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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To begin with, just know that I have faith.  My faith is very personal to me and I discuss it with no one.  I do not believe that it's necessary to clue people in on my faith.  I don't think that's how faith works (unless you are in an environment - eg a house of worship - where faith is integral to your experience/belonging there).

I work with a woman who's annoying in some ways - always trying to one-up others, says "[b]I don't really tell people this but my husband's on the board" [/b](you actually do tell us this all the time), and generally sucks the air out of the room.  Self-involved is a good descriptor.  Something she does frequently is talk about how much she loves Jesus, how she's praying for us, etc etc.  I notice this kind of behavior generally from (white, evangelical) Christians.  I find it extraordinarily grating.  We get it.  You're a Christian.  It's as though the person - and I'm not just referring to my colleague - is trying to gain kudos for proclaiming their faith.  It feels tacky and superficial.  Anyone else have this observation?[/quote]

"Actually, you've mentioned that several times now."

As for the preachy stuff - ignore.  She's probably been taught that she has to spread the word.  Don't react or respond. However -

I have an obvious physical disability.   I used to work with a woman who would routinely grab my hand and say "I'm praying for you" if I was moving slower than usual.  Finally I said "First of all, don't grab me, it affects my balance.  Second - can you pray without continually telling me about it?  Thanks."

Usually though, just ignore.  "I'm praying for you" is almost an automatic response for some people.  [/quote]

Op has main character syndrome and an annoying coworker. If you have a job, you have an annoying coworker. In fact, you could be the annoying coworker.

I look for the good in all people, and try to avoid the bad. If that’s the worst issue op has in her life and job, she’s doing great![/quote]

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