Disturbed on my daily job
Disturbed on my daily job
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Hi All.
Just started on a new engineering job, love it and enjoy the work environment.
There is a colleague who don't stop coming to my desk bothering me, asking private/personal questions. The person does not seem to be very competent stating several times some job related comments not relevant or wrong.
Today things went a bit far, as this person started to criticize the company and people around were listening. I am sure it will have somehow negative impact on me and my start at the company, even if I don't share the same critics or idea. It maybe innocent attitude but I tend to assume it is mad and I don't want to be naïve.
This colleague even give a look my computer screen sometime and ask what I am doing exactly, what is the work progress status...etc.
I am not a beginner and normally have forged some thick skin, but I have to admit that currently I struggle to deal with such people, especially such people abuse from courtesy and politeness of others
Anyone can give me an advise please to fix this situation in a professional manner please.
Thanks in advance.
Just started on a new engineering job, love it and enjoy the work environment.
There is a colleague who don't stop coming to my desk bothering me, asking private/personal questions. The person does not seem to be very competent stating several times some job related comments not relevant or wrong.
Today things went a bit far, as this person started to criticize the company and people around were listening. I am sure it will have somehow negative impact on me and my start at the company, even if I don't share the same critics or idea. It maybe innocent attitude but I tend to assume it is mad and I don't want to be naïve.
This colleague even give a look my computer screen sometime and ask what I am doing exactly, what is the work progress status...etc.
I am not a beginner and normally have forged some thick skin, but I have to admit that currently I struggle to deal with such people, especially such people abuse from courtesy and politeness of others
Anyone can give me an advise please to fix this situation in a professional manner please.
Thanks in advance.





RE: Disturbed on my daily job
If the behavior persists, mention to the offender that you would hate to have to report this to supervision.
If that does not work, then talk to your supervisor.
B.E.
You are judged not by what you know, but by what you can do.
RE: Disturbed on my daily job
"I am busy."
"I do not feel comfortable discussing private/personal issues with you, and even if I did, it is not appropriate to do so on company time."
"I mean you no harm, but I am not your friend."
"Please go away."
"Don't you have work to do?"
The other minions are watching and listening to how you deal with this person.
Do not be unkind, but do be firm.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
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Best to you,
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RE: Disturbed on my daily job
Rotaryworld, I agree with berkshire and Mike. Tell the person you're sorry but you don't have time to talk right now. You can do this in a friendly yet professional way so as to not burn bridges. After you get the company vibe a bit, find out if people are more social at lunchtime or breaks, and join in.
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I have tried today to implement all that, saying for example I am busy or sorry I need to concentrate, I've been quite sharp.
Then I bring to that person from time to time a cup of coffee with a fake smile (preferably when other people are watching)...just to confuse things...It is so fake attitude...but what to do. Hope it will work out.
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"Uh, excuse me, but I'm in the middle of a task."
"Excuse me, but I just started at this company. Compared to my last one, this place is paradise."
old field guy
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You might mention, that talking about non work related subjects on company time, is stealing from the company,
and that you would hate to get in trouble for something like that especially as a new employee.
B.E.
You are judged not by what you know, but by what you can do.
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Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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Perfect.
B.E.
You are judged not by what you know, but by what you can do.
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David
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RE: Disturbed on my daily job
IMO, too many people these days are p*ssies and don't do much of anything to set someone straight. This over-sensitive world drives me crazy!
Just tell the guy you are busy and don't want to hear his negative BS. Just tell him the truth.
Too many people that never mature and need an eye-opener now and then.
Chris
SolidWorks 13
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