I work in a medical office, I come to work everyday with a good attitude, several of my coworkers come in with terrible attitudes, complaining before they even start working!! I hear things like, " I am already ready to walk out of here!" or "so and so shoves half her work off on me" I just keep my mouth shut, do my job and observe, but the truth is, neither one of these coworkers seems to have anything to complain about, their jobs are no worse or better than anyone else's here. I really think they just like to act like drama queens to get sympathy!!! Should I respond to this whining or just ignore it instead of feeding into their pity parties?? What would you do?
2007-02-27 02:13:59 · 6 answers · asked by Angela C 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Keep ignoring them (this is the professional thing to do). The last thing you need is for your boss to look down on you also, and trust me, you are not the only one who hears their whining.
2007-02-27 02:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by GirlinNB 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remeber they are acting out 'the squeaky wheel get the grease'. Maybe they're shooting for a raise. They may be ....I wouldn't fight over it or cause waves or 'stir the pot' but they will probably open up, if you feel like playing social worker.... Make them be straight with you and don't tip toe around it tell them their attitude sucks and its wearing you thin....just my thought.
2007-02-27 10:25:31 · answer #2 · answered by sam hill 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Keep right on ignoring it & keep your own attitude positive. The difference will be noted.
2007-02-27 10:19:18 · answer #3 · answered by SUSAN K 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my husband subscribes to maxim, and they have this section every month (can't think of it right now) about sabotaging obnoxious coworkers and controlling the office. i suggest picking them off one by one, and if you're good, you might even snag a raise or a promotion...
2007-02-27 10:29:32 · answer #4 · answered by Stu 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'll trade ya. How about one who thinks she know its all.....is loud!!!!!!!! obniouxs and chews sun flower seeds allllllllllll day long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-02-27 10:23:16 · answer #5 · answered by quinner_64 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Shoot them! You'll feel better. HAHA!!
2007-02-27 10:24:04 · answer #6 · answered by cj 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋