“Can you believe that e-mail? Oh, you didn’t see it yet. Let me forward it to you!” On and on she goes. The longer she talks, the more animated she becomes: The Drama Queen. There is probably one in your office. She vigilantly scans her environment, desperately seeking a perceived injustice or piece of gossip to sink her teeth into and demonstrate her outrage.

Her emotional roller coaster is often entertaining. She has the ability to seduce non suspecting victims into her tangled web of hysteria. She is never boring, in fact quite passionate, as she broadcasts the latest evil to anyone who will listen.

Beware of The Drama Queen. Do not be seduced by her innocent façade. She will pull you down and even possibly damage your chances for career advancement.

Employers want people they can count on. They look to maintain equilibrium in the office environment. They look to enhance productivity. They look to promote thoughtful, rational decision makers. The antics of the drama queen are diametrically opposed to these goals.

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