Man’s Dilemma: Share Office with OCD Colleague or Risk Getting Her Fired

In a large IT company, a man finds himself in a difficult situation when a female coworker with OCD moves into his office. As she constantly rearranges his belongings and disrespects his privacy, he grows increasingly frustrated. Now, he’s faced with a dilemma: switch offices and risk getting her fired, or continue to endure the daily annoyance.

Office Switcharoo

New Office Mate ‍♀️

OCD Revelation

Privacy Invasion

Enough is Enough

Job on the Line

Tough Decision

The Office Dilemma: Privacy or Job Security? ‍♂️

A man struggles with the decision to switch offices to escape his intrusive coworker with OCD. Her constant rearranging of his belongings and lack of respect for his privacy has made him dread going to work. However, she pleads with him not to switch, as it could lead to her losing her job. Now, he must decide whether to prioritize his own comfort or her job security. Share your thoughts and reactions below!

NTA for not accommodating coworker’s OCD, invasion of privacy.

NTA. Janine’s condition needs to be managed without affecting coworkers.

NTA, but be careful not to dismiss her OCD as an excuse

Set boundaries and report toxic behavior to management. NTA

Respectful boundaries at work are important for everyone’s comfort

Respectful solution proposed for colleague’s OCD in shared office

Respectful approach suggested before reporting colleague’s behavior

Accommodating OCD colleague, but shouldn’t sacrifice own mental health. NTA

NAH dilemma: coworker with OCD needs accommodation, employer failing.

Respect personal boundaries. NTA for not wanting invasive colleague.

Suggesting a separate office for OCD colleague: NTA

NTA. Consider giving her one more chance with clear boundaries

Setting boundaries with OCD colleague, but firing not the solution

NTA. Colleague needs own desk. Watch out for OCD thief

Respect your workspace and colleagues’ boundaries. NTA

Setting boundaries with an OCD colleague: NTA, she needs help

Setting boundaries with an OCD colleague: NTA or ESH?

Setting boundaries is important. Don’t feel guilty for enforcing them.

Respect personal space, even if it means risking a colleague’s job

Curious if colleague’s behavior has changed since pleading for secrecy

Boss may be an a**hole, but ADA covers colleague’s disability

Taking responsibility for one’s own condition is key. NTA

Navigating mental illness in the workplace is tough. NTA.

NTA. Firmly confront colleague’s harassment and micromanagement, consider emailing for proof.

Respecting boundaries at work is crucial

Encouraging response to colleague’s OCD struggles. #MentalHealthMatters

Suggest reasonable accommodations to help her and avoid firing her

Respectful NTA comment acknowledges OCD struggle in the workplace

Suggest alternative office for OCD colleague to avoid conflict

Assertive response to colleague’s inappropriate request.

Respect personal boundaries, even with OCD. NTA for standing up.

Respectful boundaries are important at work

Managing OCD at work: NTA for setting boundaries and expectations.

Firing someone with OCD? NTA’s dilemma sparks debate

Prioritizing mental health at work: NTA for setting boundaries

Is it possible to mistake neuroticism for OCD?

Commenter believes colleague’s OCD is unacceptable. NTA.

Enabling OCD or being a good colleague? NTA’s dilemma

Respectful boundaries are key in shared workspaces

Navigating office dynamics with an OCD colleague, HR to intervene?

Understanding the difference between OCPD and OCD

Setting ground rules or reporting to HR? NTA’s dilemma

Comment seems incomplete, add more context to engage readers.

Respect boundaries and seek professional help for OCD coworker

Respecting boundaries with an OCD colleague. Good move, NTA

Navigating office politics with an OCD colleague. NTA wins.

Respect your colleague’s privacy or risk getting her fired

Respect privacy. NTA for not wanting colleague fired.

Company should accommodate her with her own office. NTA.

OCD colleague wants OP to leave office

Managing OCD at work: NTA’s dilemma and commenters’ opinions.

Respectful disagreement on OCD and office etiquette

Not the a**hole for sharing office with OCD colleague

Is it fair to risk a colleague’s job?

Setting boundaries with OCD colleague: NTA, but be respectful

Respect her disability, but set boundaries to protect yourself

Respect personal space. NTA for wanting to move offices.

Setting boundaries with colleagues with mental illness