says Frederick. Say, "You are a creative person who inspires good ideas. How can we work together?"

GET SUPPORT. When all else fails, privately bring up the problem with the coworker's supervisor, says Hiam. Give at least three examples of poor behavior. Don't say, "Joe is lazy." Say, "Joe didn't come to any of the project meetings so the rest of us did his work." Then ask the supervisor to take corrective action. But be patient, because legal issues may be involved. Often a boss must document examples of poor performance as well as attempts to correct them. If the employee refuses to improve her behavior or doesn't quit, it can take three to six months to fire her, says Hiam. In the meantime, focus on the aspects of your job that you can control.

Just bring it up as a problem that needs to be solved, rather than as a complaint against this person. And there is a problem, for this is interfering with your work. Ask your boss what you can do to help foster a more productive work environment, and how you and this other person might work together to solve both of your concerns. For example, you could offer to send him one IM to reassure him that you're there, and in return ask him to refrain from IM-ing you except in an emergency.

It could be that this other person is just a jerk. But if you show that you are willing to meet them halfway anyway, that only makes you look better. And it just might solve the problem.

Just sit down with your supervisor and explain the situation. This guy needs some coaching on handling his job and it can only help everyone.

Just prepare a list of the ways this guy makes doing your job difficult and ways you think would work better. Let your boss know and then make sure that your boss does something about it.