Uninvited to Lunch: The Most Unwanted Co-Workers

One of the biggest things to conquer in the workplace is not the work itself, it’s the people you meet and converse with day in and day out. Different personalities jive with different opinions and viewpoints, and it is not uncommon that there will be the co-worker who is usually left out of group lunches because of their “weird” or “uncanny” characteristics. Here are a few traits of a co-worker that is left to survive in solitary:

Gossipers

Colleagues like to talk – whether it’s your grievances at home or problems at work – people find it relaxing to share problems. Of course, there are a few restrictions on what you should say, but the bottom line is, we don’t want our complaints aired over the whole workplace. That’s why the “Gossips” is usually avoided, because of fear that what comes out of the mouth becomes office news in a few days. Best way to handle: Watch what you say.

Pessimists

These are the type who never has a kind word to say to a project and always try to “shoot” something down. Pessimists are really bad for your self-confidence and would most likely sap you of all energy to continue whatever it is you are doing. Best way to handle: be an optimist.

Bullies

These are the ones who try to “bully” you into doing more work, asking for a favor or casting you off to the client who eats barb wires for breakfast. Either it’s done sweetly or forcefully, the best way to handle bullies is to stand your ground and say: no. However, if the bully is the boss, a different approach is necessary.

These are only some of the most avoided co-workers. Take heed of those so as not to jeopardize your work.

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