Toxic Coworker — Are YOU the toxic coworker?

Every office has one. The question is — is it YOU?

3 min
16 questions
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Possible results · which one are you?

Trusted
Drama
Stealer
Politician

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Quick answer

Your answers lead to one of 4 results: Trusted, Drama, Stealer, or Politician.

16 questions · ~3 min
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About this test

Every office has that toxic coworker everyone whispers about. The brave question: is it you? 16 honest items on credit-stealing, gossip, drama and politics — one verdict, no judgement, just a pattern named.

Methodology

16 self-report items (4 per pattern) on a 5-point Likert scale. The four patterns synthesise common workplace dysfunction archetypes. Pop-psychology framing, not a clinical instrument.

Possible archetypes

Trusted · Zero-drama mode: Your boss DMs you when there's a real problem and you know it.
About: Trusted
Your dominant pattern is the Trusted Pro. You name who did the work, avoid gossip, deliver what you promise and take disagreements to the person directly. The good part is that people can rely on you. The watch-out is assuming everyone works the same way. Some coworkers need clearer boundaries than you expect.
Drama · Pure storm-mode: Your group chat lights up the moment you walk into the office. We both know it.
About: Drama
Your dominant pattern is the Drama Magnet. You often end up in the middle of workplace tension, and your mood can affect the whole team. The good part is that you are emotionally honest and notice people dynamics. The hard part is that coworkers can feel pulled into your storms. What helps is waiting 24 hours before repeating something sensitive.
Stealer · Credit-grab mode: You said "I" in a meeting where it really should have been "we". Lo sabemos.
About: Stealer
Your dominant pattern is the Credit Stealer. You may let shared work look like your own when senior people are watching. The good part is that you know how to make work visible. The hard part is that colleagues notice when credit is not shared. What helps is naming at least one contributor in every update for the next 30 days.
Politician · 100% strategy mode: You change opinions based on who's in the room. We both know it.
About: Politician
Your dominant pattern is the Politician. You understand timing, alliances and how work looks to the right people. The good part is that workplace politics are a real skill. The hard part is that people may stop trusting what you truly think. What helps is giving one clear opinion each week, even when the room changes.