My coworker keeps falling asleep at his desk. Should I keep waking him up or just let him snooze?

Wake him up -- but you really need to tell your boss that this has become a chronic problem. Your boss would be wise to persuade your colleague to seek medical attention. Falling asleep frequently and easily can be dangerous. It is NOT a humorous situation. He could be at risk for sudden death.

If you are close to him, perhaps you could discuss this serious medical problem. If you think I am exaggerating, please "google" his symptoms and you will see for yourself that this is serious.

For example, your colleague could be suffering from narcolepsy, out of control diabetes or sleep apnea. These are all serious health conditions that can lead to death if left untreated.

Since your boss is aware of it, let it go. I used to work with a guy who did that all the time. I'm not very proud of it, but I resented him sleeping half the work day. I found out he had a life-threatening illness, he had met with the boss about it, the boss was very understanding and told him to keep working as much as he could. The illness required medication that made him sleep a lot. I felt like a slug.

Sounds like he had a rough weekend. I would have the boss handle it, but please tell the boss this has become a chronic issue, he probably has a medical disorder and needs to see a doctor. Either that or he's working 2 jobs and he's exhausted. Either way, this must stop, and your boss is responsible for this type of situation.

I m in the same situation except we are not close. My boss also knows because he caught him once and asked me if it happens frequently and I nodded my head yes. I m not sure if I should bring it up again or not. If I had someone in my business getting paid by me I would want to know. BUT my boss knows. So I ll leave it alone.

I agree that he needs to see a doctor. But it's not up to you to keep telling him, he has to take action for himself, this is his life. He needs to show that he cares (I'm not saying he doesn't, it just looks that way).

Every once in awhile, give a little friendly nudge to help him but just do it and let him do the rest.

if he keeps on doing it then you cant really do anything, cuz you cant spend your time worrying about waking him up. unless you are the boss then just let him be , he might eventually get fired but its not your fault.

Thats not your concern. Its his problem! Let the boss worry about it.

u r not his baby sitter. let him sleep he's an adult.