The office! The landmine of complex social balances, assorted with a wide variety of personalities, some of which may or may not appeal to you. Navigating the booby traps, challenges and blow ups are a job in itself. Managing the colleagues you find at work, is just as taxing. Here’s a list of 5 types of colleagues you are bound to meet at work:
For the love of gossip
Often the most popular person at work, this guy has all the information about anything and anyone in the office, from dirt on the boss’s new car to some juicy tidbits about the copy guy’s new relationship. Liked and disliked at the same time, all for the love of gossip.
Sharing their joy and happiness
Remember the cheerleaders in school who wore cute outfits and used to boost the football team’s morale with their amazing routines and catchy slogans? Well, the cheerleaders of the office are no less, always circulating a zap of positive energy amongst their fellow co-workers.
Down and taking you with them
The kind to definitely keep away from, these guys with their perpetually bummed out attitude and reluctance to participate in any team building activity make sure that you, your spirit and performance are down in the dumps.
The office celebrity
Often a source of unconditional inspiration, you can spot the over achievers from miles away with their fancy clothes, sleek hair and crisp Armani suits. With conversations usually surrounding high-flying vacations and speedy cars, these are the guys that make you want to follow in their footsteps!
I’m the boss, but I want you to like me and respect me, and give me credit for your work and still like me
If you’ve watched Horrible Bosses, you’d know what we’re talking about. Passive-aggressive, fluctuating moods and discrepant deadlines, these guys tend to make the workplace a living hell.
Author Name: Shruti Kochhar
