how can i stop my co workers from being jealous of my work?

Question

it seems that my boss is so dependent on me in doing urgent important work. this leads to cause jealousy by my co workers. they treat me so bad and wait for the slightest mistake done by to go and tell the boss about it. they have no problem with me - they say - except my harsh attitude, the attitude is only the seriousness that must be around in any job i explain. i discovered also that when i’m not working in the office and occupied with projects outside the workspace they treat me so good and they are being friendly. i cant ask my boss not to give me work or stop doing my work perfectly because they get annoyed, however i started hating work because of their attitude with me..

Answer 1

Sounds like you're making a number of assumptions, regardless of how reasonable you think they may be. The following are two important assumptions.

1) My co-workers are jealous of my work

Have you spoken directly to your co-workers about their feelings, and they told you they were jealous? If not, you're rolling the dice on this issue. You admitted to having a harsh attitude. Perhaps these particular co-workers simply do not like you for your attitude, and you're misinterpreting their vindictive reactions as jealousy.

2) I do my work perfectly

Considering yourself a perfect worker might be part of the problem. I tend not to like people who see themselves as perfect, for example.

So to answer your question. I think trying to adopt a more humble attitude around the workplace might lighten their mood, and if it doesn't, you should consider talking openly and honestly about their feelings, as well as the ways in which you might be different from them, and then try to work something out that will bring a better morale to your workplace.

Answer 2

Don't take this the wrong way, but even you are not perfect, no-one is. Perhaps you are giving off a vibe that you think you are above everyone else and you have put yourself up for a long fall. No one is perfect, no one doesn't make mistakes and no one is indispensable. It sounds like you take yourself a little too seriously. Try to be a little more friendly and light hearted and get to you know your colleagues - you sound like you have ostracised yourself a little and are paying the price. In my view, the only job to really take seriously is when lives are at stake.

Answer 3

You have some issues yourself
I get bad feelings about you I don't think that your coworkers are jealous of you..maybe suckup,brown nose, a*# kisser,who doe's she think she is.....back off a little your co workers can make you or break you try includeing them in on some of these projects ask your boss if he minds includeing another person in the job with you if he asks why tell him there starting to act a little cold towards you..notice I didnt say jealous

Answer 4

Do not patronize your coworkers, by saying things like "the attitude is only the seriousness that must be around in any job". This statement insinuates your coworkers don't take their job seriously. Nobody wants to hear that. Go to work, do your job, and leave. Work is for working, not popularity contests. Lead by example. There is no need to be pretentious or boastful. Finally, "Do what you know to be right. You will be criticized anyway". -Eleanor Roosevelt

Answer 5

They've already told you what the problem is: your harsh attitude. You don't have to display a harsh attitude when you're explaining the work. You can be serious and kind at the same time. Stop playing games, my friend.

Answer 6

Ask for a minor management position and then they will be your subordinates, Then as Don Corleone said "they will fear you"

Honestly try to act humble and do your job the only one that you have to please is management, I would apply for management and find out if there are managerial training programs. If you are as indispesible as you say, you should advance in stature and pay, don't you think.

Write a nice letter asking if ther are mgt training programs, express a desire to advance, say you enjoy working for the co, outlinw education and say you'd consider going for a higher degree with tuition assistance, or a degree if you don't have one in the appropriate field.

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Good luck, you could always wear a walkman

Answer 7

I wouldn't lesser my work ethic for any of those people! Instead, let them know a little bit more about the you outside of work. Maybe go get a couple drinks with them or host a BBQ. But, don't get TOO close... because we all know that leads to even bigger problems. Just let them get to know a little more about you outside of work! Then, you'll seem less of a robot and more human to them!

Answer 8

Stop taking work so seriously. Do your job, take your paycheck, and go home. Work is about building your career, earning raises and promotions, and earning as much money as you can. It is NOT about making friends or pleasing others. If they have to get upset or angry with you, let them. Continue to do your work and quit worrying about everyone else.

Answer 9

is the price of greatness, you can only mitigate the jealousy of others by loving them. This may be difficult if their are many "against" you, but be good and loving, don't fall into negativity as their negativity is a distorted admiration of you. Their problem arises out of their lack of self worth. By loving them you can help them to feel better about themselves and so the gap between you and them is lessened.

Answer 10

You are so obviously the office suck up, every office has one of you. Stop being annoying and try to get along with everyone else. This problem is yours,no one else's