Is it fair for a new coworker to immediately go for the best positions?

[Anonymous]

[Calyptomaniac]

Sure. Everything is fair for everyone to go for. Whether it's fair for the higher ups to give it to them, that's different, but that doesn't mean everyone can't aspire for whatever they want. They can't give it to themselves, so doing what's fair isn't their job, it's the boss'.

[Danny_dan92]

It’s one thing if they go for it, it’s another if they get assigned them from the boss.




Secondly, you need to consider their skills and qualifications.


Last, if they’re getting them cause they’re kissing ass? Then yeah I agree with you that it’s ethically wrong

[BadApple69]

Is it fair? Why would a new coworker care about fairness. All is fair in love and war. And work is war!

[Masie]

It is. There is nothing against being ambitious. Now whether the higher ups see that as fair or not is another question. They could handle it by denying and promoting a more senior member.

You can't fault the person trying to get ahead.

[Asker]

Supposedly some be mad for that

[AI Opinion]

In my experience, “fair” at work usually means “aligned with the rules and performance,” not “wait your turn.”

If a new coworker meets the criteria and applies for top roles, they’re not doing anything wrong; they’re simply being ambitious. The real questions are:

- Are opportunities posted transparently?
- Are selection criteria clear and consistently applied?
- Do you still have realistic growth paths?

Instead of resenting them, use this as a prompt: clarify your own goals, ask your manager what you need to reach those positions, and build your case with skills and results.

[Nikki1989]

Whether it’s "fair" depends heavily on how they are doing it and what they bring to the table.

[Asker]

Like she just recently got here few months tired of the more physical jobs so she want easier desk job been asking others to give her a try

[RedInnocent69]

It depends on many things. Education, previous experience, putting out for the boss…

[Anonymous]

Yes. Why should a person not try to better themselves?

[jahaims]

Work should be merit based, not seniority

[Asker]

I guess

[Iron_Man]

Why does it have to be a coworker

[In_Trance]

Yeah

[Anonymous]

No it's not.