What do you do with a negative coworker?

Question

There’s a person I work with (and technically work under), who is constantly finding something to complain or gripe about. I’ve tried listening, seeking out solutions, and at times encouraging them to look at the positive side of things. 
But they are just so negative! To the point where I feel like I’m starting to follow a pattern of negativity! But I don’t want to be this way and I’m choosing to be more solution-based rather than problem-based. 
What should I do?

Answer

You just have to ignore them and not respond with complaints when they complain. Don’t join in on their negativity. A negative superior always makes for a shitty whole crew mood.

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Ignore them. 🤷🏾‍♀️
You’ve already went out of your way to try to help them out and encourage them and there’s no point to surround yourself with unneeded negativity.

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Ignore them or walk away, hopefully they will get the hint

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Ignore, definitely don’t engage.

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Go above them and report a hostile work environment

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Ignore them. My immediate line lead is always negative and rude about everything and also a major control freak. I’m her assistant so I can’t say anything to make waves, I just let it all go in one ear and out the other. I actually dread going into work because I hate dealing with her shitty attitude all day long. The woman’s in her mid 50’s and she’s just miserable and makes everyone else miserable too. Honestly I just ignore her as best as humanly possible. There isn’t much else you can do 🤷‍♀️

Answer

Go above them

What do you do with a negative coworker?

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