How to Deal with “Mean Girls” at Work
5. Don’t use backbiting to confront your foes; speak with them privately
The unsatisfactory behavior at work could be affecting you in other ways. Your attitude has evolved from resolute to defensive in a few short months because of the distractions at work. This may be the last straw for you, but before you start igniting a firestorm, think rationally. You dont want to be seen as a victim or a misfit, but do the right thing by talking with the troublemakers privately. Don’t divulge backbiting or gossipy exchanges to confront your foes or else, you’ll find yourself without a job.