Dealing with tough coworkers at work can be like facing a tricky puzzle. Sometimes, people in the office make things a bit harder, whether it's their way of doing things, their personalities, or just clashes that make teamwork tough. This Redditor (OP) also had to deal with a tough pregnant coworker (PC). The source of contention? The OP's cologne.
The OP shared on the r/AmItheA**hole subreddit that their pregnant coworker had a strong aversion to the OP's cologne, so she asked them to stop using it. But the OP refused. They said, "To be honest if the other pregnant woman had asked me, I would have stopped, or at least carried it with me so when clients came I could use it, but this woman was rude and ate smelly breakfasts at her desk."
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Here's the full story:
Source: Werty_Rebooted
Pregnant coworker (PC) in front of OP refused to change desks when her department was relocated to the back
Source: Werty_Rebooted
PC asked OP to stop wearing cologne due to its smell. And if OP didn't comply, she PC wouldn't change desks
Source: Werty_Rebooted
Despite the OP's efforts to find a solution, including offering assistance to move PC's belongings, she refused to move. So OP continued to use cologne
Source: Werty_Rebooted
OP would be more inclined to accommodate if asked by the other pregnant woman
Source: Werty_Rebooted
It's inconsiderate to use strong scents in shared spaces
Source: Reddit User
Personal grooming choices are acceptable unless it involves an excessive amount
Source: sudo999
The OP could have been more gracious by going without cologne
Source: bibliobitch
Commenter supports the OP because they tried to find a solution, including offering to help move the coworker's belongings
Source: Kimbahlee34
Both parties are at fault
Source: Reddit User
The coworker rude and unadaptable
Source: Reddit User
Strong cologne or perfumes in office settings should be banned due to potential allergies and sensitivities among coworkers.
Source: AussieBird82
The coworker's demands were unreasonable
Source: Reddit User
Have you ever found yourself in a workplace clash over personal preferences? Share your thoughts on handling disagreements with coworkers, especially when it comes to matters like cologne choices.