Single Word Requests – What Do You Call a Colleague Under You in the Organization?

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I'm after a word that best describes a person that works under someone else.

For example, I had a joke with my manager saying that I have to do his bidding because I'm his subordinate. We laughed, then later thought what is the actual word for this relationship with a manager? Subordinate seems a little harsh for the context.

For context you could call this a standard office type work environment.

Edit: I'm in the UK.

Best Answer

a subordinate TFD

Subject to the authority or control of another

And likely in this org you have those superior to you.

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