HORRIBLE COWORKER- How to get through next few weeks without saying anything direct?

Question

My coworker is awful- I am changing jobs after the new year but do you guys have remedy for how to deal with the frustration till then- i dont want to get fired for saying something- shes a night mare- she has horrible supeiority complex and incredibly selfish

Answer 1

Unfortunately, there are people like that...those with superiority complexes though you guys are basically in the same rank...If anyhting she says or does offends you, try your best to find the appropriate moment and tell her these things in a civilized and mannered way...hopefully she realizes this, if not, then go ahead and tell a superior, im pretty sure they'll do something since it's interfering with the other employees' work :)

Answer 2

Well there have been a lot of suggestions for the nice approach. Personally I don't think this works with this type of person. I have worked with similar types in different work situations and I don't accept it. I don't see why you can't say something, without it being a sackable offence - especially as you won't have to be with her for much longer. There are so many quiet responses you can give that can get the point across. It just depends on what she actually does or says that is superior or selfish. If she is implying that she is right and you are wrong - then you can simply say, "I disagree". If she is just acting in a superior manner that is not directed at you, then you can't really do much - you could look at her and frown as though you find her behaviour puzzling. If she is being selfish (can't really picture what this might be) you could comment on what it is that she has done. If it is just that you cannot stand her personality - that it irritates you and you want to express how much you hate it, then you will have to just live with the wonderful knowledge that it will soon be over, but perhaps you could say, at a time when she has done something that is obviously selfish or know-it-all , "Whew, am I glad I won't have to put up with that soon"

Answer 3

We must work at the same place because I KNOW this coworker!!! Seriously, I work with someone who fits this description to a T. She is a horrific person and wreaks havoc wherever she spews her poison. You are lucky that you will be getting out from under her in a couple of weeks.

I look at it this way - most anything can be tolerated for a couple of weeks. Just keep telling yourself that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. This is a point in time and 'this too shall pass". I don't know if you have to sit near her or if you are in an open working space, but whatever you can do to put distance between yourself and her would be advisable. Otherwise, find ways to maximize time away from her. For example, if she goes to lunch at 12:00, you go to lunch at 1:00. Then you just bought yourself 2 full hours of freedom from her. If you have flexibility on your hours, arrive an hour earlier or later and you found another hour away from her. Also, if you can, wear an ipod or othe type of musical device to block her out.

I don't have much more to answer beyond that. GOOD LUCK! And congrats on getting out of the situation in a couple of weeks. I wish I could do the same!

Answer 4

I work with a guy like that but I work in used auto sales and he wants to get me to quit so he can have my share of the customer flow. I understand your pain. Unfortunately I am gonna be stuck with hm for some time. Remember these 3 words, "Is that so?" If the evil little ***** mentions how much btter she is than you respond with, "Is that so?". You don't have to argue with her, but you aren't agreeing with her either. It's like saying, "yeah... uhuh... suuurre... right... uhuh... what the f*** ever!" without being offensive. Ofcourse if she is harrassing you, you could simply report it and get her fired thus eliminating the problem right there. Give her borring, vague,anoying responses and maybe she'll leave you alone. Good luck. And remember, it won't be long till it's over so hang in there.

Answer 5

I have totally been there and I made the mistake of retaliating...not worth it, which you already realize--so...I think you should just filter out all the b.s. she gives you and just do what you gotta do until the time is done. You should be the bigger person in this situation, it doesn't seem like she will since she has a complex and all. Don't give her the satisfaction of seeing you get upset, and be polite--I didn't say nice...just polite. Good luck to you and keep your head up.

Answer 6

I've had bad coworkers, never mean, just lazy. Try to avoid her. Please do not let people smart mouth you. Bust her out, put her in the spotlight when she messes up, but just try to avoid her and don't let her intimidate you. She probably has to be so selfish because she is so insecure about her skills on the job or her self image. You should probably feel sorry for her. Good luck and hang in there!!!

Answer 7

Just keep telling yourself that its only a few more weeks and you will be free of the wicked witch. Try killing her with kindness which should totally confuse her and laugh to yourself about how surprised she will be when you up and walk out after the new year. Otherwise all you can do is ignore her and hope the time goes by quickly.

Answer 8

Let her know that you are leaving after the new year...if that information is common knowledge. Tell her that you regret that the two of you were unable to reach a better understanding of each other. Wish her good luck, stick your hand out to shake hers goodbye, then turn and walk away.

Answer 9

placed on a reliable bra - nibble of dry biscuits (with ginger) in the previous getting away from mattress. those thoughts will bypass and be replaced with the help of alternative different yet the two frightening ingredient effects of being pregnant - then infant will come and you will ask your self why you have been complaining a pair of little discomfort in the previous delivery! you would be ok! preserve you and infant!

Answer 10

Ignore her if possible, avoid her if possible, bite your tongue, sing a happy song in your head, or kill her with KINDNESS! Pray for her, you will be less angry with her. See her as a human being who is missing something in her life. Go to your happy place. Take deep breaths and count to ten. Remind yourself you only have to hold up for a couple more weeks, OR just get over it. That's who she is, so don't waste your energy worrying about her. Good luck with her and your new job! :)