How to deal with needy co-workers – 53 (SoHo)

First, let’s define the needy co-worker. The needy co-worker wants you to do your job so they don’t have to, yet they get upset if you don’t spend your day babysitting them. You must listen to them while they sigh about their pathetic lives. You must listen to them talk about their kids. You must tell them if you’re going to dress up for Halloween all while doing your work or else you’re not part of the team. You must listen to them talk high, whisper and enter your space.

How to deal with taking care of babies at work:

• First, stay really quiet because maybe they’ll forget you’re there.

• Second, drink some wine at home but don’t become an alcoholic, then they win. Misery loves company.

• Third, don’t let them know they affect your blood pressure.

• Fourth, buy heating pads at a pharmacy and place next to heart just in case you stop caring about being there so you can still feel.

• Five, have an oral fixation like gum, candy, chips, fruits, etc.- anything that will keep you busy and conformed like a good little boy or girl. Say ‘Okay’ a lot because nothing is better at ending a useless conversation than ‘Okay’ or ‘No.’ ‘Are you dressing up for Halloween?’ ‘No.’

• Six, try not to get up too much or they’ll see you.

• Seven, come in early so you can settle in before the shenanigans. You can have a moment to yourself if you come to work early.

• Eight, find a friend at work. One is all you need.

• Nine, listen to music, not loud because you must always maintain control.

• Ten, look for another job.

Hope this helps someone. Good luck.