How to deal with a toxic man baby colleague?

10 Comments

1. AnonymousApril 23,2022 at 5:33PM UTC

   I am sorry that I do not have any helpful comment. But, I am curious as to the comments as I work in a small office of a very male dominated industry. I don't always know how to respond to some situations. I hope you get some answers!

2. AnonymousApril 24,2022 at 12:55PM UTC

   Unfairness in the workplace is very commonplace. Male-dominated workplaces use male standards to judge fairness. These standards don’t necessarily resonate with women. Changing jobs may relieve the current situation and buy time until the next unfair situation. Many do find good places to work. Many, especially those women in male-dominated environments, have to make the best of bad situations. Make a list of what matters to you most and decide accordingly. Don’t burn bridges. Women do not get sympathy for their side of the story. Don’t bad-mouth a previous employer at an interview. They will assume you are the problem.

3. AnonymousApril 24,2022 at 12:58PM UTC

   Yep, hopeless.

4. TroyApril 24,2022 at 1:44PM UTC

   I work in a male-dominated industry also and I would say, "to win", you will always have to be 10 steps ahead and stop thinking with your heart. We can't get emotional. For example, you stated he hung up on you and asked you about it. A good reply could have been, "you hung upon us as we were asking a question, but this is what I was going to say" and then proceed. You have to beat them at their own game. It will be frustrating, but the way I have been able to handle the male tantrums in my industry is to be involved, know my job, speak up, and "take" respect. When they see that you can handle the heat and can handle it under pressure, they will start to let you in, know that it's a game and you have to decide if you want to play.

5. Gigi DevanneyApril 25,2022 at 1:25PM UTC

   yep. Pretty hopeless.

6. Maegan, Nike Sales Rep & Career CoachApril 26,2022 at 1:50AM UTC

   No, and I would even venture to say you can create situations to get the treatment you are looking for. Many times we get stuck in our own stories and look for negative or unfair treatment, other times it really is there but it doesnt do us any good to focus on them. If staying is important to you for whatever reasons, you can shift the situation to serve you. I've helped clients with toxic people before, if you are interested in working with a career coach and shifting your mindset around this situation, let's chat ! Here's my link you can click on to signup for a time. https://maeganmillercoaching.as.me/consultcall

7. Tara O'ConnorApril 26,2022 at 11:32PM UTC

   Update the man baby just quit! Thanks for all of your support!

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