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7 signs you can't trust your coworkers

"Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy"

In John Le Carre's classic spy novel "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy," British agent George Smiley becomes convinced that someone in his agency is a Soviet mole. 

The outcome of your office gripe probably won't determine the fate of a wide network of secret agents. You also probably can't use Cold War spycraft to deal with potentially treacherous coworkers (probably, I don't know your life).

Still, it's crucial that you identify and recognize duplicitous individuals in your workplace, as they have the potential to wreak damage on your career.  

You're particularly at risk if you work in a low-trust environment. 

According to Brandon Smith, a workplace therapist, consultant, and professor, such work climates are distinguished by high pressure competition between employees, bosses that play favorites, rampant gossip, and a lack of cooperation, and frequent instances of food being stolen from the break room fridge (no, seriously).  

Any of that sound familiar? Well here are some clear warning signs you can't trust your coworkers, along with some tips on how to deal with such individuals:

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They're envious

Watch out for anyone displaying signs of what's been called the least fun of the seven deadly sins, writes Dr. Neel Burton in Psychology Today. 

Envy is a universal trait. However, if left unchecked in the workplace, it leads to problems. Envious people desire what their successful colleagues have, leading to resentment, shortsightedness, and toxic relationships. 

 

How to deal with envious coworkers:

Dr. Mary Lamia addressed several helpful strategies to combat envy in Psychology Today:

"... People who fear being envied tend to behave in ways that are pro-social — helping others who might envy them. They speculate that people who are better off might use such an appeasement strategy to dampen the destructive effects of envy, and it can help to improve the situation of those who are worse off." 

Run screaming from coworkers that constantly gripe about others' accomplishments. When you achieve success, their inner green-eyed monster will turn on you too. 

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They're dishonest

Here's a shocker: You can't trust dishonest coworkers. 

Crazy, right? 

If you regularly catch a coworker lying, or they steal credit for your work, they're probably a dishonest person.

Keep in mind, even if their lies don't directly effect you, they've already proven themselves untrustworthy. You can't depend on liars to keep your best interests at heart.

See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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