Although it can be tempting to want to brag or share milestones at work including your child’s achievements, your two-week cruise to Europe or your purchase of a vacation home, sharing accomplishments such as these can cross the line into bragging and even trigger jealousy, especially if finances are part of the discussion, Hanson noted.
“If they feel comfortable, workers can talk with their teams about travel plans, family events and other developments in their lives,” said Hanson.
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“However, be aware that talking about big-ticket purchases, like a second home, may cause jealousy in coworkers who could not afford a second home of their own.”
Another repercussion of oversharing at work could be coworkers’ actions.
Those who overshare while working “may be viewed as having poor boundaries and people may question their ability to socialize well with customers, clients or other organizations.” (iStock / iStock)
“When people at the office know too much about what’s going on outside the office, your personal problems might be used against you,” Morin told FOX Business.
A competitive coworker might even tell the boss that you shouldn’t get that extra assignment because you’re distracted by your divorce, she said.
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“Or your boss might unintentionally not give you as many responsibilities because they know you’re going through difficult times,” Morin continued.
How do others at work view oversharers?
Workers who overshare are often viewed as “loose cannons” or people who can’t separate personal from professional, said Amy Morin, a psychotherapist in Marathon, Florida, who is the author of “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do.”
“If an employee exhibits inappropriate behavior, it is best to have the conversation early for immediate course correction.”
