re: How to deal with Co worker who throws temper tantrums

Unfortunately.. the best option for this matter IMO is being what everyone hates... a tattle tale... but, I would emphasize why you thought the coworker was angry and acted wrong, along with emphasizing his importance and how he is needed... cause both are important...

Thank for the input everyone.

To try and answer a few of the issues, his behavior isn't my problem, but when he does it in front of clients I am working with, it affects my work and potentially my income so it become my problem.

Also I've seen this guy around town in some states that seemed well beyond simple alcohol so I don't think he needs anymore klonopin (sp?).

Kills, while that may be decent advice I am not going to do it.

I think I am just going to let it slide for now, and just meet clients in the front conference room from now on to avoid this kind of situation again. Plus I feel like if I say something to him or someone it needs to be the day of the incident.

ETA: I will consider giving him a cheeseburger.

It's almost a lose/lose situation. If he is your equal there is not much you can do but report him. That could turn ugly in a hurry if his boss likes him more than you.

I hate jackasses, why can't everyone just treat people the way they want to be treated.

You could just start doing anonymous pranks on him and wait for that mfer to blow a gasket and get his own arse fired.

Talk to the guy about how rediculous it is when someone else throws a temper tantrum. Use someone in the office, a movie character, anyone.. Dog them out like scum of the earth.. Try to get him to talk negatively about people who throw hot headed fits.. Make him damn himself indirectly. He'll get the point.