How do you deal with a coworker that is constantly complaining?
They are very emotional and in their mind...everything’s stupid, everything sucks and every task or discussion is pointless. Am I just dealing with a depressed person?
@texasdaddydom yeah I’m putting up with it the best I can. I just wish there was less of an emotional response when I ask for things. I’m not mean and really try to motivate and develop this person, but it’s hitting a brick wall now.
@DecafD agreed bad for morale and they have to want to change to change.I would not suggest trying to improve them as you said co-worker unless you become management over them not your problem. I can not think of a polite way to say cut the emo crap crybaby maybe you will have better luck.
@GuyWithOpinions true. I guess I’m just stuck trying to understand why this person is so miserable. The team is nice to her and likes her, I never give her more than she can handle and the tasks are not complicated, we are always grateful for what she does and she still is unhappy.
@SW-User you’re right bc it does drain me at times!
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@DecafD I am the same, I get sucked in and I want to "help" them figure it all out, give solutions,but some people cannot be helped, they have to help themselves especially someone depressed, they could need a dr or medication.
