How to deal with bossy and overbearing colleague at work

Whether its in your personal life, during school, or at work, there always seems to be one person who is overconfident and takes control (or tries to) in ever situation. They’ll be the one who thinks they know exactly how someone should do every little thing – even when they were not there or have never experienced the situation that person is in.

bossy colleagues, verb earring colleagues, problems at workIn the workplace, it’s to be expected that you’ll get some direction from colleagues when you start a new job or project – that person could be your boss, or someone who has a bit more experience than you do.

But there is a line between being coached or mentored and being bossed around. The latter often makes you feel frustrated and resentful…and yet powerless to do or say anything for fear of rocking the boat.

Here are some strategies you can use to manage a bossy colleague at work: