How to Deal With a Co-Worker Who Takes Too Much Time Off

Minding your own business is a good habit to uphold in life, and at work. For the latter situation, that could mean biting your tongue when your colleague insists on completing a project in a manner you feel is ineffective, or keeping quiet about the fact that his or her workspace is so cluttered you can barely tell there's a desk underneath.

But what happens when a co-worker's behavior negatively affects your experience on the job? At that point, staying silent becomes much more difficult.

It's a scenario you may encounter if you have a colleague who constantly seems to be out of the office, whether it's because he or she is reportedly ill, needs time to tend to a personal matter, or is somehow taking yet another vacation day. Of course, if that co-worker's frequent absences don't affect you, then there's nothing to say. But if the fact that your colleague is often out means you get stuck having to pick up his or her slack, it can certainly leave a bitter taste in your mouth. Here's what to do if you're constantly pitching in for an absentee co-worker -- and rapidly losing your patience.

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