Sometimes, when we're in the heat of the moment at the office, we say some pretty stupid stuff without thinking. Here are five things you should never say at the office. . .
#1. "MY BOSS IS AN IDIOT". The boss hears EVERYTHING! And while you probably won't get fired for saying this. . . it certainly doesn't put you in good standing with your boss.
#2. "MY CO-WORKER SLEPT WITH (INSERT NAME HERE)". Office gossip may get you in other people's good graces. . . but only up to a certain point. If you take it too far, people won't trust you.
#3. "IF I CAN JUST PUSH THIS PERSON OUT. . .". This is the golden rule of office politics: Never reveal your strategy to anyone. If you're trying to get someone canned, don't tell a soul. . . even if you think they're your friend.
#4. "I GOT SO WASTED LAST NIGHT". Sure, you have some great stories about the insanity that ensued after a night of heavy drinking. . . but keep it to yourself. What you tell people will become more widely known the higher you go in the organization.
#5. "SO-AND-SO WAS CANNED BECAUSE HE SMELLS". When you talk about other people you work with. . . keep it strictly about business and don't ruminate on their personal faults.
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