Thursday, May 24, 2007

5 Things To Never Say At The Office...

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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