7 Subtle Signs Your Co-Worker Secretly Sees You as a Threat—And What It Means for You
Remember, trust your instincts but also approach the situation with empathy and understanding. There might be more going on beneath the surface than meets the eye.
7) They downplay your achievements
Last but not least, a co-worker might downplay your achievements if they perceive you as a threat. They might dismiss your successes or fail to acknowledge them altogether.
As psychologist Abraham Maslow said, “The story of the human race is the story of men and women selling themselves short.”
Sometimes, people project their insecurities onto others, which can manifest as downplaying others’ accomplishments.
