It could be difficult to comprehend a coworker’s inappropriate behavior. When a coworker treats you poorly, it’s not always because of you or how well you do your job. It’s likely that the colleague has a personality disorder or acts hostilely against everyone at work. Despite issues in their personal life having no bearing on work, the coworker may be bringing negativity to the workplace. The main topic of this blog post is how to deal with a difficult coworker when resentment is a plausible but avoidable motive.
How You’re Feeling
I worked on that project for four weeks to make it a success, and everyone praised me for my efforts. anything except Johnny He doesn’t give himself enough credit to be happy for me. He said “Congratulations,” but I could see he was nasty and envious. I don’t know why he appears to consider me a threat. My instinct warns me to be alert for a cunning attack.
A Coworker’s Envious Thoughts
I don’t see why Melanie is getting so much attention from everyone. I could have completed the assignment more effectively if it had been assigned to me. She didn’t just get fortunate and land the project, in my opinion. I’m curious as to how she got it. I’ll have to dig into her since I’m positive that she lied about me if I don’t, I’ll be assigned that assignment. She won’t know what hit her because I’ll exact my retribution.
Strategy
If you can, try to persuade your coworker to think more favorably while defending yourself.
1. Always speak in a cheerful and friendly manner. Conflict should be avoided, especially if others are present.
2. State that the value of each person’s contribution is assessed. Because of the subpar work of another individual, one’s work is either not excellent or not valued. Each person’s work might either be excellent or terrible on its own.
3. Help out a fellow employee. Help them develop their specific goals and acquire their special skills and capabilities. As a consequence, they will feel more assured.
Strategic Talk
You: Johnny, I have no desire to discuss it. We can be civil to one another. If you can’t talk about this other project right now, let’s talk about it later. (Then leave.)
You’re good at making instructive films, Johnny. Have you ever considered asking your employer for permission to go to the lecture he suggested last week?
Using genuine compliments will help you calm down envious employees. Make them like you right before they begin to dislike you. Discuss their interests, express your respect for their successes, and offer useful advice so they may think about concepts that may not have occurred to them previously.
With caution, continue
Using genuine compliments will help you calm down envious employees. Make them like you right before they begin to dislike you. Discuss their interests, express your respect for their successes, and offer useful advice so they may think about concepts that may not have occurred to them previously.
Last modified: December 7, 2022
