I have a friend who I’ve known for many years who I also now work with. Their work persona is quite different to their personal one.
They can be a very difficult character - quite prickly, outspoken… tends to throw their toys out of the pram if they are not getting their way.
Can create an uncomfortable atmosphere with either histrionics or going silent on people. Her character is well known and issues have been dealt with by managers but their character is such that the same issues rear their head eventually.
I’m feeling more like I really don’t want the drama and am distancing myself a bit - this isn’t particularly difficult as has happened a bit naturally anyway.
I just wondered how people have dealt with difficult colleagues who are also friends. I’m annoyed with myself that I let it affect me so much.
thanks in advance.