Why Venting Can Be a Bad Idea
Posted: December 04, 2018
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Everyone gets frustrated in day to day life, some more than others, and feel the need to vent and rant about what's bothering them. While it may make you feel better, it actually can be a bad idea for many reasons. Here are 15 reasons why venting, especially while at work, is not the best idea.
Laura Lollar, writer for Lauralollar.com, shares why it may not be a good idea to vent your frustrations.
15 Reasons Why Venting is a Bad Idea
Admit it. Haven’t you ever let loose with a rousing rant? Didn’t it feel good to vent and get all those pent-up frustrations out on the table? Who hasn’t indulged at some point? I know I have. (Shhh! Don’t tell anyone!) But there are many reasons why venting, especially at work, is a bad idea.People usually justify it by saying:
- “You’ve gotta be able to vent. It’s stressful to keep it bottled up inside.”
- “If you don’t vent, all that pent up frustration comes out in other ways.”
- “I’m very careful who I vent to. There are only a few people I do it with.”
- “Once I get it all out, I can move on.”
- “I need to know someone else is on my side.”