{"id":3144,"date":"2015-03-05T14:22:48","date_gmt":"2015-03-05T14:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=3144"},"modified":"2022-10-19T04:56:37","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T04:56:37","slug":"types-of-officemates-you-meet-everyday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/types-of-officemates-you-meet-everyday","title":{"rendered":"6 Types of Officemates You Meet Everyday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Just like family, the people you work with in the office are people you didn\u2019t choose. Unless you\u2019re a boss, a lot of final hiring decisions aren\u2019t yours. While this makes for a lot of fun stories and human interaction, it can take a toll on your day-to-day if you simply can\u2019t stand your officemates. Maybe familiarity breeds contempt, or someone has a tendency to take off their shoes during meetings, but you have to work with them nonetheless. This becomes a bigger problem in the Philippines where<a title=\"Your Guide To Setting Boundaries At Work\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/your-guide-to-setting-boundaries-at-work\"><em>pakikisama<\/em> is such a big deal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s doubly hard to keep it professional when the bosses like to foster a family environment and regular videoke sessions. Not mingling can severely affect your opportunities to rise and make it to the top. People skills do count for a lot when it comes to getting along with officemates, and <a title=\"Why you need friends at work\" href=\"\/blog\/why-you-need-friends-at-work\">office friends always make work more fun <\/a>and enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To make it easier to navigate the deceiving waters of Philippine offices, here are the 5 main archetypes that you will have to deal with:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3148\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/office_chair-2-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"304\" height=\"485\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/types-of-officemates-you-meet-everyday\/#The_Lifers\" title=\"The Lifers\">The Lifers<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/types-of-officemates-you-meet-everyday\/#How_to_spot_them\" title=\"How to spot them:\">How to spot them:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/types-of-officemates-you-meet-everyday\/#How_to_deal_with_them\" title=\"How to deal with them:\">How to deal with them:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/types-of-officemates-you-meet-everyday\/#The_Agents\" title=\"The Agents\">The Agents<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/types-of-officemates-you-meet-everyday\/#How_to_spot_them-2\" title=\"How to spot them:\">How to spot them:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/types-of-officemates-you-meet-everyday\/#How_to_deal_with_them-2\" title=\"How to deal with them:\">How to deal with them:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/types-of-officemates-you-meet-everyday\/#The_Grindstones\" title=\"The Grindstones\">The Grindstones<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/types-of-officemates-you-meet-everyday\/#How_to_deal_with_them-3\" title=\"How to deal with them:\">How to deal with them:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/types-of-officemates-you-meet-everyday\/#The_Titos_and_Titas\" title=\"The Titos and Titas\">The Titos and Titas<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/types-of-officemates-you-meet-everyday\/#How_to_spot_them-3\" title=\"How to spot them:\">How to spot them:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/types-of-officemates-you-meet-everyday\/#How_to_deal_with_them-4\" title=\"How to deal with them:\">How to deal with them:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/types-of-officemates-you-meet-everyday\/#The_Rage_Monsters\" title=\"The Rage Monsters\">The Rage Monsters<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/types-of-officemates-you-meet-everyday\/#How_to_spot_them-4\" title=\"How to spot them:\">How to spot them:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/types-of-officemates-you-meet-everyday\/#How_to_deal_with_them-5\" title=\"How to deal with them:\">How to deal with them:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/types-of-officemates-you-meet-everyday\/#The_Birds\" title=\"The Birds\">The Birds<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/types-of-officemates-you-meet-everyday\/#How_to_spot_them-5\" title=\"How to spot them:\">How to spot them:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/types-of-officemates-you-meet-everyday\/#How_to_deal_with_them-6\" title=\"How to deal with them:\">How to deal with them:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Lifers\"><\/span><strong>The Lifers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You know those officemates who have been there forever and look like they\u2019re never going to leave? They\u2019re lifers. They got on board a few years ago and are good where they are. They\u2019re not looking for promotions anymore, they\u2019re not looking to innovate or change things, they\u2019re good with the status quo.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_spot_them\"><\/span><strong>How to spot them:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A layer of dust accumulating around their resume or CV. Or, a general disregard for company policy as they have tenure. They generally wear slightly inappropriate shirts, and try to get away with shorts if they\u2019re dudes. Some subtle terrorizing towards new hires, and general complacency during performance appraisals. They are also the first to ask questions during company meetings about policy changes. Their HMO handbook is committed to memory.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_deal_with_them\"><\/span><strong>How to deal with them:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>They generally stay out of your way as long as you don\u2019t try to mess with their work spaces and never switch out their office chairs, because they would immediately know. They\u2019re good workers and very dependable. They may look like they don\u2019t care about what\u2019s happening in the office, but lifers have stayed on for a reason: they are dependable, loyal, and have a deep love for the company. Just do your job and let them do theirs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3150\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/suit_and_tie-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"494\" height=\"323\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Agents\"><\/span><strong>The Agents<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These people have seen too many episodes of Suits or Mad Men. They\u2019re perpetually convinced that there are secret power struggles going on in the office, so they try to store as much information as they can about everyone either to protect themselves or get ahead. They may be friends with everyone, or get close enough to the admin department to know how each employee is doing. Agents may actually know your salary and how it compares to everyone else\u2019s. Their heads look big because they\u2019re full of facts that they can use for good or bad. Lurkers at parties and pantries, they listen in to conversations with headphones that are not connected to anything.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_spot_them-2\"><\/span><strong>How to spot them:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A sneaky look or a perpetual smile. They are great confidants but you don\u2019t know where this information goes. They dress for the job they want, not the one they have\u2026 and they always want a higher position. Their CVs are perpetually updated and they are the first to spill office secrets when drunk. Really good agents know what\u2019s happening in other offices too, and are constant sources of industry insider info, correct or otherwise.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_deal_with_them-2\"><\/span><strong>How to deal with them:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An agent can either be good or bad, just like spies. So try to keep your information to yourself until you\u2019re sure who you\u2019re dealing with. But they can be great when you\u2019re trying to fish or get information out. If you want to <a title=\"Love at Work: Pros and Cons of Office Romances\" href=\"\/blog\/love-work-pros-cons-office-romances\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find out if that cutie from another department is single<\/a>, just drop a hint and you\u2019ll soon find out if this person likes you back or not.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3156\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/headphones-2-300x211.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"478\" height=\"328\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Grindstones\"><\/span><strong>The Grindstones<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Much like the Lifers, these people have no need for office politics or drama. They simply want to come in, do their work, and leave. But unlike the Lifers, Grindstones can leave at any time, and they rarely confide in anyone. They keep their heads down and keep their nose clean, but most are secretly nursing a passion project that will get them out of the company or into another industry. They do brilliant work without having the passion for it and you\u2019re always sad when they go. To them, their current job is just a day job, not a career. <strong>How to spot them:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you see someone hunched over their laptop during lunch and they flinch when you say hi, they\u2019re probably working on their passion project. They\u2019re a little too cool for work, and don\u2019t make friends easily in the office. They do their work fast so they can leave on time and work on the stuff they love. Their office headphones are often glued to their heads, hence\u00a0they\u2019re typically the last people to know office-wide gossip. They are super thrifty despite their racket bucks because they\u2019re working on being financially independent.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_deal_with_them-3\"><\/span><strong>How to deal with them:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll want them as teammate,s but they won\u2019t do well as leaders. You will undoubtedly love working with them as long as they\u2019re not horribly unmotivated. Work with them as often as you can and keep them inspired. They will have insights that are out of this world, and they work super fast. Get invites to their DJ gigs or art exhibits and support their passions. But don\u2019t overload them with work, because the minute you do, they\u2019ll dust off their resumes and head out the door.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3154\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/coffee_cups-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"305\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Titos_and_Titas\"><\/span><strong>The Titos and Titas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not necessarily Lifers, but generally the older demographic of the office. Most are probably bosses already. They don\u2019t often join post-work drinking sessions, but when they do, you will get loads of advice and insight. Titos and Titas often head departments and try to mentor the younger people in the office. They scold you when you are being inappropriate and tend to start the teasing. They\u2019ve been around the industry for a while and are not afraid to show it. They are the secret group that decide whether you\u2019re promotion material or not.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_spot_them-3\"><\/span><strong>How to spot them:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>They typically look a bit older than their age, either through intentional dress or unintentional stress. A bit aloof when it comes to the first level employees but a bit more comfortable talking with middle management and other executives. Their advanced positions isolate them a bit from the rest of the office. They&#8217;re typically seen sticking to their own group of Titos and Titas over coffee breaks but will join post-office get-togethers as long as they\u2019re together.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_deal_with_them-4\"><\/span><strong>How to deal with them:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Let them give you advice, because they have lots. Pick through it and choose which you believe. But know that their years of experience are there to help you, so make the most of any face time you get because they are so aloof. Never get on the bad side of any of them, as they are tightly intertwined.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3152\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/tension_balls-2-300x165.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"259\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Rage_Monsters\"><\/span><strong>The Rage Monsters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do not approach them on Mondays and mornings because they will not be very approachable. Stay out of their way when there\u2019s Carmageddon going on. They will be pissed. And you will hear all about it. They can also be triggered by other people\u2019s mistakes and a horribly busy day. Invest in noise-canceling headphones and practice your interested but not engaging and sympathetic face.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_spot_them-4\"><\/span><strong>How to spot them:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If there\u2019s a broken mouse and a stress ball on the desk, you must be dealing with a rage monster. They can also be found smoking angrily, ranting on the phone, or firing off long, sarcastic emails. Furrowed brows and scowls are evident. May also be the sulky black holes during office drinking sessions and parties. Can also be found cornering unsuspecting victims and telling everyone what they think everyone else is doing wrong.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_deal_with_them-5\"><\/span><strong>How to deal with them:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>They\u2019re not always angry, but they\u2019re quick to anger and slower to calm down. They\u2019re perfectly happy people as long as you don\u2019t do anything that sets them off. Try not to be too happy when they\u2019re in a bad mood and don\u2019t play Katy Perry when they\u2019re already starting.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3158\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/parrot-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"473\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Birds\"><\/span><strong>The Birds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chirp, chirp, chirp\u2026 they never stop talking. Typically oversharers, you will hear about the Birds&#8217; sex lives, and their friends\u2019 sex lives, and their parents\u2019 problems. They don\u2019t necessarily have as much inside info as the Agents, but they have a lot of things to say. And they\u2019re so happy! Even at 8am on a Monday, you can see them going around, saying good morning and being cheerful. They have so many things to say about everything and are probably high on the endorphins from their 6AM run or yoga session.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_spot_them-5\"><\/span><strong>How to spot them:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Crossfit or running posts on Facebook, also possibly gym selfies. They go around the office happy and carefree when everyone\u2019s still hungover. May also be dancing or singing randomly with a constant smile on their faces.Depending on your mood, you can find Birds very annoying or very inspiring.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_deal_with_them-6\"><\/span><strong>How to deal with them:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you need a dose of happiness, spend 30 seconds with one and you will feel instantly happy. Their stories are rarely sad and mostly self deprecating. They can be just what the doctor ordered if you\u2019re in need of some sunshine. Working with them is generally a hoot even if they tend to derail discussions into funny and unimportant territory. Most people can fall into a mixture of two or more of these archetypes, and maybe you even recognize yourself in some of these. None of them are necessarily bad personas, as long as you know how to<a title=\"12 Ways To Handle Toxic People At Work\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/some-ways-to-handle-toxic-people-at-work\"> play to each ones\u2019 strengths and weaknesses<\/a>. Just always remember that officemates are people too, and learn how to get along with everyone.Hang out with as many different people as you can and find friends that make work more fun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just like family, the people you work with in the office are people you didn\u2019t choose. Unless you\u2019re a boss, a lot of final hiring decisions aren\u2019t yours. While this makes for a lot of fun stories and human interaction, it can take a toll on your day-to-day if you simply can\u2019t stand your officemates. 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