35 People Share Just How Annoying Their Coworkers Really Are

With that said, 65% of folks talk to their coworkers outside of work, 68% keep in touch with coworkers they’ve had in previous roles. That alone says that good coworkers are key in any company, but it gets better.

Nearly 4 in 5 Americans feel comfortable venting to their colleagues about work-related issues and nearly half would even be so bold as to vent about personal things too.

And if you’re wondering, the standoff of “fun to work with” versus “good at their job” view of coworkers among the different generations is progressively shifting. 84% of baby boomers think coworkers have to be good at their job, while Gen X, Gen Y (Millennials) and Gen Z respectively have 74%, 67% and 56%. So, you can see a gradual increase of employees who have more fun coworkers, competence kinda sorta be damned.

And (and), again, if you’re wondering, Vermont is the state considered to have the highest coworker ratings, scoring a 4.05 out of 5 with the worst being Nevada at 3.44.

So, if someone at work irks you, change can only be done through action, so be a good team player, and if that doesn’t work—quit. Because mental health is more important than training your tolerance levels.

So, what are your thoughts on any of this? Do you have some coworkers you have to grin at and bear with? Share your stories and takes in the comment section below!

And if you want some more coworker fails, the virtual door to the next article is open.