What is one of the best ways to get revenge on a coworker at work?
To help you seek revenge on a coworker at work, we asked HR managers and CEO’s this question for their best recommendations. From being better than them at the job to working toward new achievements, there are several tips to help you get revenge at work in the future.
Here are four ways to get revenge on a coworker at work:
- Be Better Than Them at the Job
- Focus on Your Work
- Be Your Best Self
- Work Toward New Achievements
Be Better Than Them at the Job
I am not condoning “revenge” in the workplace, but sometimes a workplace rivalry can be a good thing. If there are deep rooted issues between employees, I think they should always try to work the matters out themselves. If it is a large issue, they need to get their manager involved before something drastic happens. But if it’s simply an issue of not liking a coworker, the best way to “get revenge” is to be better! In my experience, it has worked for me to be better than them at the job. Put all your effort into being the best employee you can be and be humble. Your leadership team will notice very quickly which employees are standing out for the right reasons.
Shelbey Grimes, Trinity Air Medical
Focus on Your Work
The best revenge is success. In my opinion, the best way to get revenge is to not focus on revenge. Vengeful people tend to not be very happy people. If a coworker sends you an annoying email, take a moment to compose yourself rather than coming up with a witty comeback. Then, take the high road and keep your correspondence mature. You will shine when you focus on doing your best work rather than spending time focusing on getting revenge on your teammates.
Stephanie Venn-Watson, fatty15
Be Your Best Self
The best way to get revenge on a coworker is to be your best self at work. Disregard the vengeful feeling or the desire for acts of revenge, because that will only lead to a lose-lose situation. As the saying goes, the best revenge is no revenge, and seeking revenge on a coworker will merely distract you from your own work. Focusing on something that brings about negative energy is dangerous because that energy will seep into other areas of your life, and you will end up suffering more in the long run.
Eric Elggren, Andar
Work Toward New Achievements
Sources of motivation are good. Sources of resentment are not. Don’t let a co-worker’s snarky attitude or superiority complex get in the way of you achieving your goals. The best revenge is simply to attain the level of success that your critics covet. Maybe someone along the way told you that you don’t have what it takes to make it. In that case, prove them wrong. Bad-mouthing that person or holding grudges is not the answer. That’s bad revenge. Focusing on your achievement and not copying their ugly behavior is the best way forward.
Scott MacDonell, Bambee
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