Whether you have the luxury of switching jobs or not, it may be the best choice to avoid someone at work. Circumstances can range from a petty misunderstanding to something as serious as a sexual harassment claim. You may want to keep your job because you love it, so you may need to look at other options. Report all serious allegations to the human resource department which is there to assist employees settle grievances. Office or factory space might be limited, but if you need to create distance between you and another person, you need to ask. Don’t put yourself through listening or being around someone you dislike. It will definitely lower your job satisfaction and likely raise your stress level.  You will be asked to support your request for a change so be prepared. Write down your concerns ahead of time, and bring supporting documentation with you to the meeting. You won’t be the first person or the last person who has requested a change in seating arrangements. This is a common occurrence in any office. Concentrating on your job and the things you need to do to be productive will help you avoid a person at work. You are entitled to have a conflict-free work environment in which you feel safe. Solitude will prevent interactions with others who might misconstrue your words or behaviors.  Use your break time to clean out a desk drawer, or get some exercise, or read a magazine.  Enjoy your own company. Use the time to meditate, practice yoga or write poems, which will help manage the stress you might be experiencing. Many employers hire employees to work shifts that vary in length and days worked per week. If you are in this situation, you can request a different shift. If you work in a standard 9:00 to 5:00 work environment it is difficult to vary your schedule. However, you can observe and work around someone’s break schedule, bathroom breaks and lunches. Be discreet, but do not accept invitations to gatherings that the other person will attend. Depending on the severity of the situation, you don’t want to put yourself into an awkward or harmful situation. Arrange your own gatherings if you want to spend time with co-workers. It is awful to feel stuck in a social situation. You might feel pressure if your boss is there, or you are afraid of what co-workers will think or say about you. Allow yourself the freedom to say, “Hey you guys, I have to get going. I’ve got a long drive,” or whatever the reason.  There might be times when you excuse yourself to use the restroom and simply leave without telling anyone. This is acceptable as well. The goal is to get you away from the person you are trying to avoid and remove yourself from the situation. If you leave without telling anyone, text someone you trust who was there to tell them you left. You don’t want anyone to worry about you, especially if you have been in a conflicting situation with someone. Chances are, you might have to interact with the person on a work matter. Use the rule of thumb to remain calm, civil and stick to the task at hand to avoid conflict. Do not respond to any attempts by the other person to provoke you.  Maintain your composure until the interaction is over. Congratulate yourself on a job well done. Stay positive. Keep things “light and airy,” which means: stay away from deep thoughts, discussions, troubles or complaints if you come in contact with the person. Portray a sense of calm and optimism that can’t be pulled down by the negativity or awkwardness of the situation. Focusing on the positive will guard against being pulled into negative discussions.  No one can take your power away from you if you remain positive. Reacting to an agitating remark will give your power to the other person. You are in control and responsible for your feelings and actions. It is an important job. It’s important to keep things in perspective. Once you see there is life after a struggle with someone you can release your feelings of upset and shepherd in feelings of relief. You can let it go and reframe your priorities. If you try to let something go and the situation continues to eat at you, then you likely need to process additional feelings.
غير وظيفتك. اطلب نقلك إلى قسم أو موقع أو إدارة مختلفة. ركز على إنتاجيتك. اعمل في وقت مختلف. لا تقبل الدعوات. كن مرتاحًا دائمًا عند الخروج من أي موقف. كن متحضرًا في مواقف التفاعل غير المتوقعة. انظر إلى الأمر بطريقة شاملة.