Every workplace comes with a lot of personalities that will definitely influence your work experience. The obnoxious, the brag, the bully, the proud, the arrogant, the selfish, the malice gossip, the Karens of the World! Some of them can become your friends while others will definitely make your life miserable while in work.
Sadly, you can’t just get rid of these people who you don’t like because you are working in the same place. It is also a fact of life in work that you need to get along for the sake of your career.
If you have people at work you don’t like, here are some tips to follow so you can make your collaborations with them a bit more bearable:
Tip 1: Adjust your reactions
Sometimes, we influence the conflict we have with our co-workers through our reactions towards them. Make it a point to ask yourself what makes your co-workers unlikable and see if your reactions are warranted.
If you just think they are “unlikable”, it is important that you adjust your reactions to them and not avoid them. You should also keep your cool even if they annoy you for the little things.
Tip 2: Understand your differences
Each one of us have different personalities which can cause you to class with one another. If you prefer working on your own, you may find it hard to work with someone who is outgoing and prefers working on a group.
On the other hand, people who are outgoing may see you as a boring person to be with because you prefer working on your own. Always be aware of your differences and adjust your behaviour accordingly so you can work with them properly.
Tip 3: Put yourself in their shoes
Working with someone you don’t like can make your work life miserable, but it is possible they are only acting that way because they are experiencing something bad at home.
If this is the case for your co-worker, try to be understanding and don’t tempt them to react to you.
Tip 4: At all times, remain professional
This means keeping personal attacks to zero, no small talk and reduce any unnecessary meet ups to a minimal.
Split up the roles clearly and have someone else to document everything. Everything spoken should be noted down to prevent future misunderstanding.
Even you may be tempted to, don’t bitch about your coworker to another coworker. You don’t want karma to boomerang its way to you.
Tip 5: Reduce your contact
Since you are working in the same place, try to reduce the amount of contact that you have with them by using different routes to the office or change your break times. You can also email them instead of reaching out to them personally.
Tip 6: Delegate your work
If you have to work with them but you think you won’t be able to do so because of your sentiments to them, you can hand-off the task to someone else. This should really be the last resort.
Speak to your team leader about your decision and explain why you wish to delegate to work to someone else. By doing this, you won’t cause problems for the team and avoid getting into a conflict with your co-worker.
Conclusion
When you are at work and have people you don’t like surrounding you, don’t immediately think you are getting the worst luck in your office space. Others also have to deal with co-workers they can’t stand but have to work with. With these tips above, you will be able to deal with them head on and still work with them efficiently for the betterment of your company and your careers.
Relationships at work aren’t easy with a combination of colourful characters, here are some tips I accumulate in the past:
How to Reject a Colleague Who Wants to Date You
How to Win Your New Colleagues Over in Your New Job?
How to Politely Turn Down After-Work Socialising Without Hurting Your Career or Offending Your Coworkers
Annoying Office Habits of Your Co-workers
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great ideas Kally!
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Thank you so much, Cindy. Have a great day!
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Reducing contact will solve all. 😀
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True, of course!
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You have given very practical tips. Thanks!
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Thank you so much!
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All excellent tips. You have the best professional advice, Kally!
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Thank you so much! How are you doing? Still basking in the joyness of purple?
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My pleasure!! Very well, thanks! Have your Covid restrictions lifted yet? Does your baby girl get to go to a park yet? You know it!! I got a purple couch!! I need to post about it! My dotcom site is gone. Now I’m @ purpleslobinrecovery20.design.blog
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The restrictions are back on again. At least, we do get to go to the park this time. Did you managed to get everything sorted out and transfer to the new blog?
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Oh no! Yay! At least you can go to the park.
Yes, sort of. http://www.purpleslobinrecovery20.design.blog
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Thank you for very helpful tipps, Kally! Enjoy your day! Michael
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You’re awesome, Michael. Thank you.
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:-)) Thank you, Kally! Enjoy your weekend!
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You too, Michael! Stay happy!
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Thank you, Kally! You too!
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Little wax dolls and a box of pins have always worked for me.
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Oh my! Gregory! You made me laugh so hard I almost fell out of my chair. Yes, this has crossed my mind.
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Great advices 👏💙
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Thank you so much!
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At this point it is great to even have a job… great tips! It’s good to see that changing jobs is not an option 😀
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Lol! Well… it really depends if you have a psychotic coworker.
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😂🤡
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That some exceptionally unique advices 😁
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Thank you so much!
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Nice post and great advice..
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Thank you so much!
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Good One Kally.
My comments are an over-simplification; but I’m quite tired today.
The “Golden Rue”; TREAT EVERYONE as you would like to be treated by them. Amen!
God Be with Us,
Patrick
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I sit by someone on the same table in church to write down some contributions that come in. When I get to church 1st and she comes in later, she will sit without greeting me but I when I get there after her I always acknowledge and greet her. Obviously, am thinking she thinks of herself as “too big”. Per your golden rule, should I continue to doing this?
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Big hugs. Please don’t overtired yourself, Patrick.
The Chinese have a saying “Rest more to walk further”.
Stay blessed, stay happy and stay safe.
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A fabulous list of tips, Kally. They do feed into what I call being professional (including your point on being professional!).
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Thank you very much, Sean. TGIF!
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As always, excellent advice! I will try! 🤗
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Thank you so much! Try and let me know if it works for you.
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Helpful tips 🙌
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Thank you, Mariam.
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Nice one Kally, as always.
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Thank you so much.
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Certainly #5.. and it helps when you’re WFH 😂
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Absolutely!
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I love the tips you shared, Kally. ❤
Empathy and acknowledging our differences does help. 💯
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Awwww… thank you!
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I love the tips you shared, Kally. ❤
Empathy and acknowledging our differences does help. 💯
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These are some great tips! It can be irritating when personalities clash at work, but it’s important to still do our best to get along. Serious issues that lead to work disruption will need to be addressed in some way, but mild annoyances or differences can usually be worked around with care and professionalism.
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Wise words! You basically sum it all up. Thank you for your visit. Stay safe and stay happy.
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Wow! Nice piece kally
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Thank you so much, Godfrey.
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Good one Kally..keep going..
Anu💙
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Thank you so much, Anu!
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Number 4 is a must one bad interaction can follow on throughout their career.
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I think so too!
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Terrific tips
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Reblogged this on worldtraveller70.
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perfectly said, Kally — great to acknowledge that sometimes we don’t like our coworkers & then move on from there
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Thank you so much! Hope you are having fun during this holiday.
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quiet fun lol
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