Each day, I greet my coworkers by name, I am friendly and professional. I am soft spoken and genuine with people and what you see is what you get. I don't really think it is appropriate to talk about the details of my personal life (maybe with one or two trusted coworkers). I treat everyone the same However, I often feels as though I don't fit in because I choose not to get involved in the drama and gossip. My boss (a woman) has told me that she admires that I am a person of integrity, yet I just don't feel like she would stand up for me behind my back. I I feel like my coworkers tolerate me and are basically just nice to my face. Usually, I ignore it these feelings and just keep a good attitude...is this the best way to approach it? Thanks.
2007-01-18 10:20:12 · 7 answers · asked by what's up? 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Keep doing what you are doing.
The good and the wise live quiet lives.
Good will return to you.
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2007-01-18 10:28:01 · answer #1 · answered by The Other Grandpa 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Been there. I'm not socially anxious for no reason, mind you, but there's no way I would change my tune.
Maybe they resent that you don't expose yourself to the same risk that they do.
Remember, everytime they share something, they face the fact that someone could turn it around on them. When you don't do the same, you've got something on them. You can never be trusted, etc.
So, don't be trusted. Better than someone "letting it slip" in front of the boss that you like to do such-and-such when you actaulyl are home sick for two days straight, you know?
2007-01-18 10:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by starryeyed 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Forget about the co workers, they are not your best friends, big deal. However if you feel you boss will not stand up for you, look for something else. I waisted many years hoping the boss was on my side. I should have trusted my gut feeling. Office politics are the worst, but when your boss is involved and you feel it its time to move on.
2007-01-18 12:22:35 · answer #3 · answered by me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your in a sick workplace, where gibber jabber takes precedent over productivity. It's best to keep all these work related relationships on a professional level only. While still retaining this job, seek one that has people with higher standards.
2007-01-18 10:25:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are new there, you have done nothing wrong except you aren't part of their dumb little clique. Just like High School, huh? Yeah, they don't like newcomers. if you have been their a while, then they must have been a clique before you and still haven't warmed up to you. COntinue to be nice, but don't expect any best friends.
2007-01-18 10:25:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I say keep on doing it the way you are. Nice, friendly co-workers most of the time are hard to come by.
2007-01-18 10:24:05 · answer #6 · answered by Eye of Innocence 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nothing at all,keep up the good work !
2007-01-18 10:25:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋