A friend has written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past. Write a reply to your friend. In your letter: • tell your friend you understand the problem • explain what happened to you in the past • suggest possible solutions to the problem

Dear Sarah, Thank you for sharing your concerns with me. I do understand how challenging it is to work with an annoying colleague.

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you are a dedicated worker,

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conflicts might face you at the workplace. Let me share my previous experience with you. Two years ago, I struggled with my co-worker who was always jealous because I'm a successful and dedicated worker. Despite my attempts to help her and work as one team, she insisted on placing me in trouble.

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, I had to raise my issues to the management in order to maintain a professional job environment.

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, I suggest you try talking to your colleague gently. If she refused to cooperate, you can raise your concerns to your boss who has the authority the take disciplinary actions and investigate

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situation.

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, you can complain officially to the human resources department who can initiate an official warning and terminate her if needed. Hope my letter was helpful. best regards, Malak