The 7 deadly sins of the workplace

Users who admit to committing this sin: 12.1%

A little ambition is healthy, but obsessing over a specific position or worse, coveting your coworker's job, can seriously hurt your career.

This kind of obsession can damage your relationship with not only the coworker whose job you are after, but other coworkers who might feel threatened by this behavior.

Even more important is the possibility that by focusing on a particular position you might miss out on other opportunities for advancement that might be even more advantageous. 

Users who admit to committing this sin: 53.0%

It may seem like a good idea to play the hero. After all the more important tasks you undertake the more valuable you will seem to your superiors, right? Not always. If those tasks are not done correctly, or on time, this kind of behavior can be very damaging. Learn how to share the work with others and to admit when you have taken on too much.

Most popular answer:

47.2% say it
“Can be job ending”

Reader Pet Peeve:
"Coworkers who won't delegate or wait until it is too late to delegate which creates tension between the delegator and the person because the work has to be rushed." 

Users who admit to committing this sin: 7.3%

Most popular answer:

77.2% say it
“Can cause friction with your coworkers”

Reader Pet Peeve:
"Recently, I made a recommendation that saved the company approximately $20k. It was presented at several meetings and at no time was it mentioned that I made the recommendation and that I was actually executing the new process. All of the credit was given to the Director of the department."

Users who admit to committing this sin: 40.8%

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. When you are unprepared to do your job you will bring your whole team down. 

Most popular answer:

67.0% say it
“Can be job ending”

Reader Pet Peeve:
"It really bothers me when people do not try to help themselves and expect that because they asked a question, others will do the whole project and research for them."

Users who admit to committing this sin: 46.3%

Everyone gets angry in the office from time to time. What matters is how an individual deals with that anger. When someone pushes your buttons take a minute to think about the situation. Venting right away may make you feel better, but it can be very damaging. 

Most popular answer:

53.4% say it
“Can be job ending”

Reader Pet Peeve:
"I had a coworker with a bad temper that yelled at me and belittled me for months. He went and yelled at a few managers and was fired a few days later."         

Users who admit to committing this sin: 11.2%

Everyone can get jealous. A little jealousy can push you to work harder, but too much jealousy can cause a person to sabotage the overall success of their company. Remember your coworkers are part of your team. An achievement by one should be a win for everyone.

Most popular answer:

58.2% say it
“Can cause friction with your coworkers”

Reader Pet Peeve:
"What bothers me most is when a co-worker (or a group of co-workers) exhibits jealous and/or spiteful behavior toward another co-worker because of their personal or professional achievements." 

Users who admit to committing this sin: 45.1%

While it is a good idea to give your all in the work you do, it is essential to know your own limits. When you promise more than you can deliver you will either deliver poor quality work or miss your deadlines.

Most popular answer:

53.7% say it
“Can be job ending”

Reader Pet Peeves:
"Having coworkers who don't know how to delegate and over-promise so much that they miss deadlines. "

"Directors and VPs who make commitments without understanding the involvement, costs, or available resources"