I have to admit I am struggling a little with swallowing some of the stuff that goes on at work.. but others seem to be ok with it. It's getting to the point where I'm thinking of moving on, BUT if it's me, then I need to change me!
There are two people who come across as almost caricatures of themselves. The first is 'comedically' very pleased with herself all the time. She talks about herself without exception to the point of 'I'm looking good today, don't you think I look good today' or if not she goes into small details of her, for example, itchy ear complaint and running commentary on what the doctor said (and what time her appointment was, when she'll next see him etc etc). She tells us in detail of her holidays, what she wants to buy, what she has bought and brings photos up online to show us all again in Great Detail. We also get Great Detail about all aspects of her life: hair, nails, social life, love life, family life etc etc.
I have gone along with it as far as I can smiling and asking questions but it's probably not far enough tho as she doesn't seem to like me.
I have tried talking to her about other topics, but she shows no interest and absolutely no interest in me and my life (talks over me or walks away when I try).
The other colleague just puts me down all the time and treats me like a minion / servant / his personal staff. His requests are becoming outlandish and are starting to make me feel like I'm doing a shit job.
I can't really escape these two larger than life characters without hiding in cupboards.
I know I'm sensitive, but it's a long day to weather these personalities and I'm so sad when I go home. They make me feel so irrelevant.
Sadly, the boss has no interest in asking them to be more professional.
Any advice out there?
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Are co-workers being extreme or is it me?
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forthelifeofpomme · 23/09/2018 10:34
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