I work in an office with five staff members, two of which are women, one of them being the office supervisor. These women are constantly talking, I mean 8 hours a day talking, they never shut up. Their conversations are 90% girl-talk b/s about clothes, baby names, families, their problems, what they will do after work....etc. They are very distractive to myself and the other members who are trying to work an 8 hour day. I, (we) have several options under consideration but, am seeking advice and opinions from others with similar circumstances, thank you.
2006-09-13 14:34:32 · 8 answers · asked by jefrencha 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
get a squirt bottle and spray them when they're being naughty
2006-09-13 14:42:09 · answer #1 · answered by Gabrielle 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You're gonna have to address this creatively given that one of them is a supervisor. Bring in head phones and wear them while having an intent look on your face. When asked, just smilingly say sincerely that you had to focus and need to wipe out outside noise. It's possible that after several episodes that they'll realize their talking is the noise. Maybe not.
Just make sure you don't do it in a superior or haughty manner. You need to project that you're wearing the head phones so you can work.
2006-09-13 21:44:53 · answer #2 · answered by hawkthree 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it possible that there is some sort of "clause" in the employee handbook stating that such nonsense is not allowed? Is there an employee handbook? If not, you can do what I've done on more than one occasion. I talk with someone who is in charge (other than the problem one) and ask for a meeting or a memo to go out that explains that its company policy not to talk about personal stuff during normal business hours and that allowing this to happen creates somewhat of a uncomfortable work environment. I have it happen where I am boss and we have sessions to go over such things and get it them resolved.
Good Luck!!
2006-09-13 21:41:49 · answer #3 · answered by T-Bird 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh dear, do the bobble-head thing, but very subtly. People get very disturbed when they think they have your attention and realize that they do not. Your body language will speak volumes. Make no verbal accusations. Take it from me. I worked with some really serious talkers who at times I have to admit, were a pleasant diversion when I allowed it. Or you can just say, I have to concentrate for a while and can't be with you all.
2006-09-13 21:40:16 · answer #4 · answered by catcha22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My way is to interrupt with a work issue. When they are really enjoying the talk (not all talks may not be that much enjoyed even by themselves) interrupt with a rush work. If they get annoyed just ask why you are annoyed "just because I had broken your loose talk' like that. Do it too often then either they will go to the coffee room for talk or stop it.
2006-09-13 21:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by Rammohan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't you just hate those chatty's. They drive me nuts. I would ask your boss if there is another work space you could use, because you need more concentration on your job. You don't want to appear rude and stop the chatter, but it is affecting your job and your happiness on your job. If that don't work escalate up.
2006-09-13 21:43:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best thing to do is to ignore them, do your job and get the heck out after the day is over. Best of Luck!
2006-09-13 21:37:50 · answer #7 · answered by maury3222 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring your concerns to the office supervisor's boss. It would help if more than one of you brings it to his/her attention. Stress that you find it difficult to get any work done. (To bosses, not being able to work equals them losing money! And they don't like losing money.)
Good luck to you! Not much is worse than an office environment that isn't condusive to working.
2006-09-13 21:46:57 · answer #8 · answered by Sarah 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋