A workspace consists of people from various backgrounds, which determine what kind of person they are. Although some are extremely supportive Y toolsthe good onesothers may see you as a competition and act as obstacles to success, or at least peace of mind, to perform at work, the latter are not badbut they can be uncomfortable.
After these two categories comes the worst class, namely co-workers who are, plain and simple, toxic.
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While most of your colleagues are great people, sometimes someone toxic hides (Photo: Pexels)
They are the ones who at the end of the day they suck your energy and make you doubt yourself constantly. Plus, they’re experts at gossiping and trash talking, and they’re likely to go around the office saying mean things about you. Therefore, it is important to identify them and eliminate them from your life, or at least learn to ignore them.
Here’s a look at the types of toxic colleagues you should stay away from.
Types of TOXIC COLLEAGUES that you can find in your life
The vulture
The vultures are always on the prowl to take the credit / Photo: Pexels
They are experts at taking credit when you are the one who did all the hard work.
Imagine a situation where you are trying to complete an important project. However, you are without physical and mental energy to complete the last hurdle. But then a ‘kind’ co-worker offers to help, and unbeknownst to you, he has sent it to his boss! Like a vulture, they swoop in at the last minute and fly away with the prize.
The gossip king/queen
Gossipy people don’t waste time talking about others / Photo: Pexels
Your workplace is filled with a bunch of people who know each other vaguely or closely, and there are bound to be rumours. Nevertheless, you should know that if they are gossiping about someone with youthey are likely to do the same for you with someone else.
And there are those who specialize not only in spreading rumors, but are also very good at creating them. Be very careful with those people who always come to you to tell you something bad about others, especially when they know too many details about other people. There is a potential danger in those conversations.
the fanatic
Workaholics can become unbearable, especially when they compete / Photo: Pexels
The fanatical colleague is one who is consumed by company politics. Your work life becomes a game where they are constantly trying to «win» the next job, the next promotion, and the next project. However, they spend little or no time fulfilling their current responsibilities.
Some are a bit persecuted, completely believing that promotions are not based on merit. So be careful with those who live talking about the company and its internal policies, They are unreliable in most cases.
the know-it-all
You will always run into someone who thinks they know it by book / Photo Pexels
These people thrive when they make others feel less capable and inferior.. If you approach them, you are signing up for a life full of inferiority complexes.
These people will never recognize you as their equal. They have a huge ego, which is the most important thing for them.
The backstabber
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They are the ones steal other people’s ideas to get into the boss’s good books.
Without a doubt they like each other, they are charming at first and know how to win your trust until you burn out. But when you turn around BOOM!… the lunge appears.
The lazy one
The lazy ones are impossible to avoid in any job, don’t wear yourself out on them / Photo: Pexels
Every office or workplace has its fair share of lazy people. Whether they were once good employees and became complacent with all their accomplishments, or were they just lazy from the startthese people are people you shouldn’t even bother with.
They make no real contribution to the workplace, except to perform a few menial tasks here and there. In addition, they are also the ones who complain about «all the work» that have.
the guilt tripper
Some live blaming themselves or blaming others for everything, do not give them much attention / Photo Pexels
Imagine a co-worker making a sarcastic comment about ending «early«when you’ve worked hard all day. They say it in the most passive-aggressive that makes you feel guilty for not having done anything wrong, even though it feels like you’ve committed a cardinal sin.
Those who look for blame all the time usually don’t have much to contribute and end up being a backpack of negativity that is carried around work for someone to put it on… don’t.
Conclusion:
In all jobs you will run into people unpleasantJust like in any other situation in adult life. However, you have to know that it is up to each person to take into account or not those who are a burden, or those who represent the negative of any social space.
Find people who are positive. Those that are a contribution of Energyof coolof sweetie, and hang out with those people to socialize and get co-workers. Ultimately, for every toxic there is someone who is really worth the joy, so don’t choose the black, choose the bright.