Have you ever needed to work with a complex person or situation? It can be hard to do, and it can be hard to understand how a person thinks. A couple of tips on how to manage this: first of all, expect some people to be quirky or complex, and know that you don’t need to completely understand everything. Be patient, expect the best, and look for the similarities, the areas you can easily collaborate on. And if they “push your buttons” and you find yourself annoyed, be aware that it’s not a permanent situation for you, the people you work with continue to change.