Coworkers Tell You When To Take a Break

 

Were you ever told when or when not to take your break for lunch by someone who had absolutely no authority over you? What did you do?

I have seen it myself. The best thing to do is this. Look at them and walk out to get your lunch. Don’t say anything just leave. I worked with a few co-workers who tried to establish boss authority over other co workers even though they had no right to do so. I call this the play dumb method. Look at them like you don’t know what they are saying….and then walk out. If you let them tell you when to take a break then they will establish dominance in the workplace. You will have to deal with them every day!

If it is worth it then befriend them and say “I am going on my break today at 11am” Say it early on and announce it as if it is an appointment you must go on. This is another way to handle it. I know that this is a situation that becomes very frustrating and if you let it happen then it will continue.