MAIN Business Office Life Bad Bosses & Office Jerks

Confront them or ignore them... no matter how we choose to deal with the problem, we all know an office jerk, a loser boss or a more than annoying co-worker.

If we're really being honest with ourselves, we can even admit to actually resembling one on occasion.

Signs that you may be a prize specimen can include anything from habitual whining, gossiping, or sucking up ... to becoming a ruthless bully or back-stabbing S.O.B.

An occasional fit of bad behavior is excusable, but when one person's actions start to disrupt the team something has to be done.

Below, check out our Web guide to learning more about how to deal with the office martyr, the troublemaker, or the impossible boss plus related advice on how to avoid desk rage and timely tips on maintaining your mental health on the job...

Dealing with Difficult Coworkers - Expert handling of the "rude, loud, manipulative, or the absurdly competitive," along with clock-watchers, whiners, and the chronically anti-social.

Coping with Jerks at Work - Tactics for preserving your self esteem, with other tips for dealing with Mr. or Mrs. Difficult or others who inspire instant dislike.

Dealing With the Jerk at Work - Seems that few of us want to confront the chronically annoying co-worker, but if you think it may be the best thing... you're right. This article offers tactics to get through the confrontation without causing too many problems.

Are You a Jerk at Work? - Robert I. Sutton, Ph.D., offers some good insight into how to deal with dysfunctional people at work — and how to avoid becoming one of them.

My Bad Boss - Think you've got it bad? Read these outrageous stories from across America, and if you can top them, you might win a free vacation. Sponsored by Working America.

The most dangerous species of IT manager - Up-close and personal descriptions of Buzzwordia, Procurator Condescendia, and more personality types of managers located in a department near you.

Why the Biggest Jerks Get Ahead on the Job - Because they're blessedly guilt-free and unaware of how they make your skin crawl... and the personality traits that make them jerks hold the keys to their success. Overall, a good psychological profile of the colleague who everyone avoids at the office party.

also see feature article -> Are You Protected from Bad Bosses?

also see in Office Life -> Dating Coworkers

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