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Some people are bigger complainers than others. Usually it comes from a place, a need, to feel acknowledged, heard, understood. Some people use this as a way to bond and find common ground with coworkers.
The least collateral damage is to acknowledge the person’s feelings, without agreeing. Think like a therapist, but don’t dwell.
This will have you come across as understanding and empathetic, give the person what they likely are looking for, and then excuse yourself to a meeting, call etc to end the exchange.
We often have to find a way to get along with the most difficult people in the workplace. We don’t get to chose our coworkers, just like we don’t get to choose our family—this is to maintain relationships with difficult people.
Luckily, unlike family, you can leave your job with less issues and end the relationship if it gets intolerable.
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Thank you. That is great advice!
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Just say you have an important task or phone call now and can’t chat!
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I am becoming a master of fake phone calls. Lol
This is something I really struggle with. I understand people do it because they want to feel heard, but I'm introverted at the best of times and find it too emotionally exhausting to listen to that. Do you think other coworkers have the same concerns? If you have a good relationship with your manager, it might be worth bringing up your concerns to them. Otherwise, I highly recommend the "grey rock" approach. Be unengaged, and try to move away from the conversation to do another task.
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This is me. I am introverted as well.