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Whether your work is in person or remote, dealing with a jerk in the workplace sucks. Social psychologist Tessa Went has dedicated time researching the difficult coworkers we encounter in the office and actually found seven common archetypes that exist among them. Her book, Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them is a guide to dealing with the overbearing bosses, irritating coworkers, and all-around difficult people who make work and life miserable. On the pod, Tessa talks about the types of jerks we find at the workplace, as well as some ways to address their irritating behavior. She also touches on some habits we can develop to make work more enjoyable for everyone.
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Whether your work is in person or remote, dealing with a jerk in the workplace sucks. Social psychologist Tessa Went has dedicated time researching the difficult coworkers we encounter in the office and actually found seven common archetypes that exist among them. Her book, Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them is a guide to dealing with the overbearing bosses, irritating coworkers, and all-around difficult people who make work and life miserable. On the pod, Tessa talks about the types of jerks we find at the workplace, as well as some ways to address their irritating behavior. She also touches on some habits we can develop to make work more enjoyable for everyone.

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