How do I deal with an overly assertive and outgoing co-worker?

I started a new IT support job two months ago. My coworker, who is the same level as me, often has an angry, annoyed, bossy and impatient attitude towards me. He sits directly ...show more

Hi and thanks for taking a look. I share a desk with a coworker that comes in right as im leaving. I got called into the main bosses office because I guess the coworker found some food crumbs at my desk. I do clean my desk right before I leave everyday...

I have a coworker that has been with my company a few years longer than I have, and she is one rung up the corporate totem pole from me. When she was new and in my position, she was a "loose cannon" (as another coworker describes) and struggled...

You know the man/woman who is always trying to one-up you all the time? The person who seems to target YOU...trying to make themselves look good at your expense. I think my coworker might be trying to compete with me. I feel like she is insecure and...

We work very closely together. We both hold the same title and share responsibilities. We sit right next to each other and share a workstation, though we each have our own side and drawers. She threw out a notebook and folder that were left at the front...

I have this coworker, who is constantly asking myself, and other coworkers for favors. The thing about it is, anytime we tell her no, we cannot do that, she will start crying. For example, I was eating lunch, and she asked me for some. I told her I'm...

I'm currently working at a small (less than 40 people) engineering office with a former classmate. Both of us have been there for about half a year, so we're relatively new to the company/industry. This former classmate is angry at me to the extent that...

How do you deal with a difficult coworker? I have a coworker who has suddenly stopped all communication with me. I did nothing other than normal, and she used to make small talk ...show more

I work as a cashier (at a retail store which is known for low prices) where most women there don't really care about how they look. I didn't want to look dull and frumpy so I put effort into how I look. I put on a little bit of makeup and do my hair...