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[this is my nic]

They are definitely out there!  Work long enough and you'll run into every type.  

[occasionalrain]

The only advice these experts give is to avoid the toxic co-workers. Easier said than done and guaranteed to be noticed by those being avoided making you a target. 

[suzyQ3]

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@occasionalrain wrote:

The only advice these experts give is to avoid the toxic co-workers. Easier said than done and guaranteed to be noticed by those being avoided making you a target. 

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@occasionalrain, depending upon circumstances, it can difficult.

One thing that helps is to be very cautious in the beginning. Don't get overly chummy with anyone until you get a lay of the land.

[hippiechick7897]

I have one co-worker who is 4 out of 6 of those 🤭

[SeaMaiden]

When I was working I do not know who was worst....my  toxic co workers or the toxic customers.  Thank goodness I do not have to deal with either anymore.  

[hsawaknow]

When I read number one my first thought was one of QVC show host....

[lovesrecess]

If you have spent a year in the workplace, you recognize most, if not all, of these types of toxic co-workers. The backstabber is the one I was most familiar with...with the Know-it-all a close second....but they have all found their way into my world over the years.

I would add another type: the "it's all about me" co-worker; they talk about nothing and no one but themselves and how fabulous they are....it is exhausting and the work is still there waiting to be done...

[jeanlake]

Sometimes all 6 types are living in one personality. Always makes for an interesting work day. Love this Bill Murray (comedian) quote -- "The more relaxed you are, the better you are at everything: the better you are with your loved ones, the better you are with your enemies, the better you are at your job, the better you are with yourself."

[Texasmouse]

One person I work with is a chit chatter but also a bully so you'd BETTER listen when she wants to chat. 

[Johnnyeager]

We recently all took a class in harassment and office bullying.  It was interesting to see the types of behavior which the company includes as bullying:  hiding information, finger pointing, yelling at someone.....

These are reportable iincidents to HR.  Geesh, the HR Hotline must be blowing up right now!