Kinds of Annoying People ~Work Edition~

*Disclaimer: these are the kinds of people that could be seen as annoying by an independent worker somewhere in the middle of the power structure of a work environment that changes atmosphere more often than an amoeba changes shape.*


Over My Head- goes over your head, behind your back, and around the entirety of everyone to get to what they think should be done the way they think it should. Usually involves bypassing the chain of command, and ignoring protocol. Extra points if they get away with it because they've been there the longest, sell the most, or are just sneaky enough to get away with it.

Sympathy Fisher- will say anything to elicit a response; Woe oh woe!

Second Guesses- double checks everything you do. Is sure that you didn't/won't do it right. We aren't terribly sure why they feel the need to double check everything (insecurity, trust issues, etc,) but it doesn't do much to your ego to be reminded that their confidence in your abilities is almost zilch.

The Underminer- For reasons best known to them, they sabotage/ dig holes into everything you do.

The Manipulator- is particularly annoying if you know they're a manipulator and don't fall for it. They will most likely keep trying with great effort. Can be good entertainment, but only in small doses.

The Buck-Passer- passes everything off on everyone else; can call it "delegating." It's not. It is also close to a guarantee that they will still take credit for the finished product. 

Oh-My-Life!- You hear everything, and all the drama in their little world. Bonus points if they share with customers (see unprofessional.)

But I need it NOW!- and put everything else you're doing on hold because I said so; no please or thank you, and why isn't that done yet? (which of course it should be because your life revolves around making them happy...)

The Explainer- Tells you how to do things you already know how to do. Repeatedly.

Why are you here?- That one person that you have no idea how they got hired and are keeping their job.

The Loud One- You can hear them no matter where they are in the building. You are also very aware of all their opinions regarding anything and everything. No, no one actually cares.

The Gossip- No explanation needed.