Nightmare Coworkers: TV Characters You'd Dread Working With
TV shows often feature characters that viewers love to watch but would dread encountering in real life. These characters can range from snarky mothers to incompetent coworkers, making for entertaining storylines. While it's fun to imagine how these characters would fare in a professional setting, some TV characters would undoubtedly make any job unbearable. From laziness to homicidal tendencies, these characters represent the worst of humanity.
In the workplace comedy "The Office," the employees at Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch are portrayed as flawed individuals. Among them, Ryan Howard stands out as the worst coworker. Initially a young temp, Ryan's arrogance grows as he climbs the corporate ladder, leading to fraudulent activities and Olympic-level slacking. Despite his misdeeds, he shamelessly takes advantage of his coworkers and remains a nightmare to work with.
Dr. Gregory House from "House, M.D." is a brilliant but bitter diagnostician with a Vicodin addiction. His belief that people don't change and his disregard for rules make him a constant headache for his colleagues. Despite occasional strides in dealing with his addiction, House's cruel and risky behavior creates a toxic work environment, causing turmoil for those around him.
In "30 Rock," the employees of TGS with Tracy Jordan are portrayed as flawed and unemployable in any other setting. Among them, Jenna Maroney stands out as the most difficult coworker. Self-obsessed and insecure, Jenna's jealousy and manipulative behavior make her a nightmare to work with. Despite Liz's efforts to accommodate her, Jenna's malice and unethical actions create tension in the workplace.
On "Veep," Jonah Ryan is universally despised by those in D.C. politics. Despite his comedic moments, Jonah's dimwittedness and inappropriate behavior make him a terrible government employee. From casual sexual harassment to disrespectful behavior, Jonah's actions make him the worst among a morally repugnant cast of characters.