Nosey dude at the office!!! He's SOOOOO annoying...?

Question

The bosses have told this guy at my job that some things just aren't his business, but he STILL butts in where it's not needed. He asks what personal meetings were about, what someone said - and it had NOTHING to do with him. He's a great worker, in general, but he gets into everything when it has no bearing on his own work...

Should I stick it to this guy and get in HIS business, too, to show him how it feels - this has to be dealt with action wise because words did nothing!!!!!

Answer 1

Use his weakness against him.  For example, talk about a girl at the office who has a crush on him when he is eavesdropping (of course, use someone who is WAY out of his league).  Talk about how it's not fair that the boss is going to promote him and give him a raise.  Mention the fact that someone in the office (who has the same job as this guy) is quitting because they just got a job that pays twice as much.

Fill his head with so much drivel that he doesn't know what to believe.

Answer 2

yes plz try that

Answer 3

Don't do anything. He wants the attention and might actually like the fact you are in his business.  The best course of action I take with problem coworkers is doing and saying absolutely NOTHING!!! Ignore him when he speaks to you, walk away when he walks in a room, become too busy to interact with him- eventually he will become disinterested and he will leave you alone.  Don't ever let anyone get the best of you like this, is he really worth it? Good Luck.

Answer 4

Get nasty. Dont' say anything inappropriate or that will cause a problem at work but let him know his questions are unwanted and give him a serious negative association with the act of getting in your biz.

Example:

Guy: Hey, so what were you guys talking about over there.

You: EXCUSE ME BUT THAT'S NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!! If I wanted you to know I would have included you so kindly BUTT OUT!!

After a few of these he will get the message.  

Answer 5

I saw your user name when I looked over your shoulder one time. STOP TALKING BEHIND MY BACK!!  

Answer 6

I have the same problem at my work.

Heres what we both need to do. Set better boundaries. Don't waffle. Don't try and worm your way out of conversation. Simply say "I don't feel comfortable talking about that." If he questions again you just keep repeating. If he asks why you keep repeating until he gets the hint and shuts up about it or goes away.

My friend did it the other day (she is awesome at boundaries) she goes to this workmate getting bitchy with her.."I don't feel comfortable having this conversation" and just shut it down.

I don't know about you but i have to stop being so nice and sweet because i am getting walked over.

Answer 7

aww the busy body of the office. Just tell him up front about it and start being nosy as he is. Sooner or later he'll get the message that it's not right what he is doing. A taste of his medicine is what he is asking for!

Answer 8

well we all know two wrongs dont make a right

but yeah just tell him with all the seriousness and rationality - stop getting into your sh*t and then two words, silent treatment... tell your co workers to do the same.

but yeah there are a lot of morons in the world who can never take a hint, like omg how hard is it?

Answer 9

Sounds like he's the office gossip.  He wants ammunition on everyone so he can start rumors and make others look bad.  I'd just ignore him and tell him nothing.  Don't sink to his level of immaturity to get even...stand your ground.  If you have an HR department, you might want to bring it up with them saying that his constant prying is affecting your work.  Dunno though...it may make you look like a tattle-tale over something so trivial.  Best would be just to ignore him.

Answer 10

tell him there is a secret meeting in this closet, then when he walks in and says "i dont see anyone" shut it and lock it