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Is there anyone is your everyday life whose attitude you hate so much, but you can't avoid?

posted 6 years ago by samoanjoes (58585)
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I got one. There's this guy at work. Cocky, arrogant, and a showoff. The worst quality about him is his inability to admit when he's wrong even when multiple people tell him that he's wrong. He'll claim that he never said something, even though multiple people around him heard it. Almost like he thinks he can't misspeak. He'll just say that people aren't listening properly to him and they're the ones who has it wrong. He's also the first person to call you out if you make simple mistakes but then freaks out whenever someone says anything about his work ethic no matter how small it is. The worst part is, this guy has been working here for 7 years and we just can't get rid of him. It's amazing how everyone around him criticizes his attitude, but he's either too stupid or can't admit, that's it's his attitude that's the problem.

[–] jriley555 (8544) 6 years ago

you should probably find a new gig.

i can't stand my brother, but have been successfully avoiding him for years.

[–] somesunnyday (2078) 6 years ago

Deep down inside he's very vulnerable, unsure of himself and lacks confidence. He just needs love and reassurance ;-)

[–] samoanjoes (58585) 6 years ago

I've always been under the impression that his home life sucks and he feels bigger when he's at work.

[–] ProductionNow (1072) 6 years ago

Ok, so he's a narcissist (that's the term) .But it does not necessarily been he lacks confidence. It could also mean he has too much confidence and self-esteem. The subconscious-thing you're implying doesn't always apply.

[–] samoanjoes (58585) 6 years ago

Definitely self-esteem. Strange how he will gladly criticize others when he has issues of his own and should know how it feels.

[–] GlenEllyn (21659) 6 years ago

Once upon a time, a few moons ago, I worked alongside a woman whose attitude I could barely tolerate. She was negative all the time and complained constantly about almost everything. Sure, things go wrong, but complaining about it isn't going to make it better or fix it. I used to dread the days I had to work directly with her. Happily, I'm no longer at that job.

[–] TandyMan (11349) 6 years ago

My mother! She was a nice, normal sweet lady and the minute she got her first social security check in hand, she became a deranged old lunatic bat raving about politics 24/7.

As for your example OP, I think we've all worked with that guy!

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78561) 6 years ago

Sorry about your relationship with your mom
Family is a tough area...Giving the benefit of the doubt and being supportive (and skipping the politics of course!) seems the best way
I disagree with my parents constantly but they are fairly nice...maybe just roll with it Amigo?
If your folks were decent people their whole lives just let them have their last words...even if they strike you as nuts!
I'm getting there too with mom and dad...it is awkward:/
Gotta love our folks!

[–] twinA (4921) 6 years ago

What you said really hits close to home. At the end of the day, being able to spend time with loved ones, sharing heartfelt triumphs and joys, is what matters because you never know how much time you're going to have with them.

I say that from personal experience, not from the loss of a parent, but B and I losing an older sibling many years go. We looked up to him, figuratively and literally.

~~/o/

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78561) 6 years ago

I am terribly sorry to hear of your older sibling
That loss would kill me
To your credit you are a source of good feelings and conversation...You have my continuing respect
Terribly sorry

[–] twinA (4921) 6 years ago

There's a happy silver lining to it. Twin B and I couldn't be any closer. We've become stronger for it.

I remember you mentioning your dad, how his cop attitude played a big role in your relationship with him, how it has shaped you. You're that chill dude everyone can talk to, seen a lot, able to adapt and grow quickly on your feet, even though your ankle kills you.

~~/o/