When Jealousy Finds You at Work You don’t have to dim your light just because someone else can’t handle the shine. A jealous coworker will try to pull you into confusion — through backhanded comments, passive aggression, and performative support. Here’s how you hold your peace and your position: • Stop explaining what they’ve already decided not to understand. • Share your wins only when they can’t be denied or diminished. • Keep receipts. Not to retaliate — but to protect your truth. You don’t