Office environment, I'm too sensitive... :(

stacyinluv

So, the environment in my office is horrible.  My officemate and I aren't even really on speaking terms now.  Am I being too sensitive?  (I think I am).  For those of you that share offices, how do you not let it bother you?

the_magic_number

It is hard but remember that you are being paid to do a job.  Just go in, do your job and leave at the end of the day.  If it gets to be unbearable, you can always put out feelers for a new job.

Mrs.SabrinaM

I too have had to put up with office mates that isn't always the best.  A couple coping mechanisms that helped, 

an Ipod and head phones if they are allowed and you are not on the phone.  I always kept just one ear free to hear my phone.  This way the silence isn't overwhelming. 

Take things in that are peaceful, familiar to you.  Make your desk your space with little touches. Pictures of family/friends, even wall hanginigs. 

If you think it is interfering with your job depending on your relationship with your boss you might be able to request move of office diplomatically but you might have to wait until some other staffing changes for this to be possible. 

Good Luck!
Be sickeningly polite and gracious to your office mate.  It's hard to meet someone who always says please, thank you, and excuse me with outright hostility.

cjn2007

My office is almost unbearable most times. Its a little different for me because everyone I work with everyday is in the military. So people get away with everything, whereas if they worked a civilian job they would be fired. I am always frustrated and pissed off, it gets so bad that I end up taking it out on my DH when I get home. No one really speaks to each other, we all just "deal" with working in the same office. I almost asked to be transfered to another office, but I am waiting it out.  I love what I do, but I cannot stand the people I work with. I get really tired of being ticked off all the time. I just sit in my cube and try to focus on work and ignore everyone. My sister suggested using a Ipod and listen to music, I haven't tried that.  Hopefully it gets better for you! But you are not alone!

YourSong

It is so hard!  My mom and I have the motto to be like an M&M.  Hard candy shell, but sweet on the inside.  We each have a bag of M&M's to remind us.