# Dealing with evil co-workers **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 1, 2012, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-evil-co-workers/630110 "2012-08-01T22:29:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2012, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-evil-co-workers/630110/21 "2012-08-02T17:41:27Z")
You could set the building on fire. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2012, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-evil-co-workers/630110/22 "2012-08-02T18:47:07Z")
> [@VinylTurnip](#): > > And whether, by any chance, you make a habit of buying cases of beer for your dog. Well, yes, that too. ---
**Author:** ![MysteryFellow63427](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e4f/32.png) [@MysteryFellow63427](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MysteryFellow63427)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2012, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-evil-co-workers/630110/23 "2012-08-02T21:29:19Z")
> [@Enougher](#): > > The problem is, the more they know that I’m trying to concentrate and get work done, the louder and more obnoxious they’ll become. They will gather around my cubicle and start laughing SO loud that the entire flood could hear it. They’ll stomp the floor with their feet just so they can get me upset, then they’ll laugh it up. Do you work in government? I can’t imagine any other environment in which that kind of absurd nonsense wouldn’t result in people being fired. ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2012, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-evil-co-workers/630110/24 "2012-08-02T21:50:29Z")
> [@Enougher](#): > > It’s mostly that I work with ghetto people… > [@kayaker](#): > > Say what? I’m guessing black people or poor people.\* > **[In the Ghetto - South Park | South Park Studios US](https://southpark.cc.com/video-clips/sba19p/south-park-in-the-ghetto)** > > The boys aren't enjoying their stay at Kenny's ghetto slumber party. ---
**Author:** ![Enougher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b5a626/32.png) [@Enougher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enougher)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-evil-co-workers/630110/25 "2012-08-03T00:40:20Z")
> [@VinylTurnip](#): > > And whether, by any chance, you make a habit of buying cases of beer for your dog. He deserves only the best! ---
**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-evil-co-workers/630110/26 "2012-08-03T00:55:51Z")
> [@Enougher](#): > > I make one bad comment about one of the main people who are the cause of the troubles at my workplace; one of the people who have been the cause of the harassment at my workplace for over 10 years, and I’m immediately villified. Sorry for not being perfect in your eyes. This is just like the example I spoke of earlier of them who villified me because I got loud just ONCE. Anyways, I appreciate the advice from those (sorry, not you) who weren’t too quick to judge me. Someday, I’ll find another better paying job and be outta here! Not to “vilify” you but (assuming your OP is sincere which I am not 100% convinced of given the wildly cartoonish nature of your description) you being are an enormous drama queen re the comment. While I can see that the terrifying stamping and hooting of a group of aggressive ghetto Negresses with ill intent might cause anyone to wither, your over the top reaction to criticism might make some think the problem might be yours not theirs. ---
**Author:** ![grude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e47774/32.png) [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-evil-co-workers/630110/27 "2012-08-03T00:58:29Z")
> [@astro](#): > > While I can see that the terrifying stamping and hooting of a group of aggressive ghetto Negresses with ill intent might cause anyone to wither Ok I laughed.😛 ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-evil-co-workers/630110/28 "2012-08-03T01:02:08Z")
I think we’re being whooshed, however one spells it. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Enougher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b5a626/32.png) [@Enougher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enougher)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-evil-co-workers/630110/29 "2012-08-03T02:12:47Z")
Eh, didn’t expect anyone to truly understand my situation without mocking it. I tried, but unfortunately you guys just haven’t been in my shoes to know the deal. I pretty much knew that all I would get here were facetious comments. Some of the replies here are just not worth commenting on simply because they’re plain asinine. Oh well…have fun with your lives people! ---
**Author:** ![Enougher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b5a626/32.png) [@Enougher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enougher)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-evil-co-workers/630110/30 "2012-08-03T02:16:24Z")
> [@astro](#): > > While I can see that the terrifying stamping and hooting of a group of aggressive ghetto Negresses with ill intent might cause anyone to wither. Racist alert! I never said they were Negresses by the way, and they’re not. Go look up the definition of the word ghetto in the slang dictionary – it might help you. Your comment is not only a reflection of your intelligence, but shows prejudice on your part. Shame on you! It’s no wonder that you couldn’t understand one iota of my post. I’m outta here, you guys are shameful! lol!!! ---
**Author:** ![Enougher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b5a626/32.png) [@Enougher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enougher)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-evil-co-workers/630110/31 "2012-08-03T02:17:24Z")
> [@grude](#): > > Ok I laughed.😛 Shame on you too – racist! ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-evil-co-workers/630110/32 "2012-08-03T02:17:54Z")
> [@Enougher](#): > > Racist alert! > > Go look up the definition of the word ghetto in the slang dictionary I think of Warsaw when I read “ghetto”. ---
**Author:** ![grude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e47774/32.png) [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-evil-co-workers/630110/33 "2012-08-03T02:27:07Z")
> [@Enougher](#): > > Racist alert! > > I never said they were Negresses by the way, and they’re not. Go look up the definition of the word ghetto in the slang dictionary – it might help you. Your comment is not only a reflection of your intelligence, but shows prejudice on your part. Shame on you! It’s no wonder that you couldn’t understand one iota of my post. I’m outta here, you guys are shameful! lol!!! Oh ok glad you cleared that up, you just hate the poor then?😉 Maybe you should say what you mean then, instead of using ambiguous language and then getting pissed when someone makes a joke about it. ---
**Author:** ![friedo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8edcca/32.png) [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-evil-co-workers/630110/34 "2012-08-03T02:46:49Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > I think of Warsaw when I read “ghetto”. That’s not very nice. Warsaw is a lovely city. You just hate Poles. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-evil-co-workers/630110/35 "2012-08-03T03:28:53Z")
> [@friedo](#): > > That’s not very nice. Warsaw is a lovely city. You just hate Poles. Naw, I’m Jewish. 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-evil-co-workers/630110.md?page=1)