Do you think you work with the biggest jerk of all -- that one person who sets the gold standard when it comes to ridiculous workplace behaviors and antics?

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In 100 words or less, tell us about your jerk. No names please -- just the gory details. We'll post all of the jerk tales and pick a new winner every month.

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The latest advice

	My manager seems to have no respect for my work. When I wrap up a project, he makes a disparaging remark about it and says how unimportant it is. I know that my work is significant around here, and I am wondering if there is a better way to get this across to him. Read Ken's Answer
	I cannot get my manager’s attention. When I meet in his office, he is on his Bluetooth and using his computer. If it’s not that, he is taking phone calls and even talking with people who drop by his office. What can I do to have an actual conversation with him? Read Ken's Answer
	When I go on a job interview, I like to know as much as possible about the company and the person who will be interviewing me. On a recent interview, I sensed that the interviewer was a little uncomfortable with all of the personal information I found out about her. I thought she would be impressed, but she wasn’t. Did I cross a line of some sort? Read Ken's Answer

Reader comments

Got something to say about jerks at work? Here's what Ken's readers are saying about the jerks featured in his advice column. These are the three most recent comments. Check them out, and post your own!

Responding to this item, Website visitor recently said:
I believe this is a very good answer. I was called the boss's pet. I work very hard, extensive hours, I give my best. Because of my hard work, I am involved and multiple projects. I noticed my co-workers are acting weird around me. I know for a fact, they do not do even half of my work load. Always remember, you have to give to receive. Good managers will notice.

Responding to this item, jdaniel@wi.rr.com recently said:
Presently, in this kind of situation. I'm the one that "clams up". She has a personality that will not accept the private, well-timed, critism. I have given up attempting to inform her of any constructive critism. My boss is the sort that avoids confrontation, but likes money. She is the sort of person that can't listen, because she's too busy screaming and explaining away, her reasons for her actions. I have dealt with her "stuff" for a long time now. I saw your book on her counter top for all our customers too see. This is how I checked into your site. My last complaint to my boss, which was this past Saturday, was that I really didn't want to be there. I was only 10 min. late; 3 min. away. I was so unhappy with the interaction with her, day-to-day, that I was willing to give up a days wage. And I knew that my boss wouldn't intervene.

Responding to this item, Dale Paulson recently said:
Great website. I am particularly interested in this topic as I have just published a book available on Amazon called "Workplace Jerks, Will This Person be a Speed Bump, a Pothole or a Landmine." Thank you for highlighting this important topic. Dale Paulson, Ph.D.