Should I ask my supervisor?

I recently share an office with someone that I do not normally work for. Ever since I have moved in the office with her she has asked me to get her lunch and a cup of water once. Today, she had to leave early and asked me to check her voice mail messages and direct them to the appropriate person. Should I ask my supervisor if I am suppose to assist her or just do it? Please no smart answers. Thanks

You used the phrase "someone that I do not normally work for." Are you in fact working FOR her, or just WITH her?

If she is a superior like a member of the management team, then you should ask your supervisor to set the limits and protocols of your interaction with this woman. Just keep it professional and avoid the appearance of complaining or not wanting to be helpful. For example, if she's authorized to have you check her voice-mail messages, you need to know what procedure needs to be followed -- write down the messages, or e-mail them to her. If someone is giving you tasks, your supervisor needs to be aware of that.

And FYI, the lunch and water thing is a bit much -- you're not a domestic servant.

I think you should definitely ask your supervisor. If she's taking advantage of you she's taking advantage of your supervisor, too.

I would just do it. Don't hide it though.

Go to your supervisor and ask, again, what your job requirements are and subtly ask if moving into the person's office to be an assistant was another task added to your job description.

If she asked you kindly that's one thing (like as a friend). Other than that yea, ask your supervisor. Especially if your job is NOT to be her *****.

I would check with your supervisor just to be certain of what they expect of you. It never hurts to check. If what this other person is asking you to do is NOT a part of your job description (that your supervisor gives you) then you could request that your supervisor discuss it with the third party who is making these demands of you, as the demands could be considered "unreasonable" based on the duties that your supervisor requests you to perform.

You should ask your supervisor.

i wouldn't. also, i would ask your co-worker why she thinks that you should do any of it in the first place... unless you are assigned as her personal assistant, i think getting her food, etc is beyond the appropriate line...

How far up the food chain are you? And her? Unless you work "for her" or you do the exact same job function, she really shouldn't be asking you do to those things. She should understand that you have responsibilities of your own and you cannot check up on her work all the time. As far as her asking you for things (getting her lunch, water, etc) I would think out of courtesy she shouldn't ask you to get her anything unless you are heading that way anyway.

Definitely go to your supervisor and ask if you're supposed to be doing this for a fellow co worker, especially if that particular co-worker isn't your superior, as you are not getting paid extra to do errands for her.

I'd ask. You don't want to accidentally mess something up, and get the blame for it if you're not supposed to be doing it.

Ok here's a stupid answer then....haha. j/k

You should ask your supervisor if 'they' are still your supervisor. Tell your supervisor that this person in your office is asking you to do things that you(I am assuming normally doesn't do). Speak up and let your words dictate how you are percieved in the office....someone who speaks their mind if they think they are being used or mistreated.

yes, speak up now or you'll become her personal go-fer!

I would let her know that I am not sure if her needs are apart of my job description but that I am more that happy to help as longs as her request dont interfere with my work or over load me.