What is the best way to distance myself from a negative co-worker?
Well… Your Question reminded me of my previous cowrker… Sometimes a person who appears negative is not as bad as he appears. Instead of getting away from him, try to be nicer with him. I had a coworker who was less eficient than I’m, whenever I’m awarded he was jealous. He was kinda indifferent. I mean he began to hate me and didnt give a damn about work. Actually I understood him: The guy needed appreciation and recognition. A single good word wouldnt cost much but would make him feel better. A small bar of chocolate that you leave on his desk in the morning before he comes will make him be ever grateful to you. I believe that inside every person there is a good part. Unfortunately we only see the bad aspects of a person’s personality because of miscommunication. Try to look at the bright side of him, try to look at the whole picture. He must have a problem with something and this problem is the source of his being negative. I don’t think this guy enjoys being negative, he must be
