What's the best approach?
2006-08-29 00:23:37 · 14 answers · asked by noisy 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Just curious how you would handle them.
2006-08-29 01:57:25 · update #1
By being responsible for YOU.
Unless you're their supervisor, it isn't your job to "police" the workplace. There will always be jerks at work, but you can't let them affect your productivity.
You have a contribution to make to the company - literally do nothing with these people - and do a good job.
Basically, these people aren't on your career radar -stop getting distracted with their problems.
Good luck and be professional.
2006-08-29 00:28:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, ask yourself if there is any chance that it is you that is the difficult person. I know this, because I am the difficult person at my work and thought for a long time that everyone around me are idiots. If you are not the problem, try to understand why these people annoy you and see if it is really worth it to be annoyed. Remember, life is WAY too short. If all else fails, asked to be moved within the company or tighten up your resume' for your next career journey.
2006-08-29 00:32:25 · answer #2 · answered by Joey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I deal with difficult people at work also, one including my boss and the best thing to do is be polite. I try and only talk to them when I absolutely have to otherwise I pretty much stick to what I'm doing. I've tried buttering them up and giving them compliments but usually never works and I end up feeling like an *** after I do. Good luck and if you get a good answer send it along to me. God knows I need the help too.
2006-08-29 00:28:48 · answer #3 · answered by janet_67_1998 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Difficult people can make your life a living hell. Recognize that they have problems, and they are transferring their problems onto you. The best way to deal with them is 1. Confront them directly, and tell them how they are making you feel. 2. Make sure that you explain to them what they are doing that makes you feel they are difficult. 3. LISTEN to their response 4. Respond back to them with what they said..so that they understand that you are hearing them. 5. Both of you try to come up with a solution. make them proactive..and hopefully both of you can discover something about why people bother us as they do, and perhaps that person has no idea what they are doing is bothering you.
2006-08-29 00:41:37 · answer #4 · answered by pansyskunk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can really be tough when you don't really like some of the people you work with. Just be nice, and try not to focus on the things that annoy you. If the problem gets too bad, you may be working in the wrong place!
2006-08-29 00:28:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't show any reactions to such people, which would serve their aim, since often, they try to provoke you, and then manipulate you based on your reaction (which they expect). Ignore their presence, wherever possible. Take a proactive and assertive approach to situations. This will make life much easier.
2006-08-29 00:35:16 · answer #6 · answered by Sam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recommend reading the Dilbert books by Scott Adams.
2006-08-29 00:31:02 · answer #7 · answered by thewrangler_sw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always do you best, Never give reasons. Produce good results, That's only way to tackle your problems,
2006-08-29 00:33:50 · answer #8 · answered by TG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can ignore them completely, treat them the way they treat you or be nice to them all the time in the hope they will soften up.
2006-08-29 00:39:06 · answer #9 · answered by k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they are giving you a hard time then report them. get rid of them if you can as they obviously dont have any respect for anyone else
2006-08-29 00:37:51 · answer #10 · answered by sleepwalker69 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋