The 15 Most Annoying Coworkers of All Time
There’s a reason the NBC sitcom The Office was such a huge hit. Everyone can relate to having a bad boss and annoying coworkers. For many of us, the people we work with have the power to ruin an otherwise happy and productive work day. In fact, 33 percent of employees count annoying coworkers as the No. 1 reason they hate their job.
Here are the 15 worst coworkers who are ruining your 9-to-5 and destroying your career zen:
#1: The person who talks loudly on the phone about their private life
Probably didn’t need to know that much about your personal life, but I’m glad the rash is clearing up.
Which makes you feel like:
#2: The know-it-all
Congratulations, you were right one time! Now we’ll have to hear about it for the next five years.
#3: The obsessed scheduler
“No, I’m sorry I didn’t schedule this five-minute conversation. But I just want to ask you one question. It’ll just take...ok, tomorrow at 1:57 it is then.”
#4: The person who asks stupid questions
Great, now we’re going to be in this meeting forever.
#5: The office dramatist
These coworkers always throw a fit about the smallest things and suck time and energy out of everyone’s day.
#6: The office bully
You might not be in high school anymore, but certain coworkers can still make you feel like you got stuffed in a locker.
#7: The ultimate follower
If your boss said to jump out the window, this coworker would react like this:
#8: The coworker who gets too close for comfort
This person has never, ever heard the term “personal bubble.”
#9: The gossip
Anything you tell this coworker will soon be common knowledge around the whole office.
#10: The person who still doesn’t understand email
Stop hitting reply all, I don’t need you clogging up my inbox!
#11: The office creeper
You can never get away from their personal space issues and intrusive questions. No, I don’t want to tell you what I did last weekend.
#12: The person who still sends chain emails
Seriously? Has anyone ever won the lottery after passing this email on?
#13: The office comedian who isn’t actually funny
Your coworker who thinks they’re a standup comedian is always the least funny person in the office.
#14: The person with an “in” who thinks they’re the most important employee in the company
Dealing with entitled coworkers is always a nightmare.
#15: The person who always steals your food “by accident”
Yes, it was mine! That’s why it had my name on it!
What kind of annoying coworker drives you the craziest? Share in the comments!
About Ilya Pozin:
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9 年In my school I work.....hmmmm there are #6 alooot
Partner Manager (Japan)
10 年So true. Completely agree with top 2. "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Be sure to taste your words before you spit them out.
Case Support Service/Child Care Coordinator at Knik Tribal Council
10 年Cecile, I've worked with one, actually. Thankfully :-)
Executive Concierge (EC) at PwC
10 年Omg! I love this!!! lol
Senior Clinical Recuiter- TeamHealth
10 年Love this!!