Do you ever work with someone who’s always quick to correct everyone else but somehow can’t seem to get their own numbers right? I've got someone like that on my team right now, and honestly, I’m torn between laughing it off and losing my patience. How do you handle situations like this? Do you call them out, gently correct them, or just let it slide?"

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It sounds like you have 2 problems here: numbers are often wrong across your team and someone is not great at offering/accepting feedback. Fix the issue causing inconsistencies in your team’s work and talk to the “uhm actually…” team member privately.

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I get what you’re saying, though I feel like addressing those issues is more in my boss’s lane than mine.

I just do my best to never be wrong, lol. But really, I try to let things go. There's no point in having tension just to one-up somebody else.

Haha, I wish I could master the ‘never be wrong’ part! 😅 I agree though - letting things go definitely keeps the peace and saves so much energy.

YES. I have several coworkers like this and it drives me INSANE. I always tell them worry about your own work, not what I am doing.

I know. It drives me crazy too! It’s so hard not to let it get under your skin sometimes!

If they’re not my direct report I’d just make sure I always have our interactions documented to cover my own butt. Get everything in writing. If it takes place in person, send them an email afterward summarizing the convo.

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