Can workplace anger lead to quitting a job?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the relationship between workplace anger and the potential decision to quit a job. Participants share personal experiences and perspectives on their anger levels, the nature of their anger, and how it relates to their work environment.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants report experiencing anger infrequently, suggesting it may occur only once a year or a few times a year.
  • Others express that they feel angry multiple times a day, often attributing their anger to external factors such as family or work situations.
  • There are varying definitions of what constitutes "anger," with some differentiating it from annoyance or frustration based on physical manifestations like shaking or increased heart rate.
  • A participant describes a humorous yet intense scenario involving mosquitos that leads to feelings of anger, illustrating how external annoyances can escalate emotions.
  • Some argue that expressing anger can be healthy and necessary, while others caution against uncontrolled anger, suggesting it may lead to negative outcomes.
  • A participant recounts leaving a job due to severe anger caused by an abusive boss, indicating a direct link between workplace anger and the decision to quit.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of experiences and definitions of anger, with no clear consensus on the frequency or nature of anger in the workplace. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the implications of anger on job retention.

Contextual Notes

Participants' definitions of anger vary significantly, and some mention the influence of external factors on their emotional responses. There is an acknowledgment of the complexity of anger as an emotion and its potential impact on workplace dynamics.

How often do you get angry?

  • 1-5 per years

    Votes: 10 43.5%

  • 1-5 per month

    Votes: 2 8.7%

  • 1-5 per week

    Votes: 7 30.4%

  • 1-5 per day

    Votes: 4 17.4%
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I couldn't remember when the last time I was angry at someone/something.
So, I guess at most once per year.
 
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For me it would be better to ask when am i not angry.
 
Damn, i thought 1-5 per week but then really its 1-5 times per day, mainly cause of my mom bagging on me...B&&&&
 
I get angry/lose my temper quite a bit, esp. if I think someone is saying something stupid. I tend to try and "call them out" rather than yell, though.

I believe being "angry" about the state of the world, about certain things in your life, etc. is normal. That said, I think it's clear that screaming, yelling, hollering etc. are characteristics of a character flaw, usually by people who want others to get as upset as them. They are signs of weakness I think and a lot of people ignore those who are angry or mad all the time.

I guess I would think it would be better to be concered about issues, rather than angry about them.
 
limit of 5 times a day?

hmmm---maybe its frustration instead of anger though
 
I'm angry 45% of the day
 
46% for me.
 
What is your definition of angry?
 
Actually, it depends. If I'm using Linux, I get angry a few times per session. Windows, I get angry a lot. Mac? I want to slowly torture Steve Jobs to death.
 
  • #10
Evo said:
What is your definition of angry?

losing temper.

e.g. exaggerated example:


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  • #11
Evo said:
What is your definition of angry?
For me, I can differentiate it from just being annoyed by the fact that it manifests physically. When I'm angry, my hands start shaking, I get hot, my heart rate goes up, and my brain disengages.

It only happens to me about once a year.
 
  • #12
russ_watters said:
For me, I can differentiate it from just being annoyed by the fact that it manifests physically. When I'm angry, my hands start shaking, I get hot, my heart rate goes up, and my brain disengages.

It only happens to me about once a year.

Using Russ's definition, I get angry maybe once a year, if that. Annoyed, frustrated, aggrevated - a lot more often!
 
  • #13
I get annoyed at things/people very quickly.

But ANGRY, can't recall ever getting ANGRY at someone or something before.

Had you said annoyed: probably every few hours (or every #of posts I read). But I stop being annoyed about as fast as I am annoyed. Most of the time I just say a string of curse words in my head (or out loud) and then continue what I'm doing. Usually I say 'god dammit' or 'what the f****??...'
 
  • #14
No one onboard knows that until you say that.
 
  • #15
iBop said:
No one onboard knows that until you say that.

huh?
 
  • #16
This
Usually I say 'god dammit' or 'what the f****??...'
shows your anger.
 
  • #17
iBop said:
This
shows your anger.
That would be frustration if we use the OP's definition of anger.
 
  • #18
Sometimes I also get really angry, and sad, then I write manythings into a text file about those who angered me. Sometimes I make up a paper toy imagining it is the guy to then hit it satisfactorily with a pencil.
 
  • #19
iBop said:
This
shows your anger.

Depends on how you define anger.
 
  • #20
Anger to me equals one step away from GBH.
 
  • #21
In terms of getting angry to the point when I'm shaking (I suppose this is my adrenaline rushing), that happens probably 1-5 times a year.
 
  • #22
iBop said:
Sometimes I also get really angry, and sad, then I write manythings into a text file about those who angered me. Sometimes I make up a paper toy imagining it is the guy to then hit it satisfactorily with a pencil.

I'm sorry, but that made me laugh...
 
  • #23
binzing said:
I'm sorry, but that made me laugh...

I almost chuckled as well.
 
  • #24
BryanP said:
I almost chuckled as well.

It also made me laugh :).
 
  • #25
If you laughed, I am happy too, true!

Because, if you become sad, I will get all worst results. :biggrin:

See you, I have got to go. :wink:
 
  • #26
If I ever took anything seriously I'd probably get angry more often, so I'm 1-5 times per year. If you would have asked how often I MAKE someone angry it's probably 1-5 times per day. It's only 2 am and I've already pissed off wolram.
 
  • #27
tribdog said:
If I ever took anything seriously I'd probably get angry more often, so I'm 1-5 times per year. If you would have asked how often I MAKE someone angry it's probably 1-5 times per day. It's only 2 am and I've already pissed off wolram.

well, that's another way to look at it---
 
  • #28
I'm am fighting the urge to flip out in anger right now. There is a conspiracy going on against me. It is a joint effort of the Olympics and the local mosquitos to prevent me from getting any sleep.

Every time I turn the light off, I soon hear the buzzing of a mosquito in my ear. I turn the light on, and they stop and hide. This has been gong on now for hours. If I don't find and kill the mosquitos responsible for this soon, I might check myself into a mental institution. Then again, it would be much worse to be stalked by mosquitos while in a strait jacket. I better control myself. I think I'll go sleep in the bathtub with the fan on and a bunch of towels blocking the cracks around the door. One thing is for sure, no more screenless open windows or doors.

The funny thing is, the more these mosquitos keep messing with me, the more angry I am at Tribdog for being so laid back that he only gets mad 1-5 times a year. If I can't have peace no one should. I think I'll start a secret society, angry people against peace and quiet, an effort to make the world feel my fustrations. I wish annoying mosquito buzzing on all. Muah ha ha ha ha ha Mha ha ha ha ha.

edit:
I'm sorry, I didn't mean that. I was so caught up in a wirlwind of furious anger that I lost it and said things I didn't mean. I don't wish mosquito buzzing on anybody, that is just cruel, and what about the people who live in fear of getting malaria. I feel like a jerk. Death to mosquitos around the world.
 
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  • #29
WarPhalange said:
46% for me.

That one-ups-manship drove me into a fit of rage
 
  • #30
iBop said:
This
shows your anger.

Also, there is nothing wrong with showing anger as long as it's bounded and within your control. Anger is an expression of an emotion like any other emtion. Sometimes it is necessary to display anger towards other people to get a point across.

Its the people that don't get angry that worry me. They're the ones that bottle it up and then go postal.
 

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