Individual Differences - People who drives you crazy at work!

@anc457 (186)
Thailand
February 21, 2010 2:12am CST
someone who pretends to be knowledgeable, but the opposite. someone who misunderstood people's actions and words w/o clarrifying. someone who believes in his/her own interpretations as absolute truth. someone who's drawing conclusions based his/her "biased" observation. someone who can't distinguish hearsay vs. truth someone who talks at someone's back and smiles infront of someone's face like an angel. someone who needs to be understand but can't understand. someone who doesnt care if he/she hurt others feelings, but cares alot when he's/she's hurt.
3 responses
@Cheiyen (317)
• Philippines
22 Feb 10
know-it-alls, broken records, gossipers, whiners... i feel that these people are toxic officemates or co-workers. i think that these people have low self-esteem so they do everything to get your attention. they must have unresolved issues in the past or unhappy childhood that they still seek for attention in the corporate world. they've forgotten the main purpose of being on the job: to work, help coworkers and be productive. i doubt if their kind contribute to the productivity of the company where they're working because these people usually spend their time talking about themselves say bragging about something or even nothing, talking about other people's lives, digging about issues that they feel are hot or "in" at the moment, criticizing this and that thing/person. believe me that they've got a lot of time talking their lungs out and they've forgotten how to listen to the words that come out of their mouth. if i'd be given a chance, i would love to give them the gift of silence and self-examination. i'm not posting this because i'm self righteous or something. i've got my frailties, too but at least i know my limitations and tries hard to be considerate of the people around me. i have a life and work to be busy enough with. but actually, sometimes, we just have to ignore them because once they've noticed that there isn't any audience who is interested, they won't put on a show. finally, it's not fair to take what people say against us personally. we know ourselves better more than anyone else. it's unfair to focus on these toxic personalities. it's not your duty to pay attention to them. filter your ears. put your earplugs on. nothing beats having a peace of mind. it's the secret to a happy life. enjoy mylotting!
@anc457 (186)
• Thailand
22 Feb 10
sometimes we try not to mind these "toxic personalities" as you described it, but it's getting to the nerves already, you tried to calm down but they're pushing you to your limit. we may put on our earplugs and try to ignore but still is ringing in your ears as loudly as the clashing cymbals "oh! my ear drums" i may cover my ears but i see, i cover my eyes but i smell, i cover my nose but i feel - live and let go, or go with the flow? but you're right, they've got fixations from childhood i believe. they need to resolve issues by themselves, they need help. my shout out! WOULD SOMEBODY OUT THERE HELP PLEASE! i'm begging :-)
@lienarak (28)
• Thailand
22 Feb 10
Mine would be: Someone who's narrow-minded and takes your advice against you; someone who pretends to be nice but with hidden anger; someone who thinks s/he knows all; someone who butts in in a conversation s/he doesn't know about; someone who's slow to "pick" what you mean; someone who never listens; someone who shows-off that which s/he can't really carry gracefully, lol! Unknowingly,I may have some or even all of those I listed,so I might have driven my colleagues crazy. My apologies, then. Individual differences are what make our world a wonderful and challenging place to live in. Thank God, He has given most of us the virtue of patience.
@anc457 (186)
• Thailand
22 Feb 10
yup no one is exempted, all of us may have at least two or three of those on the list. neither do i is excepted from that. the thing is if most people in your workplace was and is offended by a person who has this "attitude" think again :-) if you were actually offended not only once but twice or more, think again hehehe thanks for the sharing lienarak
@sunita64 (6469)
• India
21 Feb 10
You can find such persons in every organisation, but I feel major thing is that one should keep a watch on oneself whether all the above qualities do not enter in his or her own life. That way you can stop people hating you. I truly wish from god that please do not make me like that and do not let such persons meddle in my life as well.
@anc457 (186)
• Thailand
22 Feb 10
we all are different indeed, but if most of those listed are found in one person and that person happens to be one of your co-workers - whoa! better quit from work i guess :-)but i agree with when you said we just pray that God will not lead us to meet such kind of a person. or if t really happens, pray that God will give us more patience to understand such kind of a person. thanks sunita64