[ SECRET POST #3414 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #3414 ⌋

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Re: Work-related Confessions

[(Anonymous)]

Well, firstly...

"But lately, he complains and complains so much about his job, and he never listens to any of the advice he asks me for..."

Is he really asking you explicitly for your advice, or is he looking for someone to vent to? Do yourself a favor and limit your responses to brief, "That sounds tough" and "Sorry to hear that". Or throw in a "What do you think you'll do about it?" If he presses you for advice, decline to give any.

The response you're practicing is good in spirit, but honestly, it's too long. If your problem is that your co-worker interrupts you, chances are they're not going to listen to a long explanation like that. Again, keep it short. "Sorry to hear that [name], but I'm busy and can't talk right now." Then put your head and down and work and ignore the co-worker.

It's only natural for you to want to fight back after you've been imposed upon, but you've been peoples' agony aunt for a long time. Take it in baby steps! Step one is depriving them of the bottomless well of sympathy you provide. That's why you keep your responses short. That's also why YOU cut THEM off. You have a ready made excuse: you're both supposed to be working, and you don't have time for this. Practice your "Sorry, can't talk now!" and your acting skills on faking being busy.