6 Unsettling Clues That Your Colleague is Secretly Competing With You
Seemingly harmless behaviors from a colleague that you need to take seriously.
The workplace is a mix of different personalities, values, goals, and ambitions, which is why teamwork is essential for achieving common objectives.
However, beneath the surface of professional cooperation are hidden layers of rivalry and envy.
You can be working everyday alongside someone who outwardly is friendly and supportive, but is actually doing everything they can, subtly, to outshine you.
This secret competition can be unsettling, especially if you’re not sure it’s happening or why. Here are six signs to watch for.
They’re Always Trying to One-Up You
One of the most telltale signs that a colleague is competing with you is when they consistently try to one-up you.
This could manifest in various ways: if you share a successful project outcome, they immediately follow up with an even bigger achievement of their own.
If you mention a new skill you’ve acquired, they’re quick to reveal that they’ve already mastered it.
