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In one of my first jobs out of school, at a tender 25 years old, I found myself at a firm with no career ladder and a particularly demoralizing, tyrannical boss. Every morning that I walked from my house to that job, I was wretchedly miserable. My one glimmer of happiness was a smart, funny peer—let’s call her Sarah—who became my instant friend. We were in the same unhappy boat, at a similar level in the organization, and I seized on our lunch breaks as prime opportunities to vent my gloom and misfortune with someone who I knew would understand.
Via The Learning Factor
When you complain, you’re not endearing yourself to anyone.
Next time you feel the urge to reflexively complain, think through these common perceptions of workplace whiners (by non-whiners). They may just be the best deterrent when you have the need to gripe:
Complaints should always be accompanied by suggestions for addressing them. I never advocate suppressing ideas or different perspectives but having a perspective to share comes with a responsibility and a commitment to participate in making things stronger and more effective.