I could link this post with dozen's of websites that explain what to do about nasty co-workers but I won't bother. You know the type, the one that likes to stir the pot or stabs you in the back with the supervisor. Having just pulled the knife out of my own back and then gone on a rant of what I will do to this person in retaliation, I just can't go through with all my evil plans. I am not confident that turning the other cheek is the best solution or ignoring the goings on is either but somehow I will have deal with it before it festers with the co-worker or me.
Gossip, venting of emotions or just general griping of work seems so commonplace these days that it never appears to have any consequences. Not immediate ones at least. Work revolves around what is interesting. Someone has had liposuction, this person is always coming in late, their work is substandard, and whatever is the flavour of the day. Where does it end?
Apparently, some of it ends when you are explaining to your supervisor some trumped up accusation that on the surface is oh so damning but when explained it is just another work related issue.
Life goes on and there are more important concerns and more pressing issues to deal with than worrying about office politics but it doesn’t hurt to have a back up plan.
