Would you grin and bear it or look for a different job?

Question

If you were moved into an office with an ignorant coworker whom you can't stand (all she does is complain, complain, complain about her work) and management won't move you back where you were originally, would you grin and bear it due to good money and benefits, or would you look for a different job, perhaps closer to home? I've been trying to grin and bear it for three weeks.

Answer 1

I've been in "grin and bear it" mode for over 2 years now. I'd have moved to a different job if i could find something on the same level with the same pay, but all positions are starting position in my field.

I have decent pay and good benefits though, so I feel that I can be patient until the right job comes along. I'd hate to rush into another job only to find it was worse than the one i left.

Answer 2

I wouldn't do either. I would try to deal with the situation with the coworker. I work with two individuals who do the exact same thing, and actually, my supervisor put me with them on purpose so that I could help create a more positive environment. Whenever they start in with the negativity, I immediately change the subject, or point to the positive side of the situation. Complaining doesn't get them anywhere with me, because I won't participate, so they stop. They still try it now and then, but I just do the same thing and they stop. So, instead of changing your job, or being miserable, try changing your reaction to the situation.

Hope this helps! I know it isn't easy!

Answer 3

I have a co worker who clips their toenails at the desk! I think you should leave as the anger and resentment will spread and you will dread going into work. It's the managements duty to make sure you are happy and if they are an **** about it look for another job. If they act like that over something like that imagine how they would act if something important arose for you for example, like your coworker sexually harassing you? If they don't care now they never will i've learnt from experience.

Answer 4

I don't think there is anything wrong with you saying something rather blunt to her before you decide to ship off. Perhaps she is one of those people who mistakes complaining for everyday conversation. We have one of those in our office, I am sure every office has one. We all avoid her if we can. It's probably not just you who feels that way but someone needs to tell the woman that complaining just brings everyone down and is not appropriate for the work environment.

Answer 5

Both. Grin and bear it while looking for a new job. When you find the right opportunity, leave.

Answer 6

Since you have requested to be moved and management has ignored the conversation, it is now time for a confrontation. You need to tell this coworker that you are tired of their incessant barrage of negativity and that if they do not have anything nice to say in your presence to please shut up. What's the worst that could happen - they get mad at you and stop talking to you - mission accomplished

Answer 7

grin & bear it until u find another good job u like & then give ur notice

Answer 8

If it pays good moeny then I would diffently grin it and bear with it.Just tell her you got a headache and don't feel like chatting.

Answer 9

adapt if at all possible and if absolutely necessary, quietly, look for another job as a stepping stone to a more promising arrangement. if you must go, go quietly and quickly, and leave with references all lined up. if you lose it, you will pay and pay. be smart.

Answer 10

ignore her, get earphones, big ones, and put them on in front of her. keep the job, it's worth more than an annoying co-worker.