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What to do when a co-worker plays sides to get ahead in the office?

Fed up with kiss up-

I have to chuckle here as I know personally how annoying this can be. I've been in situations where my counter-part would complain to me how they held interest in my bosses job, and spoke to me as if there was no regards as to how foul that came across. I guess there was no inkling that perhaps I wanted to move up in the company as well. I say all this to say ... quite frankly- some of our co-workers can a%s to say the least. everyone loves to flap their mouths and become lacksidasical in keeping some intentions to themselves. No one likes a brown nose, though you can respect their hustle, these types of personalities find out in the end that the way they go about their successes can leave them with enemies, or more likely people who don't wish to be around them. If you're a personable person that kind of alienation can drive you crazy. I'll tell you like this Fed-up just look at this person as someone to keep an eye on at a distance, be on your guard and watch the train wreck eventually come forth. It's okay to admire someone who has that drive, but it's another story when the way they go about it is harsh and devious.

I’m an aspiring actor and have been told point flat that my skills are not cutting it by my family; however, my acting coaches and fellow acting partners have told me otherwise.
I always feel like sometimes family can be on the hate mode for achieving ones dreams. Any thoughts?

Hi Miss annoyed with no room to be miserable-
What can be more challenging then family members who may not have much going for themselves, but quick to hate on someone else’s dreams. You by all means have the right to be annoyed, because these types of people are annoying and quick to give sharp tongues, not or knowingly effective enough to sway you from what you really want to do. I say move on and do what you want to do!
I’ve always said there’s no room for haters or naysayers. We all have a gift and skill, and if someone wishes not to see their talents flourish and go about what if and could then that’s on them. Though relatives are thicker than water (supposedly), it’s up to you to share what and if any details with negative people. The bottom-line is you know what their response will be; Therefore, prove your gifts by being the best you can be and keep it moving, by not keeping them in the loop.

By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo            

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