Comments on: Top 10 reasons why constant complaining is so toxic in the workplace http://positivesharing.com/2007/08/top-10-reasons-why-constant-complaining-is-so-toxic-in-the-workplace/ Make Yourself and Your Business Happy At Work Sun, 20 May 2012 05:56:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Rusty http://positivesharing.com/2007/08/top-10-reasons-why-constant-complaining-is-so-toxic-in-the-workplace/#comment-260689 Rusty Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:27:57 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/08/top-10-reasons-why-constant-complaining-is-so-toxic-in-the-workplace/#comment-260689 I think complaining can be healthy, if it is done correctly and in reason. It's been said that holding distress in and/or pretending life is always perfect, when reality is not the case, can have a negative influence on both physical health and state of mind. I try not to make a regular habit of it, but sometimes I like to go to an anonymous complaint site like www.BitchnChicken.com and just let 'er rip. A good physical workout seems helps too. I almost always feel better after a good day of work, as opposed to a day that I just bummed around. Regardless of what works for you, I feel it is important to find an outlet for all of the stress that we have to deal with in today’s world. If bitch’n helps you, I’m not going to stand in your way. At the same time, don’t be offended if I decide not to listen :-) I think complaining can be healthy, if it is done correctly and in reason. It’s been said that holding distress in and/or pretending life is always perfect, when reality is not the case, can have a negative influence on both physical health and state of mind. I try not to make a regular habit of it, but sometimes I like to go to an anonymous complaint site like http://www.BitchnChicken.com and just let ‘er rip. A good physical workout seems helps too. I almost always feel better after a good day of work, as opposed to a day that I just bummed around. Regardless of what works for you, I feel it is important to find an outlet for all of the stress that we have to deal with in today’s world. If bitch’n helps you, I’m not going to stand in your way. At the same time, don’t be offended if I decide not to listen :-)

]]> By: Tracy http://positivesharing.com/2007/08/top-10-reasons-why-constant-complaining-is-so-toxic-in-the-workplace/#comment-260652 Tracy Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:27:23 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/08/top-10-reasons-why-constant-complaining-is-so-toxic-in-the-workplace/#comment-260652 Yes, I agree. complaining in the workplace is just asking for trouble. But sometimes you just have to let it out. I have a great place for that and you won't get in trouble with your boss. It's called JustGriping.com. It's great because you don't have to be afraid to let it all out (within reason) and you don't have to worry about what people will think of you because you don't put in your whole name. Its just a nice to be able to gripe and not worry about the hype :) JustGriping.com is where America loves to Gripe! Yes, I agree. complaining in the workplace is just asking for trouble. But sometimes you just have to let it out. I have a great place for that and you won’t get in trouble with your boss. It’s called JustGriping.com. It’s great because you don’t have to be afraid to let it all out (within reason) and you don’t have to worry about what people will think of you because you don’t put in your whole name. Its just a nice to be able to gripe and not worry about the hype :) JustGriping.com is where America loves to Gripe!

]]> By: Just be happy you have a job « oohgioia http://positivesharing.com/2007/08/top-10-reasons-why-constant-complaining-is-so-toxic-in-the-workplace/#comment-259097 Just be happy you have a job « oohgioia Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:23:28 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/08/top-10-reasons-why-constant-complaining-is-so-toxic-in-the-workplace/#comment-259097 [...] Other research has shown that complaining about work just makes for a toxic work place and a poor mentality at work (or about work). If you think it is going to suck – well, then it is going to suck. [...] [...] Other research has shown that complaining about work just makes for a toxic work place and a poor mentality at work (or about work). If you think it is going to suck – well, then it is going to suck. [...]

]]> By: HATEMYJOB2011 http://positivesharing.com/2007/08/top-10-reasons-why-constant-complaining-is-so-toxic-in-the-workplace/#comment-258958 HATEMYJOB2011 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:37:52 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/08/top-10-reasons-why-constant-complaining-is-so-toxic-in-the-workplace/#comment-258958 You're probably right on most of the reasons but I hate you any way and would like to complain about you because I am working on Christmas Eve. You’re probably right on most of the reasons but I hate you any way and would like to complain about you because I am working on Christmas Eve.

]]> By: Idealism and the Corporate Grind | Line Of Work http://positivesharing.com/2007/08/top-10-reasons-why-constant-complaining-is-so-toxic-in-the-workplace/#comment-258654 Idealism and the Corporate Grind | Line Of Work Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:42:41 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/08/top-10-reasons-why-constant-complaining-is-so-toxic-in-the-workplace/#comment-258654 [...] of the day, putting food on the table is more important than being comfortable with what they do. Complaining or just citing dissatisfaction is a quick way to get the wrong kind of attention from the people in [...] [...] of the day, putting food on the table is more important than being comfortable with what they do. Complaining or just citing dissatisfaction is a quick way to get the wrong kind of attention from the people in [...]

]]> By: jb http://positivesharing.com/2007/08/top-10-reasons-why-constant-complaining-is-so-toxic-in-the-workplace/#comment-257414 jb Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:44:49 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/08/top-10-reasons-why-constant-complaining-is-so-toxic-in-the-workplace/#comment-257414 I take pride in my work. Most of my coworkers are constant complainers and whine, bitch, cry about everything they have to do or what someone else did/didn't do. Althought I dont agree, I have been labelled a bragger because I would rather look at the positive aspects of my work as opposed to bellyaching all day. At the end of the day, they can say what they like because I go home happy with my day while they probably go home stressed out. I take pride in my work. Most of my coworkers are constant complainers and whine, bitch, cry about everything they have to do or what someone else did/didn’t do. Althought I dont agree, I have been labelled a bragger because I would rather look at the positive aspects of my work as opposed to bellyaching all day. At the end of the day, they can say what they like because I go home happy with my day while they probably go home stressed out.

]]> By: Jimmer http://positivesharing.com/2007/08/top-10-reasons-why-constant-complaining-is-so-toxic-in-the-workplace/#comment-255814 Jimmer Mon, 02 May 2011 17:27:11 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/08/top-10-reasons-why-constant-complaining-is-so-toxic-in-the-workplace/#comment-255814 A valuable lesson learned. You DO reap what you sow! I've learned as an employee and a parent, the only way to get positive results is to lead by example. I wish you well. Jimmers A valuable lesson learned. You DO reap what you sow! I’ve learned as an employee and a parent, the only way to get positive results is to lead by example.

I wish you well.
Jimmers

]]> By: Nosy http://positivesharing.com/2007/08/top-10-reasons-why-constant-complaining-is-so-toxic-in-the-workplace/#comment-255782 Nosy Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:37:49 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/08/top-10-reasons-why-constant-complaining-is-so-toxic-in-the-workplace/#comment-255782 This exactly describes my current workplace. I've been here 7 years and the last 3 have been HELL and I'm actively looking to get out. I'm sorry to confess that I started the complaining habit. And since I was favoured by the management and got whatever I asked for, the others who were envious thought that if they complained more and acted like me (indignant about everything) they too could enjoy my status. Unfortunately, i was also given certain high profile projects (more fuel for their envy) whcih I was the first to admit, I was not equal to. Somehow they got done but I'm being targetted with a vengeance. Ours is a department where there is no upward promotion, so people vie for recognition and there's precious little going around. Now there's a clique of negative people who compete as to who has the right to be more indignant. Since I observed this negative trend, I have kept myself out of their way, inwardly sorry that I did not set a better example. But now I am almost ceaselessly targetted and I can't say I'm not bothered by it. This exactly describes my current workplace. I’ve been here 7 years and the last 3 have been HELL and I’m actively looking to get out. I’m sorry to confess that I started the complaining habit. And since I was favoured by the management and got whatever I asked for, the others who were envious thought that if they complained more and acted like me (indignant about everything) they too could enjoy my status. Unfortunately, i was also given certain high profile projects (more fuel for their envy) whcih I was the first to admit, I was not equal to. Somehow they got done but I’m being targetted with a vengeance. Ours is a department where there is no upward promotion, so people vie for recognition and there’s precious little going around. Now there’s a clique of negative people who compete as to who has the right to be more indignant. Since I observed this negative trend, I have kept myself out of their way, inwardly sorry that I did not set a better example. But now I am almost ceaselessly targetted and I can’t say I’m not bothered by it.

]]> By: Stop Complaining! | Living Better, Living Happier http://positivesharing.com/2007/08/top-10-reasons-why-constant-complaining-is-so-toxic-in-the-workplace/#comment-255555 Stop Complaining! | Living Better, Living Happier Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:31:11 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/08/top-10-reasons-why-constant-complaining-is-so-toxic-in-the-workplace/#comment-255555 [...] Top 10 Reasons Why Complaining Is So Toxic In The Workplace [...] [...] Top 10 Reasons Why Complaining Is So Toxic In The Workplace [...]

]]> By: Avoid the Top 5 Internship First Day BLOOPERS! « AU Interns http://positivesharing.com/2007/08/top-10-reasons-why-constant-complaining-is-so-toxic-in-the-workplace/#comment-254553 Avoid the Top 5 Internship First Day BLOOPERS! « AU Interns Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:12:35 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/08/top-10-reasons-why-constant-complaining-is-so-toxic-in-the-workplace/#comment-254553 [...] Negativitycan ruin your reputation before you’ve had a chance to show what you’ve got to offer. Your first day is when people sum you up. Don’t diss on past employers, your school, your hometown, the local sports teams, or what your new internship site has done in the past. Practice diplomacy. You needn’t plaster a smile on your face, either, but stick to the old adage of, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” [...] [...] Negativitycan ruin your reputation before you’ve had a chance to show what you’ve got to offer. Your first day is when people sum you up. Don’t diss on past employers, your school, your hometown, the local sports teams, or what your new internship site has done in the past. Practice diplomacy. You needn’t plaster a smile on your face, either, but stick to the old adage of, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” [...]

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