Some people will just never see the glass as half full. For them it’s always half empty. They are always being treated unfairly or not getting the attention they deserve. When this happens in the workplace it can be difficult to deal with. Some people really do just hate their jobs and will tell anyone that will listen. So how do you deal with someone like this that sits a cubicle away and seems to always be in the lunch room the same time that you are? Here are a few tips to deal with a negative co worker

Ever heard of conflict resolution? Yeah, it’s not something I would like to do too often, but sometimes it needs to happen. And negativity can come in waves with most people. Sometimes it’s just having a bad day, or being tired. But it’s when it gets excessive that dealing with a negative co-worker can really be a problem. This is not something they teach you how to deal with in customer service training. This is something you have to approach delicately and deal with accordingly.

You need to decide if this person has a real complaint. A legitimate complaint is something that is worth listening to in a co-worker, because they are looking for your advice. Although, they might just be looking to vent and not be seeking your advice, just an ear that will listen.

If you do not think the person has a real complaint, tell them what you think anyways. They might just need someone to put some perspective on the situation. Do your best not to spend time with someone like this, most of the time they are just seeking attention.  Tell the person to seek out their supervisor or go visit human resources as well.

Just do your best and seek out someone who has effective leadership skills to help you out if need be.

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