15 People You'll Come Across In Your First Real Job

Nobody warned you that dealing with your co-workers is actually half the work...

So you've landed your first job!

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It's time to herald in a new era of freedom, independence and unlimited stationery supplies!

As in, you are now a contributing member of society and someone is actually PAYING you to, like, do stuff.

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Who ever thought this day would come?!

But with great power comes great responsibility....and co-workers.

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And they may just make you question EVERYTHING...

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Try not to panic...but these are some of the people you're likely to comes across in your first grown-up gig...

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1. The food thief

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This person's depravity knows no boundaries...they treat the communal fridge like their own person vending machine. And it doesn't matter if you label your food so don't even bother.

2. Negative Ned/Nancy

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They're always overworked, underpaid, bored and annoyed.

3. The creepy old guy

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He's either patronising, misogynistic or both.

4. Distractingly sexy guy/girl

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Chances are there's that one guy or girl at work who is an absolute TEN. Chances also are that they have no idea who you are (and are probably married with a baby on the way) but that doesn't stop you from stalking their LinkedIn and picturing your life together.

5. The Regina George in sheep's clothing

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We can thank Katy Perry for this phrase which perfectly describes that person at work who is super nice to your face but won't think twice about throwing you under the bus if it benefits them.

6. The slacker

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At uni this was the person who never contributed on group assignments. At work, they're the person whose computer screen is always conveniently hidden from everyone's eyesight...

7. The bitter cynic

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Often stuck in middle-management, this person has been dealt a lot of short straws in life - and they won't let anyone forget it.

8. The hot mess

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Usually emerges at the office Christmas party or at Friday drinks. May or may not be you.

9. The momager

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This person (male or female) may not be your direct line manager, but they are the awesome, slightly senior person you can go to when you need help, advice, cookies etc.

10. The clean-eating guilt tripper

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This person will be vegan/paleo/generally less of a pig than you and will make you feel guilty every time you dash to the shops for a chocolate fix or order hot chips for lunch.

11. The know it all

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This person is probably around your age and always thinks they're the smartest person in the room.

12. The boss who wants to buy your baby

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Okay, so this may be a slightly less likely scenario but hey, if this has happened to you please stop reading this list and go speak with HR immediately.

13. The elevator nazi

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One of the worst types of people. They see you heading towards the elevator and refuse to wait (or worse, actually PRESS the 'close door' button). All you can do is give them the death-glare as the doors shut in your face.

14. The over-sharer

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You know exactly how their recent Tinder date went, why they broke up with their last five boyfriends and all about the weird home remedy they used when they had a bad case of athlete's foot.

15. Your future BFF

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Chances are if you're a recent grad or new to the workforce, there will be other newbies around going through the exact same roller-coaster of experiences. Nothing bonds people faster than a shared hatred of printers that never work and a mutual appreciation for free alcohol and chips at Friday night drinks.