[JJBX]

I am really struggling to cope with the frustration I feel at work. I hate my coworkers so much, but there isn't much I can do about it. They're disorganized and selfish and it drives me insane. It's a stressful job, so that doesn't help, but this is the first time that I have felt like ALL of my coworkers are annoying and insufferable. I try to be nice to them, but it's draining. I'm worried I'm going to snap at someone because I'm constantly on edge. Having to hear them talk makes me feel like scratching my ears out. It's the poor planning, poor communication, disorganization, and general lack of competence that makes me crazy. I know I have high standards and can be a perfectionist, but I often feel like them being so crappy just creates more stress for everyone. This week, I have to do team-building with them, which I dread immensely. I dislike them as coworkers and as people. I hate feeling this way, but I am having a lot trouble coping.

[CANDC]

Originally Posted by JJBX

I am relly struggling to cope with the frustration I feel at work. I hate my coworkers so much, but there isn't much I can do about it. They're disorganized and selfish and it drives me insane. It's a stressful job, so that doesn't help, but this is the first time that I have felt like ALL of my coworkers are annoying an insufferable. I try to be nice to them, but it's draining. I'm worried I'm going to snap at someone because I'm constantly on edge. Having to hear them talk makes me feel like scratching my ears out. It's the poor planning, poor communication, disorganization, and general lack of competence that makes me crazy. I know I have high standards and can be a perfectionist, but I often feel like them being so crappy just creates more stress for everyone. This week, I have to do team-building with them, which I dread immensely. I dislike them as coworkers and as people. I hate feeling this way, but I am having a lot trouble coping.

I know how annoying coworkers can be. There is not much you can do about it, but talking about it at work does not seem to do more than swatting a swarm of bees.

Here is an idea. Write down all the employees on your team and write at least 5 hopefully 10 things they do that are good or outstanding. Then take that list to work and share when you have to do this team evaluation. If you find the best in somebody it is hard for them to not warm up a little bit.

Good luck.

[JJBX]

Originally Posted by CANDC

I know how annoying coworkers can be. There is not much you can do about it, but talking about it at work does not seem to do more than swatting a swarm of bees.

Here is an idea. Write down all the employees on your team and write at least 5 hopefully 10 things they do that are good or outstanding. Then take that list to work and share when you have to do this team evaluation. If you find the best in somebody it is hard for them to not warm up a little bit.

Good luck.

Oh boy, you are just made of rainbows and candy, huh?

That actually isn't a bad idea, though it will take a lot of thinking... I'm not sure I know of ANYTHING they're good at! I guess it's something to work toward. Thanks for the suggestion.

[Thunder Bow]

If things are as bad as you say, you know you will have to find another job.

[avlady]

CANDC thats a great idea!!!Good Luck!!!

[gypped]

Originally Posted by JJBX

I am really struggling to cope with the frustration I feel at work. I hate my coworkers so much, but there isn't much I can do about it. They're disorganized and selfish and it drives me insane. It's a stressful job, so that doesn't help, but this is the first time that I have felt like ALL of my coworkers are annoying and insufferable. I try to be nice to them, but it's draining. I'm worried I'm going to snap at someone because I'm constantly on edge. Having to hear them talk makes me feel like scratching my ears out. It's the poor planning, poor communication, disorganization, and general lack of competence that makes me crazy. I know I have high standards and can be a perfectionist, but I often feel like them being so crappy just creates more stress for everyone. This week, I have to do team-building with them, which I dread immensely. I dislike them as coworkers and as people. I hate feeling this way, but I am having a lot trouble coping.

I feel like I could've written this post because I am going through the exact same thing. I am a perfectionist too, and it bothers me when other people don't care about doing their job right. The worst thing, for me, is when I get written up for MY work quality by someone whose work quality is a joke. I can't stand team building exercises. I always say, "I work perfectly well with others as long as they leave me the f**k alone!"
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It must be hard being so perfect. Maybe a T could help you.
Hopefully, you are not in any kind of management position. That could prove disastrous.