7 Types of Difficult People You Will Meet at Work

1. The Backstabber/Poser

Some co-workers  are just plain shady. They will ask you “innocent” questions about yourself or what you’re working on and next thing you know, they steal your idea, get a raise and the corner office.  Just remember these people are co-workers, not necessarily friends, no matter how cool they seem.

2. The Gossip Artist

The common mistake that people make on the job is telling folks stuff that really isn’t their business. For the sake of your reputation, you never want to provide intimate details from home or work that’ll be churned into a heap of salacious gossip. It can come back to haunt you. Whatever you do, always be mindful of who you’re talking to and how much you’re telling that person. The person who is known for not having a filter should be avoided at all costs.

3. The Power-Driven Aggressor

You might get your competitive streak from others, but doesn’t mean that it won’t be a cause for concern in the long run. When you have people who are just as qualified, smart, ambitious and power-hungry, they will do whatever it takes to win and force others off the track if it results in belligerence, war-like behavior between comrades. These types also use tactics to get you off track. Keep your eye on the ball, girl.

4. The Melodramatic Complainer

As your patience wears thin at work, the last person you would want to deal with is a complainer. The emotional extremes of an individual constantly thwarted by life’s challenges, presents a problem in an environment where you must be cool, calm, and collected. For example, they are easily perturbed by everything and everyone who comes within their personal space which sucks up all your time and energy.

5. The Brown-noser

Brown-nosing may have its perks: more pay, less restrictions and one-on-one time with the boss who can write you that flawless recommendation upon leaving the firm. Even though it serves to benefit your cause, it’s never the attitude you should carry as a person of integrity. In the business sector, it’s viewed as the lesser form of flattery and never quite respected by others in your field.

6. The Wannabe Comedian

The laugh factory is right this way! Basically, the agenda for the office comedians is to make a mockery out of everything, and doing all they can to establish relationships with people who neither care about or want to be subjected to their brand of humor . Comedy can be subjective and accepted during lunch breaks for example. But if you start to see people loathe your unfunny behavior, it’s a sign that business isn’t the place for a comedy stage.

7. The Communicator

Isn’t it difficult trying to escape people who love to talk? It’s similar to a constant commotion of an alarm or bell ringing in your ear. But the difference is that words are echoing out of it! Yes, some people are unique for communicating effectively than others and dishing out all their business for the world to hear (in other words, no filter can contain the words that are coming out of their mouths), but in a low-key environment, there’s absolutely no place for it.

What types of co-workers really grate your nerves?