Coping With Difficult People

Depends on the situation… For example: At work my direct boss is a total "douche" he thinks he’s better than me, he has nothing nice to say even if I walk by him and say "good morning". So, I keep things simple. I only speak to him if I absolutely have to or need something or I’ll see someone else if I have an issue. There’s no "rule" that says you have to like everyone at work but, it’s nice if you just have an understanding or at least behave like an adult.

At a different job I had a direct boss that was a jerk. He would rant/rave- act really unprofessional use "threating" tactics and pressure. I was very new to the work force and really didn’t know my "employee rights" So, if it’s someone that you feel "threatened" by or harrassed then see someone in HR about it immediately..

If it’s just someone with an annoying personality or traits then just do you best to be the better person and ignore the person/behavior.

good luck

Difficult people most often reflect their own insecurities onto others, like colleagues. How to handle them? With respect! Doesn’t matter if it is your junior or senior. See them as your clients. I had many difficult people in the workplace experience , and have tried over 20+ years everything and only one thing worked: Respect them, know the boundaries and the company rules, and stick to them. Once you try harder to understand people and "where they are coming from", the more their difficult-ness becomes less significant. You approach may just have such an impact on that person, that you will earn his/her respect and change him/her …