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CLINGY CO-WORKER
For about six months, I have sat next to a woman (we sit less than a foot apart) that almost never leaves her desk. She only leaves to heat up her lunch (5 minutes). She does not take days off either. This lack of personal space is uncomfortable enough; but is unbearable when the person you sit next to, can't seem to break away from me. What is wrong with this person? Does she think that she is in charge of me? I have worked for the company for 11 years; she has worked for the company for 5 years. My work record is actually much better than hers as well.
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It probably has nothing at all to do with you.
This woman sounds like she has no friends...maybe even no family near by. Why else would she work constantly? Maybe her home life, if she has one, is so bad that work is her escape.
Could be she is just a workaholic.
You say she is at HER desk, so the fact that she stays there is no reflection on you I don't think. You just happened to have the desk next to hers.
If it is really bothersome, maybe you could talk to whoever is in charge and see about moving or having her moved? I really don't know the situation. But if its possible you might want to check into it.
Unless she is really repulsive, why not try being friendly with her. Maybe ask her to lunch, maybe even ask her why she is working so hard. Let her know she can take a break now and then! :)
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