It is also very important to be self-aware in these situations, and to practice discernment so you know the difference between the know-it-all and the helpful coworker. The best way to handle this particular situation is to politely explain that while you appreciate the suggestions, you’ve got the project or task covered and that the next time you need help you’ll be sure to ask. Worse yet, they directly interfere with your process while explaining their own, wasting valuable time. Imagine you’re in the middle of a project where you’ve got yourself a nice momentum going, and all of the sudden you hear “why are you doing it that way?” followed by a diatribe about how everything you’ve done thus far is wrong, and why you should have been doing it the know-it-all way. “Why” you may ask well, because they know everything, of course!Īll kidding aside, the know-it-all can be not only infuriating, but extremely counterproductive.
The know-it-all will always tell you the best way to complete a task, all the wrong ways you’re doing anything, and why you should be doing every single thing under the sun their way. The best tactic here is to simply ignore gossip all together, and distance yourself from those who are engaging in it.ĪKA the smartest person in the room, in their own head, of course. Even the best-case scenario, one where you don’t lose your job, casts a negative light on you that will be difficult or impossible to escape. If your name comes up as a co-conspirator, it’s likely you will receive some form of disciplinary action, or worse, termination. Picture a scenario where the target of gossip is someone who has a direct impact on your standing with your employer, and Human Resources gets wind of all the talk around the office. If you’re the type of person who is friendly and approachable, it is almost inevitable that you will be faced with the choice of whether or not to engage in gossip, and I say to you: resist! You can be sure that among these cliques lives a hive of gossip, typically directed at another clique or individual. Often, you will find sporadic cliques in the workplace, along with their loyal (or not so loyal) followers.
Gossip is insidious and spreads like wildfire it makes for bad feelings and can pit people against one another.
BAD TRAITS OF A PERSON PROFESSIONAL
It’s true that gossip can be difficult to avoid, but abstaining from it in the workplace is critical to your professional survival. We’ve all been guilty of this one at one point or another, whether as the purveyor or as the patron.
Let’s take a closer look at some of these traits, along with some tips for dealing with them. Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate who just entered the workforce, or a grizzled, forty-plus hour a week veteran, you’ve undoubtedly encountered a few of the more unsavory personality traits that colleagues and coworkers sometimes have to offer.
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