Wonder why everyone at my work just can't get along. No one is helpful. No one is friendly. No one is fun. Jellousy abounds. Everyone is out to get everyone else. Does anyone have a fun workplace? What has been your funnest workplace memory? Mine was when we celebrated birthdays, and everyone ate cake - we went to out to lunch every single day in a giant caravan. We laughed and shared. Not any more. Is it just me and mine? Boo hoo...

Wow...i think we work at the same place.....

mine is ok .. I work with a bunch of men . .they are very polite and friendly .. its when you throw women in the mix it gets ugly

oh-so-true! We're all women, mostly.

I'm very fortunate to work at a place where everyone is friendly and respectful toward one another. We are all women and yet we all get along. Sure some of us are better friends than others, but still we are all considerate of each other. There are times when I've thought of seeking employment in an office and not having to bring work home or dealing with parents, but I've heard so many stories about the petty arguing that goes on between women working in offices that I decide against it.

It would have to be depressing to go to work every day and dreading uncomfortable situations knowing that unless you are able to either quit or find another job you have no other choice. It's a shame that it has to be that way.

I am very fortunate that I don't have to work nose to nose with any of my peers, but there are days when this one woman goes out of her way to push her weight around. I just look at her and think, " How immature can you get!!" I usually just laugh it off to myself! What else can you do? You don't want to get involved. It just drags you down. I can't control what other's do, so I decided it's just taking my time when I worry about it. I did feel like walking up to her a couple of days there and reaching out and clawing her eyes out!

I work in a very small office (4 people) and the other woman is one of those people that only likes to talk about themselves, their kids, their health, their husband, etc. She doesn't really want to hear about anybody else so I try to stay away from her because I cannot stand people that are "me me me" and who cares about you. So I stay at my desk, very quietly, and then she has to come over and ask me if anything is wrong, I hate that! Of course I always say no, I don't like confrontations! She is very loud too, we are just opposite personalities. The other 2 people are men who don't bother me at all. I need this job as I am the only one with a job or else I would quit trust me!

I work in an office with 6 women and 9 men. We all get along but most of the time we all just stare at our computers....no real interaction outside of small talk. The men are ok but very juvenile and the average age is 40-45. I do get so sick of that crap.

We have a tv and they guy that controls it always has it on the most stupidest shows. E channel, MTV and all that bimbo reality crap!! Yesterday they were showing boob jobs!!!!!!!!

I only work with them....don't care to spend any other time with them!

Could be considered sexual harrassement if you wanted to mention that to them I would think they would get the hint and change the channel. It creates a "hostle" work environment. You'd actually have a valid court case on that one.

Yeah I know. I have been here forever ...it's the newer guy(1 of the bosses) that is the forever 16yr old. I am one of those gals that wishes I had the nerve to confront people

I have no problems at work because as of yesterday, I no longer have a job.

OH .. senecaguns .. Im so sorry ,, I lost my job of 21 years 4 years ago .. it was awful. Now im in a place that actually appreciates me more then my old job ever did. they are very nice for the most part.. but My biggest problem right now is a woman that is telling my boss that I act "bit@hy" to her,, she is "half" joking to him but he doesnt know her very well so seems a little concerned and said something to me like "now we have to be nice to the users",, I am really biting my tongue right now because this person is a liar and a manipulator,, she lies about why she is "out sick" or says she has doctors appointments when I know for a fact she doesnt,, she has missed so much work since I started working here, her work ethic stinks,, but I have not said anything to my boss about this ,, she is just newly placed under him so he doesnt know about her yet .. but if she keeps bad mouthing me he is going to get an earful of her behaviour.. am I being petty ?? I dont think so.

I am the only female in my office with 6 other men. It's a very quiet place and everyone gets along okay. Everyone does their job and goes home. I do miss having a female around. This is the first job I've had with me being the only female. I get along better with men anyway. My entire life I've lived with massive rejection from women for some reason, and it's hurt me deeply. I'm a good person and it's never made much sense to me. I'm in this place for a reason and I'm just happy to have a job right now.

(((((((senecaguns))))))))))) I'm so sorry you lost your job. I'll keep you in my prayers that something comes along for you really soon.

OH Dear!! What happened! I am so sorry to hear this! My son is going through this too. My heart goes out to you. Please stay in touch with us here at PS. There are many here who really do care.

Hugs,

bev

So sorry you lost your job. Keep posting, we care.

If people weren't taught as children how to "play nice" in the sandbox, the bad behavior carries over to adulthood--much to our displeasure.
My method is to always "kill 'em" with kindness. I may walk away and grumble under my breath, but they'll never get the satisfaction of seeing me squirm around them.

Thanks everyone, I didn't want to hijack this thread-so I will just say in my 'former' job it was always with the office stuff. Mostly women and a couple of roosters in with the mix. I hate I lost my job, but I won't miss all of that mess.
I will miss some of the people I had been there a long time. I learned alot about people and alot about myself. Hoping to get a new and better start and thanks for the well wishes.
SenecaG's

You have a right to be angry, but I think you are being smart to be biting your tongue. If this woman continues to manipulate and lie it will probably be only a matter of time before it becomes obvious. She will discredit herself without any outside help and you will be glad that you had nothing to do with it. It's been my experience that when you give someone enough rope he/she will eventually hang him/her self. Your reputation and work ethic will speak for itself. I know it can be very frustrating, but unless your credibility comes into question, I would leave it alone for now.

Take care,
Donna

Funny this thread came up this week, I'm close to the end of my school year job and almost ready to go over the edge with the girl that I work beside for a good part of the day...she's a lovable gal but she has a very domineering personality and add to that some stress of datelines to her plate and she becomes a bear and I'm in her bulls eye....

She short tempered and snappy to me and others but if I even remotley behave in that manner in return (as in "enough already"), she's in tears running to the supervisor....and then I'm made out to be the intolerant one

Anyways, she is perimenopause although in denial (we in it can see a fellow sufferer a mile away, can't we? ) and I have tried to give her some slack but am counting the days until I walk out the door for the summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't come soon enough!

Momz