How to Deal With Annoying Coworkers

[@RaymondTurkson]

I avoid annoying co-workers as much as possible and keep interaction to a minimum.

[@Lala.H.R]

Yeah

[@tanishamack8593]

Lol 💯

[@lindak8307]

I avoid co workers as much as possible and only interact with people that I like who also like me.

[@Ejejesksjs]

@@lindak8307 facts.

[@Kevinguth]

That’s how you do it!! 🙌🏾 💯

[@MNP208]

What can employees do when we are forced to sit in an enclosed space with annoying coworkers? I feel as if my only solution is to find a new job.

[@MNP208]

@Susie Moore I am in a nurses station. I was told “I don’t know what we can do about that” Time to move on.

[@MNP208]

@Mazinblaster Z I don't feel "harmed", just annoyed. It's the constant droning on and on, day in and day out. Also, some people get away with making racist comments.

[@cameronpage2878]

This is the exact comment I wanted to make.

[@eclegette]

I feel so much with you. I'm in a same situation 😕🙏

[@gabbyvillarreal1062]

I would just ignore them or report them if they are just targeting you on purpose, especially if they’re just being straight-up rude for no reason.

[@PotterSpurn1]

When dealing with a narcissistic colleague, none of these approaches work. If you aren't dealing with a narcissistic colleague, you won't have ongoing problems with them in the first place.

[@gd4344]

Sometimes it’s hard to avoid annoying coworkers especially when they are in a managerial position or a trainer.

[@ShaunaHatch]

If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Maya Angelou.

[@dees1107]

All of my coworkers annoy me in some way. There is one that is loud, another that complains all day, and another one is nosey and talks too much. All of the constantly gossiping and complaining all day. I try to ignore all of them. Unfortunately I can’t separate myself from them; We have to work together.

[@susie-moore]

Hi Dee! Yes, sometimes we have to work with coworkers in a less than ideal situation - but you can only control YOU! You've got this!

[@goodantics866]

thats my worst nightmare

[@GB3770]

Nice advice but my tactic was a bit stronger: I told my Boss - "calm her down or I will and if I do I might make her cry." She's pretty calm now. :)

[@susie-moore]

Thank you for sharing!

[@viktorijanovak336]

I said “please be quiet now “and they did stop talking. sometimes people forget they are at work and get lost in gossip. Don’t suffer in silence and try to be fake perfect and nice ,it will only hurt you from inside.

[@susie-moore]

Good for you to be vocal and kindly set those boundaries, Viktorija!

[@actorsinsider9967]

In addition to "lose the grudge" I learned to just keep calm and get hyper focused on my job. Soon those people will either get with the program or leave due to feeling like they don't fit in or getting themselves fired.

[@susie-moore]

YESSSS!!!!

[@mnikon944]

the problem is that that annoying co-worker is the one that I invited to join the company, referred and did trainings. at the same time, we are studying at the same faculty. Never, never offer your "friends" from uni to join you at work!

[@emmaomosheri5836]

Exactly what a going true now😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@aureliacedeno1272]

Good advice👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 at times I feel like I’m going into high school when I arrive at work🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@susie-moore]

Aurelia!! Thank you so much for sharing! I'm glad you found it helpful!! ❤️

[@ahmadfouad4378]

Setting boundaries & focusing on being professional are the best ways work with any co-worker.

[@susie-moore]

Yes, Ahmad! Thank you for sharing!

[@MattWongIR]

I usually try to limit my time with them if possible. I will adjust my behaviour a bit if it saves us having issues but I also try to remember not to make too many concessions and to stand my ground when needed. I really enjoyed this video! You have a new subscriber👍

[@mayahernandez3893]

Even when u do try to ignore them they always find another way to annoy the shit out of u🙄

[@zestrokeshehe]

PREACH !

[@rolon-ew5kl]

Got some idiots I work with in a restaurant that are constantly trying to find new annoying ways to piss me off.

[@rosesrabbitsandravens4350]

This was my fave talk on this topic, so far...that's such an important reminder, to simply remove yourself from the abrasive trolls in life as much as possible instead of letting yourself become enmeshed in the quicksand of their drama etc, I also love the spiritual perspective summing up things at the end of this talk...I'm definitley a fan now of this particular coach!

[@cpklapper]

Your video dovetails nicely with my experience and thinking. I was regularly assaulted by gangs of children in my grade after school. This began after I skipped kindergarten. My role model then was an idol of my Mom’s, Dag Hammarskjold, the Swedish economist who became the second Secretary-General of the United Nation. I applied political economic analysis to this circumstance and determined that those in my grade had formed same-age societies due to the policy of social-promotion. As someone who was younger than my grade-mates, I naturally became a target of those societies. I therefore did not become angry with those in my grade, instead continuing to cultivate friendships with school-mates of all grades, as well as exploiting my skill in running and taking the advice of friends who told me of alternate routes home from school, which enabled me to maintain my pacifist leanings. In civic life, I have strongly advocated for a return to academic-promotion through course examinations as the sole means of moving from grade to grade. As a parent, I have strongly opposed the notion of “socialization” in schools and have instilled in my children a compassion for social pariahs and a willingness to stand up for the young and weak against social authority.

[@FashionFun11]

Question, Why Co-Workers always feel the need to disrespect you just to get their point across or trying to put on the show for others.

[@YesToTech]

Absolutely adored your advice on how to deal with annoying coworkers! Will definitely be implementing this! :)

[@amandapelletier5815]

These are really great tips! I usually try to keep contact to a minimum

[@sugarandspice2136]

The attention seeking co-workers with the heightened sense of self importance are the worst. 😂

[@shirley1413]

New subscriber,,,this is the best advice on this subject,,,, very simple and to the point. I will be rewatching this as I am surrounded by difficult people, ❤❤❤

[@EarthAngel__1111]

I take care of myself and I dress really well. I get annoyed because people copy what I wear. I just work and go home and I dont deal with office gossip. Its just really annoying

[@sadeanthony2760]

Some really great tips here. I have definitely learned about setting boundaries it does lead to a lot more respect

[@mechengineer4894]

There was also a guy who would come to you're desk and talk gibberish non-stop for 15 minutes. He would do it 2 or 3 times a day. Then one day, he stopped coming to my desk. In fact, he actively avoided me. Turns out one of my coworkers told him I was a nutcase and I was charged with attempted murder of another coworker few yrs ago using my bare hands. He added the charges were dropped after the guy came out of a 4 month coma. Not sure how he comes up this stuff, but it was very effective. In return, I would call him whenever I saw the talker at his desk giving him an excuse to make the guy go away.

[@Hannah.Alexia]

I have some coworkers who talk about their personal lifes way too much and I’m just sitting there listening to it just trying my best to mind my business lol. Then the complaining coworker who complains about everything and wants everything her way.. I dread going in most days because of this. I wish people weren’t so comfortable sharing a bunch of tmi and personal info to coworkers cause it kind of makes me uncomfy 😂

[@susie-moore]

Hi Hannah! Thank you so much for sharing! Setting boundaries with co-workers isn't always easy - but that may be what is best for YOU. You know what is best for you! xx ❤️

[@rebeccamontano9538]

Thank you!! So helpful

[@susie-moore]

YAY!! So glad you found it helpful! ❤️

[@clinteastwood1339]

So basically, “suck it up”?

[@susie-moore]

Here's what I know - there are many tips and tools you can utilize when dealing with people - however, at the end of the day, you are responsible for you and your actions and attitudes and how you choose to interact!

[@commanderkeeno5552]

There’s a guy in the office who is a really nice guy, doesn’t gossip or backstab but he continually gets up from his chair to interject or say something silly over the top of what you’re saying when he’s not a part of the conversation. He does this even from the next room!

[@ElizabethSampson]

OMG I do not miss dealing with this! So great of you to address this issue!

[@mb8593]

Its great advice. The one thing I didnt love is whenyou stated "dont change people, you cant". I find personally that when people say you cant it is usually not true. It is either they cant or they think its not worth doing. A lot of advice i come across revolves round changing yourself to accomodate for systems "you cant" change. I think this is great advice for followers but not for leaders.

[@EdenGold]

Why is this just the absolute best video! Thank you!

[@ShishirKhadka]

Thanks for sharing the helpful video Susie.

[@AmyNCole-luv4God]

You have such a range.., of helpful topics! U do a great job! Ty.

[@ortallevitan1]

You are truly incredible! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge 😊

[@MoniqueBushee]

i always try my best to be empathetic and positive in these situations! thank you for sharing your tips!

[@Iamqjr]

I was at work and one of my coworkers belly ached because he was working on a day that was outside his availability (which he knew of a week ahead of time and never disputed it with management) so he knew that he was going into work that day. Then he said it sucked because he couldn't shower because he partied the previous night and had beer all in his hair... Whenever I tried to offer solutions to his problems, he would just blame management which he refused to go to anyway. Not to mention he talks behind everyone's backs and calls them names. Is it just best to let people like that complain rather than trying to help them out? Because every time I try to help this guy, he always ignores the advice and blames someone else for problems that he created.

[@susie-moore]

I think you are amazing for trying to help! However, at the end of the day, you are only responsible for how you choose to react and respond and interact with others! Let it be easy and let that burden go!

[@mynameismr.solodolo1418]

I needed to hear this because I haven’t heard this yet tbh thanks for the advice tho💯🤝

[@susie-moore]

So thankful that you found this valuable!

[@mynameismr.solodolo1418]

@@susie-moore thanks susie, I need to remember your words at my job I’m barely 1 month into

[@konigvonpreuen8065]

I sit right next to a 40+ year old guy at work who is constantly sniffling, coughing, hacking, burping, smacking lips. What makes the situation more annoying is that he's also an A-hole to anyone and everyone and brags about childish things like speeding and talking back to police. He's also a huge know-it-all, who is constantly telling people that they are wrong about any random thing.

[@susie-moore]

Thanks so much for listening and sharing your own experience! I'm not sure if it's possible - but could you perhaps nicely ask a supervisor to have a different work area?

[@christophersmith2891]

I have this one co work. She keeps calling me all the time asking me to help her with this and that mostly outside work-related things like helping with paying her phone bill, trying to guess her email password????, printing, zipping her jacket, … I tried to put my earphones on to ignore her; she will keep yelling. And it’s really distractive!

[@susie-moore]

Hi Christopher. Sounds like it may be time to politely but firmly set some boundaries with this co-worker. You can do it!

[@mariamarmar8321]

Small office 6 people, work can be intense, volume or detail wise or both. Environment ideal, no cattiness/politics, friendly, loving and supportive employees. We try to get our work done. My Problem: productive, multi-tasking, bright coworker is very, very, VERY talkative. Gets her work done and done well regardless. Result: distracted, interrupted, unable to focus coworker who stays late too often and constantly struggles. Fed up. Years in. Advice?

[@f50koenigg]

I really dont know what to do with a female co worker of mine thats really annoying like asking the same question despite having it confirmed already in a short interval, its really frustrating. Can someone give me advice? I have been trying really nice and not trying to be straightforward to say whats really in my mind, working with her really stressing me the f out at work.

[@catherineblue5607]

These are good tips, thank you!

[@ArturoJohnson]

great video! this is so interesting topic.

[@guidofeliz8384]

Hi Sucie. What you are about to read is not in my head nor is it a movie. It's a new reality for me at the job. There's something strange going on at the site in reference to me as an employee. Beyond the shadow of doubt, I know that someone has been going around defaming my good name and character in the building. As you know, this act is against the law. This is called defamation of character. Am I right? Why do I say this? Many of the people who have been friendly to me for more than two years have suddenly stopped communicating, especially when I am posted in the lobby. This new attitude towards me started about 5 weeks ago. I firmly believe that many of the employees from various departments are trying to make me feel unwanted hoping that I would leave the site. I spoke to several of my coworkers about what is happening to me. They told me to simply ignore the silent treatment, do my job and go home. Of course, this is easier said than done. There is a group effort to make me feel unwanted and uncomfortable. If I did something wrong or offended anyone, I would like to know exactly what I did that would compel a group of employees who have been saying hello to me for more than two years to suddenly stop all communications. By the way, this is only happening to me and not my coworkers. The silent treatment is only directed to me when posted in the lobby. I don't know who started the rumor, why the rumor was started and what exactly was spread about me. The rumor has ruined my good name and character not only in the lobby but on different floors and into several departments. If one or two employees decided that they no longer wanted to talk to me, I would not bother to post my story here. However, the number of people who continue to give me the silent treatment grows on a daily basis. Everyday, without exaggeration, a new employee is added to the DON'T TALK TO ME list, if you know what I mean. It is hard to work and be ignored. I make a decent salary and so walking away from the job is not a good idea. Questions: 1. What is the best way to handle the silent treatment at the job? 2. What would you do in my situation? 3. What is the main reason for giving an employee the silent treatment? Thank you.

[@jamesdove4332]

I just keep quiet and when they ask me something I just look I'm not in my head yes or no and keep walking they be like why don't you talk to me I tell them I have a job to do and it's not talk silent kills and when you a silentd it just tears them apart that's the only way I know not to hurt their feelings and mine yet it works

[@susie-moore]

Thanks for sharing, James!

[@johnredorn]

Ignore them and they will leave you alone

[@marcusaureliusstoic]

Great tips! 💯🔥

[@mechengineer4894]

Had this one guy who'd always be the first in line at the self serve soup station in the office cafeteria. He made everyone in line wait for 10 min so he could scoop out whatever the premium ingredient was. If it was Italian Wedding soup, he'd fish out every meatball. If it was chicken noodle, he'd hoard all the chicken meat. Then one day, he did it when a visiting executive was 2nd in line. He was banned from the cafeteria after that.

[@jameshermey5387]

Any advice on what to do about someone who stands too close? Or the person who will literally follow you to your car during lunch? Or how to handle a compulsive liar? Or the usurper? Or the person who will literally stand in the way, preventing you from getting work done?

[@jimmyjones1266]

They should tell all staff this when they start a new job

[@susie-moore]

Hey Jimmy! Glad you found the video helpful!! Thanks for watching!

[@bushraadnan6103]

I literally came here as I really need to deal 😢

[@pulvi3329]

I have an issue where one of the managers I have is constantly micro-managing or constantly scrutinising my work when my other supervisors are on holiday. It’s effecting the way I work as I fall behind on the tasks I am supposed to do day to day.

[@Internetguy_L337_90D]

i have a co-worker that i am teamed up with and he dont communicate 100% of the time and gets annoyed or angry that he is forced to use words to communicate he expects me to basically read his mind and follow his head movements to signal what he wants me to do. i have told him that for me to understand wtf he wants use words, it only words for a day or two then its back to the same pattern. i like my job and have a stable life and i dont want to quit. why does it seem that every work place has that one person that makes work annoying.

[@katelynnlee5158]

What about a coworker who accepts every single assignment and promises customers that it’ll be done by the end of the day, and he won’t ever touch or do those assignments? By the time my shift starts and he leaves, there are over 20 huge assignments and there are already a ton of customers in line that I have to tend to?

[@susie-moore]

Katelyn - thanks for sharing. This sounds like a tough situation for sure. However, it sounds like something that maybe needs to be addressed with your superior...

[@NarrowPath_7]

I have a coworker that keeps making errors and it's my job to check his work. I've been polite about his errors but them being repetitive is annoying . So now he's giving attitude, yet I'm just doing my work giving corrections, now if I speak to the manager about his constant errors he'll get into trouble. So it's like what now

[@susie-moore]

Thank you so much for watching! I appreciate it. I definitely understand how this could be a tough and sensitive situation. Maybe you could possibly have a kind and polite, and yet direct with the coworker and explain your role and how it works. That way as well, if you have to elevate the issue to a supervisor, you've also tried to be as clear as possible about expectations, etc.

[@daytonapeanut]

What happens when you're put in a position of psuedo authority, but the new hires are unpleasant, highly reactionary to any criticism or correction or even requests, lazy, manipulative, deceitful, wasteful, clutterbugs, make decisions that make zero sense, have zero concept of time or cost efficiency, and instead of working like to hang around and regale you about how everybody hates them? Asking for a friend.

[@arnieg4129]

In LA it’s sooo annoying lol 😂

[@susie-moore]

Thanks for sharing, Arnie!

[@wedikeshi8461]

Can you guys give me advice how to deal with my annoying coworker who tells me not to use my phone and do not sit.... I got angry

[@ZakkuTakku]

The coworkers who annoy me the most are the ones who, for some reason, feel the need to tell you about every little detail of their personal life, as if you're their personal therapist or something. I don't mean to be antisocial or anything, but I'm the type of person who wants to just focus on their work when there's work to be done. I'm here to do my job and get paid, not be your free therapist lol

[@kygmom]

Nothing new that I didn't know.... Your method works if it is about normal annoyance that you talked about. My coworker who sits right beside me clears her throat really loud every 1-3 minutes. I am not joking. I counted them. I know she cannot help it nor her fault. It could be medical condition or anxiety/tic. But I am literally losing my mind. I spoke to the manager and she is okay for me to work at different desk but only part of the day - couple of hours for me to take a break from listening to her. It's nice to be away from her for few hours but the trouble is, our office is so small and walls are paper-thin, I can hear her anywhere I go. Even in the bathroom. I tried ear buds, listened to music/pod cast etc., meditation, breathing technique, going for a walk during break, etc. I didn't try to change her. I tried different method to not to be consumed by it. Nothing worked. I cannot just quit the job and find another because I am a single parent and where I live, it is hard to find another position in the industry I am in with similar pay. I've been working with her for a year. I am at the end of the rope. Today, it was so irritating, I wanted to cry and get up and leave. Even after I came home, that noise is in my ear, I just wanted to cry. Any advise that I haven't tried?

[@nina755]

Compassion can give u a codependents behaviors or a fixer .

[@susie-moore]

Hey Nina! Thanks for sharing! Compassion without boundaries can! But compassion can also be a beautiful and much needed trait!

[@alexandrarodriguez3057]

I have one very annoying co worker at work , I work at retail I work in photo department she works at the front I get so busy she will come to me to gossip about other co workers and she texts me non stop on my days off it’s very annoying she complains about work about other co workers likes to gossip about other coworkers or just text me about dumb stuff I get very annoyed I feel that I’m not enjoying my day off she sometimes texts me on my work days I’m getting so annoyed at her she was texting me on my vacation but I dint respond her how can I make her stop texting me ?

[@susie-moore]

Great question, Alexandra! I know it may be uncomfortable, but you can set boundaries and then kindly express your boundaries with her.

[@MichelleRoots]

LOL love this video!!! I'm self employed, but I hear stories when My hubs comes home from work everyday! I will forward this to him - thanks for sharing!

[@joes0406]

What if you get stuck in the break room with them?

[@zestrokeshehe]

Headphones in

[@mr.sushi2221]

Just let me do my job and do yours treat me with respect. Not a lot.

[@ayannasellsnewhomestexas]

I have the same annoying co worker like he talks about any and everything for no reason and i know he can tell im not interested or busy but he goes on and on! He is so annoying. He is a nice guy but his conversation isnt for me especially when he talks about other employees or tries to get in my business. So annoying. I would to tell him to stf up and go do some work

[@susie-moore]

Hey Ayanna! Thanks so much for watching! Sometimes kindly yet firmly setting boundaries is the best thing to do with coworkers and situations like this. It's not always easy but necessary.

[@katemariemc]

Thank you :(

[@susie-moore]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@ufcman8015]

I work with a guy that is always trying to be funny and maybe 2% of what he says is funny. 98% is really stupid. it is almost impossible to deal with.

[@lkw5699]

You are lovely

[@susie-moore]

Thank you!!

[@Danielle-m3i]

I have some doozys for sure

[@robk4099]

There always a pest or couple of pests you have to deal with at work I mean any workplace, invariably you will end up in jobs where there are omnipresent, unavoidable really they are everywhere

[@ZakkuTakku]

The coworkers who annoy me the most are the ones who, for some reason, feel the need to tell you about every little detail of their personal life, as if you're their personal therapist or something. I don't mean to be antisocial or anything, but I'm the type of person who wants to just focus on their work when there's work to be done. I'm here to do my job and get paid, not be your free therapist lol