I thought this could be a useful piece for us for several reasons. Anybody can have annoying co-workers, no matter who they are. But if you have Moebius Syndrome, it can be an even more tricky situation--sure, maybe your co-workers can seem to be okay with the fact that you look a little different, but...do they talk behind your back? Or, when they do talk to you, do they really deal with you fairly and respect you as a person? Do they act differently around you? Well, as this piece points out, always remember--the key is to focus on what you do and keep a good attitude. Read on:
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We’ve probably all been there when it comes to having an annoying co-worker.
You know — that one co-worker who is either overly arrogant, lazy, or
talks your ear off? Even if you consider yourself an easy-going person
to work with, you’ve probably encountered that one colleague who drives
you up your cubicle walls.
After all, what would work be without having a co-worker who drives
you nuts? You’re probably familiar with the beloved co-worker we’ve all
grown to love (or despise), Dwight Schrute from The Office. He’s that
annoying co-worker who describes himself as a “hard-working, alpha male,
jackhammer… merciless…insatiable…” and is probably a good example of
the person in the office you can’t escape.
So, let’s disarm the Dwight Schrutes of the world, shall we? Here are seven ways to handle your most irritating co-workers:
1. Maintain a positive attitude.
Honestly, the best thing you can do in this situation is to let the
annoying things your co-worker does to roll off your back. Sometimes
when you only dwell on the negative, it can distract you from being
productive at work. If your co-worker is truly a problem, then address
the situation. At the end of the day, it’s up to you to stay focused on
what you need to accomplish and to have a positive attitude at work.
2. Find a common interest.
Sometimes, if you have a co-worker you continually butt heads with,
you’re probably better off trying to find some common ground with them.
Try to find at least find one thing you have in common, even if it’s the
dislike of the coffee in the break room. This will help working
together become more tolerable.
3. Try to ignore their flaws.
If your co-worker is a slacker or super arrogant, just ignore them.
If your boss is yet to catch on to the problem or simply lets it slide
by, it’s not your problem to worry about. Even if it drives you nuts
your co-worker is never prepared or brags all of the time about nothing,
don’t feed into their flaw. This will only cause you to become more
annoyed and frustrated with the situation.
4. Kill them with kindness.
On the occasion you’re dealing with a workplace bully,
a negative person, or gossiper, it’s important to remain calm and
continue being kind towards them. Even if your co-worker is going out of
your way to bring you down, don’t let them rain on your parade. Stay
out of arguments or debates that would cause a negative impact on your
work. All you have to do is continue smiling and going about your work
as usual.
5. Politely reject their attention.
Have that one co-worker who is constantly pestering you or asking you
to go to lunch every day? Politely reject their invitations. Even if
you consider yourself an extrovert and don’t mind conversation, there
will be those co-workers who get under your skin. Whenever your annoying
co-worker begins distracting you from your work, politely tell them to
respect your space and to only speak to you if their question is
work-related.
6. Be assertive.
If the problem continues to persist with your annoying co-worker, you
need to take charge. After you’ve done everything possible to find a
solution, you need to stand up for yourself and your needs. Tell your
co-worker he or she is a distraction and they’ve been negatively
impacting your productivity. Of course, you want to be polite, but you
also need to be assertive. If the annoying co-worker doesn’t get the
picture, then your next step is to approach your manager for an
intervention.
Don’t let your annoying co-workers bring you down at work. If you
have to cope with someone who drives you nuts, remember, it’s all about
how you react the situation. Don’t let the Dwight Schrutes harm your
success in the workplace.
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