Just because you have the same job as someone doesnât mean that you actually have anything in common with them. In fact, you might despise some of your colleagues. But you donât have to be best friends with them. Just focus on doing your job well and minimizing interactions, and youâll be fine.
Unless, that is, a coworker goes out of their way to get you fired. One man shared a saga on Reddit detailing how a former coworker made it her mission to get him fired. But instead of retaliating immediately, he waited patiently for the perfect opportunity to strike. Below, youâll find the full story of revenge, as well as some of the replies amused readers shared.
This man was fired from a previous job after being framed by a coworker
Man with packed box in office appearing thoughtful, symbolizing revenge on coworker who got him fired years ago.
85% of workers say they have at least one colleague they canât stand
Most full-time employees spend over 2,000 hours at work every single year. So if youâre best friends with your colleagues, you may love being able to spend so much quality time with them. If you canât stand them, however, you might feel like work is a perpetual punishment. And unfortunately, the majority of people arenât a fan of all of their coworkers.
KickResume reports that a whopping 85% of employees say they work with annoying colleagues. Nearly two thirds of workers say theyâve been faced with obnoxious behavior directly in the office, and 58% admit that frustrating coworkers take a huge toll on their productivity.Â
When it comes to the behaviors that annoy workers the most, one-third of employees say they canât stand a credit stealer. Many also despise a micromanager, a chronic complainer, a personal space intruder, and a lunch thief.Â
While 53% of workers who have experienced both in-office and remote work say that physical distance has decreased some obnoxious behaviors, another 20% believe that itâs actually made frustrations worse. After all, if a colleague is annoying, communicating via Slack, email, and video calls isnât going to stop them from getting under other peopleâs skin.
So how do employees choose to deal with these frustrations in the workplace? Well, one-third say they do their best to just keep their distance. Meanwhile, 17% say theyâll either ask the person to stop or ignore them entirely. Some workers will vent to other colleagues, and some will even report their complaints to their manager or HR. And 9% of workers admit that theyâll become passive-aggressive with the employee they canât stand.
Itâs important to document everything if youâre worried that a coworker is trying to get you fired
Now, most employees arenât bold enough to ever try to get a colleague fired. (Even though 11% of workers have fantasized about it.) But if someone youâre working with is going out of their way to jeopardize your career, WiseWhisper recommends documenting everything once youâve confirmed your suspicions.
Limit your interactions with the coworker that youâre worried about, but if you have to work together, make sure that you have text or email evidence of everything. Meanwhile, you might want to keep track of your positive performance reviews to ensure that you have proof that you donât deserve to be fired.
Deciding whether or not to approach HR with the issue can be difficult, as bringing it up too early can backfire. But if you feel comfortable speaking with your manager, you might want to share your concerns with them first. Even if itâs nothing, keeping them in the loop might make them keep a closer eye on your coworkerâs behavior.
Meanwhile, if you think thereâs a possibility that you may be fired, itâs a good idea to prepare for your exit. Look at other job opportunities, and start networking now. You might even decide to leave on your own accord to get away from the toxic environment that youâre in. Donât hesitate to take your career into your own hands.
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Readers applauded the author for his ice-cold revenge, and some shared similar stories of their own
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