It really depends (to a degree), in my opinion, on where you live and work. Where I am currently my female coworkers are more gossipy (in a catty way) and less open/carefree than I was use to at my last last job. (That's not to say they aren't fun to work with because they are.) For instance, I notice a lot more talking about other workers and even customers in a negative light. Mainly making fun of these people. At my first job it wasn't like this. If someone didn't like someone/something or was annoyed with them that person would know it. It worked out much better that way. It felt like a giant family, kind of like IIN.
I worked at a fabric and crafts store for a month before my current job and it was hell. Two of the managers had sticks so far up their ass and you could feel everyone else feeding off their negative energy. Somber as fuck. No one had fun for a second.
In general, from my experience, men are less gossipy and more laid back. That's not to say they aren't though. One friend and coworker of mine was probably one of the biggest drama "kings" I've ever met. So was one male manager at the same place. However, when they got this way they really GOT this way, full force. Everyone knew to get out the way when they veered the corner or pester them incessantly until they snapped the fuck out of it.
I would rather choose to work with a variety of people, male and female, but what really matters is the group dynamics. As with the fabric store, even just one person of high influence can shatter the entire order.
Is it normal to hate working with all one sex?
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It really depends (to a degree), in my opinion, on where you live and work. Where I am currently my female coworkers are more gossipy (in a catty way) and less open/carefree than I was use to at my last last job. (That's not to say they aren't fun to work with because they are.) For instance, I notice a lot more talking about other workers and even customers in a negative light. Mainly making fun of these people. At my first job it wasn't like this. If someone didn't like someone/something or was annoyed with them that person would know it. It worked out much better that way. It felt like a giant family, kind of like IIN.
I worked at a fabric and crafts store for a month before my current job and it was hell. Two of the managers had sticks so far up their ass and you could feel everyone else feeding off their negative energy. Somber as fuck. No one had fun for a second.
In general, from my experience, men are less gossipy and more laid back. That's not to say they aren't though. One friend and coworker of mine was probably one of the biggest drama "kings" I've ever met. So was one male manager at the same place. However, when they got this way they really GOT this way, full force. Everyone knew to get out the way when they veered the corner or pester them incessantly until they snapped the fuck out of it.
I would rather choose to work with a variety of people, male and female, but what really matters is the group dynamics. As with the fabric store, even just one person of high influence can shatter the entire order.