Will28 from YesVille, USA -

My friend called me to ask my advice me about one of her coworkers. My friend works with this lady that's irritable and condescending toward her. If she asks the coworker about any work related issue the coworker responds in a rude manner. So my friend tries not to go to the coworker with any work related issue and started going to another more helpful coworker. The mean coworker will butt in and answer my friend questions. My friend find it really annoying how the mean coworker just butts in when she's talking to someone else. She wants to know what to do about this coworker. Should she go to the supervisor?

Comment #1 Bobbie28 from Neverland, USA -

Did something happen in the office that will make the coworker act mean toward your friend? I really think that your friend should confront the coworker but maybe not in the office. Do your office people have a main spot that you go to lunch? If so, ask the coworker about the problem and try to solve your differences. If you guys can't do lunch then catch her in the park lot. Do not contact the coworker in a rude manner and act professional. Personally, I think you should try to resolve the problem before going to the supervisor.

Comment #2 Flowergirl from FlowerHeaven, USA -

Yup, you have a true office bully on your hands. Next time, she interrupts you talking to the other coworker, just ask the coworker the question again and ignore her. There is a small chance she just has a weird sense of humor. I don't know about confronting the coworker because it may cause more problems. If you can figure out how to do it very diplomatically, then go for it.

Comment #3 Solitude from Georgia/Florida -

I think you should have a talk with the supervisor. Maybe the supervisor can arrange some kind of meeting to resolve the issues. I'm worried that this will caused more conflict in the office. But, you said no matter what your friend do there's a problem so it shouldn't matter.

Comment #4 Will28 from YesVille, USA -

I told her to just ignore the lady and only talk to the mean coworker for purposes of work. I have been friends and worked with people that I didn't like as a person and the person never knew the difference. I realized that some people are not as strong as others. So the best alternative for my friend maybe to meet with the coworker.

Comment #5 Cady from Omaha -

Definitely address this with management. My sister went through this recently. Two girls in the office did not get along and they each went to my sister (who is in management) and had both given them warnings. This did nothing. My sister then went through HR, they called a meeting between the two women, my sister, and a team from HR. They were both given warnings that if it did not stop then more severe action would be taken. Well, wouldn't you know it. One of them started something with the other and she ended up getting fired.

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