I’ve been working at my first job for almost two years now and have recently added a second one into the mix. I’ve noticed that no matter where I seem to work, there are always a select few similarities between the types of people that I’m with. There are always at least a few of the different types at each job, and for better or worse, we’ve all learned how to deal with them.
1. The “Joker”
This is the co-worker who thinks he is the most hilarious person on the planet. Whether he or she is constantly using the same retort to everything that you say, or they're pretending to dunk a basketball over your head, they think it is funny. It may have resulted in a small chuckle on your part the first few times, but after a while it got old, fast. Especially when one of their “jokes” results in hard feelings.
2. The Lazy One
“Co-worker” being a very lenient term for these types of people considering they don’t really do any work at all! When it comes to lazy people, they usually come in flocks and enjoy bringing their lazy friends into your workplace as well. These are the most frustrating types of coworkers because not only do they not do their jobs properly, but there are too many of them to be able to complain to your boss about.
3. The Favorite
This is usually one of your co-workers who has been there the longest. He or she gets top priority from your boss and is often given leniency when work is actually involved. If you’re on the good side of the favorite, your work days will be filled with easy tasks, but if they don't like you, then neither does your boss or your other coworkers for that matter.
4. The Complainer
You know if this person is at work because you’ll hear the complaints begin as soon as he or she walks through the door. Any small task is suddenly a MOUNTAINOUS responsibility for them. Whether they simply must take out the trash, or stand there and look pretty, they always have something to say about it. They obviously hate their job, and you honestly wonder why they even stick around.
5. The Millennial
Now, I myself am a millennial, but this coworker shines a bad light on the millennial generation. They are always on their phone, always taking pictures of anything remotely interesting that happens at work, and they're just an overall social media annoyance. You’re afraid to do anything wrong around this coworker for fear they may snap-chat you into social shame!
6. The Bossy One
Oh God… Here they come… Mr. Know-It-All. They acts like your boss without ever having the authority to fire you at all. They tell you how to do your job all the time without giving you a chance to figure it out for yourself and, quite frankly, you just wish you could punch them in the face.
7. The “Friend”
You’ve clicked really well with one of your co-workers in particular, but now they ALWAYS want to hang-out outside of work. You like to keep your work life and personal life separate, but this co-worker won’t leave you alone! You eventually dread coming into work and having to explain why you didn’t want to go to the movies the night before.
8. The Creepy One
This co-worker gives you the heebie-jeebies. They just flat-out creep you out! Maybe it’s the way they stare at you as you refill dressing cups, or the way they always seem to “accidentally” brush up against you when getting a glass of water. They haven't done anything to resort in sexual harassment charges… But they definitely scare you.
9. The One That’s Got Your Back
This guy always knows exactly what you need and you love it when they work because they’ll do anything to help you out without complaint! Whether you need someone to help you with an order, or simply to vent about your other coworkers, this guy is always there for you.
10. The Golden One
Everyone loves this co-worker! They're efficient, quick, and damn good at their job. They're always willing to take an extra shift, help you out, and is an overall awesome person. The only thing that can possibly be bad about this guy, is that every single one of your co-workers believes they’re him!
