Topics Work & school

Is it normal to dislike coworkers?

Mostly.Normal for most people

Yes, it’s normal not to like some of your coworkers. You don’t have to be friends; being civil and doing your job is usually enough.

Work puts you around people you might never choose to spend time with, and clashing personalities, habits, or communication styles can wear on you. Lots of people have a coworker they find irritating—or simply don’t click with.

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