How Do You Handle A Difficult Co-Worker?
Sometimes it only takes one difficult person to turn a good job into a bad job. You mind your own business but one co-worker keeps causing problems at work. There is no need to feel helpless. Here are some things you can do to handle a difficult co-worker. Take a stand. Talk to the difficult person. Be kind but stern. Sometimes people don’t realize the trouble they are causing others. Assess the situation. Put your emotions aside and define the problem. Then take control of the situation so that you don’t let the person bully you into doing what they want. Turn constant negative talk into something positive. Tell the negative person you disagree with their negativity. Then counter with positive points of your own. Mind your own business. If it doesn’t involve you, stay out of it. Difficult people want your input to fuel their negative behavior. Do your own work and stay out of any trouble that does not really concern you. Watch your back but don’t be paranoid. Make sure the co-worker i
