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Do Tell: Do You Talk About Your Co-Workers to Other Friends at Work?
Even if you don't spend time with your work buddies outside of the office, you've probably made some pretty good "work friends" — you know those people you can vent to, share exciting news with, and gossip. And when the going gets tough between nine and five, they are the only ones that can understand your frustration so it's no wonder we all rely so much on them. And I know it's not the most PC thing to do, but it's pretty common to vent about other people in the office to those trusted confidants.
Where Do You Stand: Crying at Work
Generally speaking, women are more emotional than men, but there is a time and a place to let your feelings show. Since life doesn't stop just because we are at work, sometimes a bad day at the office can be more about personal strife than bad numbers. On the other hand, getting emotional over poor performance isn't all that uncommon yet we all know shedding a tear in front of co-workers, superiors, and subordinates might not be the best idea.
A Do or a Don't: Personalizing Your Cube
Since we spend most of our time at work, our cube or office space essentially becomes our home away from home. I've never gone so far as to put frames on my desk, but I definitely have my fair share of unique touches that makes my desk feel homey and familiar. On the flip side, some people don't even feel comfortable sharing their personal life with their co-workers so I'd assume personalizing their cube would be out of the question.
Handle This: Office Affair
Recently you figured out that your co-worker, who you’ve always considered a friend, too, is having an adulterous relationship with your boss. She hasn't actually spilled the beans, but you've pieced it together after seeing them at a restaurant arm in arm.
She’s been making references to the new guy she’s been seeing and even asks for your input on certain personal issues.
You Asked: He's Seeing a Prostitute
Dear Sugar,
I'm an admin in a really small office. Including my boss, there are only six other people in the office — four of which are full time. Part of my job is accessing my co-workers' emails to send out job descriptions and log responses back.
Do Tell: What Annoys You Most at Work?
A recent article on CNN.com gave some helpful suggestions on how to squash workplace wars. Sure, handling interoffice disputes is easier said than done, but in my experience, I tend to get more annoyed than engage in full-blown arguments that need a mediator. Since we all spend more time with our co-workers than our loved ones, it's no wonder friction arises from time to time.
Group Therapy: Dealing With Office Gossip
I am a manager in a large engineering firm and have a hard time dealing with the gossip mill in my office. I am fairly young and have a friendly relationship with our junior staff in addition to having a close professional relationship with my boss, who is responsible for running the office.
My issue is that some of the younger folks confide in me about work-related things about their co-workers.
Dear Poll: Do You Prefer Working With Men or Women?
In this day and age, office buildings are full of both male and female employees. While it's great to see so many hard working women in the work place, it's easy to get a reputation of being a b*tch vs. a hard working, powerful businesswoman.
News to Me: Making Friends at Work Is Good for You
According to a recent article in New York Times, a new study says that making friends with your cubemates is beneficial to your health. Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center studied data collected from more than 24,000 Canadian workers in 2002 and discovered that men and women who felt they could lean on office friends for support during times of stress were two to three times less likely to suffer major bouts of depression than their coworkers who didn't have the same kind of support system.
Emma Robertson Blackmore, assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Rochester, feels these relationships are so crucial because work friends get where you're coming from, whereas your friends and family don't have the same level of understanding.
Where Do You Stand? Dating People From Work
A good friend of mine met and married her now husband at work. Although there is a lot of controversy surrounding it, I think it's the perfect way to meet and get to know someone. You get to see them everyday, get a feel for how they interact with others, see what they look like on good days and bad, and have lunch dates whenever you want.
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