What really bugs you at work? Is it the gossip? Is it the sick leavers? In a recent survey, US workers were surveyed on the top ten workplace annoyances they experience.
1. Out of 1000 US workers surveyed, more than 60% put gossip as the number one annoyance. Who can blame them?
2. Poor time management came out near the top, by 43%. Everyone is doing more with less, so anyone who is a time waster is seen as a drag.
3. The boss who reprimands you in front of everyone else, micro-manages you, or is condescending. In other words, the Bad Boss.
4. The co-worker who talks loudly on the work phone, uses the speakerphone unnecessarily, or who is loud in general.
5. The workers who never mind their own business and eavesdrop on your conversations.
6. Sick leave abusers, always "sick", and who leave you to pick up the slack.
7. Those who hit “Reply All” when replying to emails.
8. Those who share just way too much information - personal problems or the latest bowel problems.
9. The workers who think they are still in high school and play pranks.
10. Those who use up the last of the coffee but don’t make a new pot. In the same vein, those who use up the last of the copier paper but don’t replenish the supply.
Did you see any of your pet peeves in the list? Would you like to add your top workplace annoyance? Share with us!