Hey everyone,
I am looking for advice. I have a toxic co-worker. Emotionally immature. High maintenance. Not above throwing a hissy fit, a blow-out of which we had to endure last week.
As time goes on, I pivot my own behavior to reflect the suggestions of many self-help guides that I have read over the years, including: sticking to the specific subject on hand (although this means shit to him), being conscious of keeping my own behavior and word choice assertive instead of aggressive (he accuses me of being aggressive, isn't factual/specific to begin with, and is the most whiney man I have ever known) and, over time, am wearing down because he is sooo Freaking. Pathetic.
My HR director is related to him, which explains why someone as talented as he is still remains in the position that he enjoys, even though my name is on a looooong roster of fellow coworkers who have filed complaints about him.
I hate walking on eggshells, but I refuse to stoop down to his level and be a small-minded pr*ck about things, when its the Issue™ stupid! (apologies to Carville).
Any suggestions of dealing with this?
I am looking for advice. I have a toxic co-worker. Emotionally immature. High maintenance. Not above throwing a hissy fit, a blow-out of which we had to endure last week.
As time goes on, I pivot my own behavior to reflect the suggestions of many self-help guides that I have read over the years, including: sticking to the specific subject on hand (although this means shit to him), being conscious of keeping my own behavior and word choice assertive instead of aggressive (he accuses me of being aggressive, isn't factual/specific to begin with, and is the most whiney man I have ever known) and, over time, am wearing down because he is sooo Freaking. Pathetic.
My HR director is related to him, which explains why someone as talented as he is still remains in the position that he enjoys, even though my name is on a looooong roster of fellow coworkers who have filed complaints about him.
I hate walking on eggshells, but I refuse to stoop down to his level and be a small-minded pr*ck about things, when its the Issue™ stupid! (apologies to Carville).
Any suggestions of dealing with this?
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