Some of my co-workers insist on always being dramatic. Instead of talking about problems, they go behind each other's backs. Instead of saying what's really on their minds they make rude comments about each other. They also "pretend" to not know what their jobs are to get out of doing their duties. I can't hide from them, I have to work with them. I've tried being a mediator and I've also tried to ignore the drama. What would you do?
2007-10-17 09:17:23 · 5 answers · asked by WxEtte 5 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
just tell 'em to save it for their mama.
seriously though, if there are specific incidents of them behaving unprofessionally, you can speak to a superior at work about it. if it's more a general atmosphere of immaturity, the best you can do is rise above it. chances are they have behaved this way since middle school, and you're not going to get far confronting them about it unless there are very specific things you can bring to their attention.
depending on your work environment, you can try to do some bonding things with them -- all eating lunch together for example, or going out together one night a month -- that might ease the cattiness and backstabbing.
ultimately, the only person you can control is yourself. do your own job as professionally and responsibly as possible, and let your coworkers do whatever makes them happy.
good luck!
2007-10-17 09:31:49 · answer #1 · answered by G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Man, I hate when people try to hand me their work, their jobs!
If they pretend they can' do their job, I ask them if the boss knows and tell them that maybe they should make him aware that they're having "training issues."
Also, I'm very frank with people. If I feel that someone is being beating around the bush, I tell them that. If they can't handle the truth, it's a personal problem that they have to rectify from within. As long as I do my job to the best of my abilities, I'm satisfied.
Crickette.
2007-10-17 12:57:46 · answer #2 · answered by Crickette 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ignore their drama. You have your own job to worry about. It's all about CYOA (Cover your own @ss). Keep your interaction with these people on a professional level only. If they claim to not know how to do a part of their jobs, and it's something you're relying on them to handle, talk to your supervisor or even Human Resources. Do not in any way reciprocate this childish behavior and do not try to make them look bad. It only makes you look worse.
2007-10-17 09:29:57 · answer #3 · answered by Erin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IDK co-workers can suck, I have one that I work with that always trys to start drama with me, even going behind my back to tell my boss that he should fire me because I am worthless. I have made a verbal and written complaint to the main owner to protect my self, luckily my boss cannot function in the office if I leave for two hours for a Dr's appt. so I know that my job is safe.
I just try to ignore her as much as possible, and when she is around I kill her with kindness, she makes herself lok stupid by telling all of the other girls in the office how bad she hates me, I keep how bad I hate her to myself, or my friends out of work, there is no reason to put anyone else in the middle of it!
2007-10-17 09:27:08 · answer #4 · answered by bodeebabe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them the truth- that you want to try to get along with everyone and you don't like to gossip and leave it at that. The problem with a lot of people is they fear not being like so they give into gossiping and telling tales. Show that you have strength of character. Tell them your new years resolution was to try to be more ethical and you decided to start early.
2007-10-17 09:40:09 · answer #5 · answered by magichanzz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋