Interesting Social Media Thread Shows Co-Workers Discussing The Random Nature of "Co-Worker Beef"

You cannot choose your coworkers, just as you cannot choose your family—unless you are the hiring manager. However, unlike family, your coworkers are not expected to love and cherish you, no matter how many painful team-building exercises you are forced to participate in.

Everyone deserves respect from those with whom they work, but not everyone receives it. In fact, a grumpy coworker can be one of the most unpleasant aspects of the job.

The workplace can put us in close proximity to people we wouldn't normally be around, and it's safe to say they don't always appreciate it. This was emphasized in a social media thread commenting on the fact that colleagues do not take age into account when disagreeing with one another.

Several other Twitter users agreed with this theory, with many saying that their older coworkers didn't seem to enjoy working with them. The generation gap is never more visible than when we're all earning the same amount of money.

The conflict between coworkers is unpleasant and unwelcome. It is both unwanted and unavoidable.

If such situations are allowed to fester and worsen, they can impact performance and output, and they may even result in the exodus of valuable employees. As a result, it is critical that coworker conflict is resolved quickly and correctly.

Well, this tweep by the name of @prettyboynavi started this thread on Twitter about how the beef between coworkers is ageless, and people couldn't help but agree.

This is the tweet that started it all

@prettyboynavi

We've gathered comments from this social media thread about coworker feuds in corporate settings for you. We have everything from minor issues that should have been ignored to major issues that needed to be worked out.

1. A 45-year-old beefing with a teenager

@EricaRevived

2. A 74-year-old is beefing with this tweep

@DrAstrophysic

3. Here, we have a 70-year-old woman beefing with this tweep

@werejustdreamin

5. When it becomes baffling versus when it becomes flattering

@Ughloveleen

Conflict in the workplace, whether minor misunderstandings, perceived harassment, or actual bullying, can create a toxic environment that affects employees who are not directly involved in the situation. Workplace conflicts benefit no one, except perhaps your competitors.

Here, we can see older people having beef with younger people, and it's just so absurd. But then, it doesn't change the fact that it still happens, and there's still more to see below.

5. Here we see some well-advanced women beefing with a much younger generation

@Jahuniverse13

6. This tweep has a 50-year-old worrying about their actions

@Zarinacar

7. There's no bringing back when the work voice is gone

@AMartin83638378

8. This tweep shared her experience and how she's never been treated like that before

@sarelicat

Coworker conflict, as uncomfortable as it is, can be normal and isn't always detrimental. Indeed, some of the most productive teams are those in which members feel free to express or address differences and disagreements.

Those teams are typically known for their better decision-making, more diverse thinking, and more innovative solutions. Let us know what you think in the comments section below.