Unpleasant office environments are a major cause of depression and unhappiness. If you have to go everyday to a place where people argue and fight, or where you feel uncomfortable, it can make you feel as if things will never improve. While the average person is not going to love their work all of the time, they should at least feel productive and treated humanely. If co-workers or supervisors treat you poorly and are, neglectful, or intimidating, you may find yourself desperate for a new job. The problem is, leaving your current job may not be an option. You may be stuck in your current position, or you may be lucky enough to have found work you love that you do not want to abandon. However, tough work relations can ruin a perfectly wonderful opportunity. Whether co-workers lack the ability to change ink refills or toner refills, or frequently experience communication problems that make your job impossible, you can find a solution.

No one should have to suffer a feeling of dread when Monday morning rolls around. Everyone good and bad days, but a sense of impending doom, week after week, adds to your stress level and can affect your health in a negative way. Work conditions can become intolerable before you know it, so keep tabs on your environment and speak openly with co-workers about problems. As a matter of fact, your Human Resources department is the first place to go if there is a serious problem in your office. The HR department can help you communicate if you are unable to it impossible to speak with the problem coworker. Having a third party present when you communicate with a problem coworker can go a long way in solving communication problems.

If the problems you are having in your workplace are minor, you may be able to solve them without ever speaking with a third party. Are you especially sensitive to certain remarks made in your office? Your best bet may be to stop paying attention to coworkers. If you have a coworker who tried to get too personal, just smile and walk away. If someone is pushy and spends too much time in your cubicle, move your chair and desk in a manner that keeps people from easily entering your workspace without an invitation. If a cubicle mate talks endlessly or spends time in personal conversation that disturbs you and keeps you from your work, consider wearing headphones or listening to the radio during the workday. Balancing interpersonal relationships in the workplace can be a challenge. If you find yourself pulling your hair out over difficult coworkers or work situations, examine your choices and move forward.