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“Item #1: The boss is always right. Point #2: If the boss is wrong, see point #1.”

Being on good terms with your immediate supervisor is always helpful. So you save your nerves, and make it easier for yourself to deal with unforeseen situations (if you need to urgently run away from work, for example). Working side by side with a boss who has a grudge against you will be very uncomfortable psychologically, and the productivity of work in such conditions will also not be the highest. But line up a good relationship not always easy. Since our main communication tool is language, you need to constantly monitor what, how and to whom you say. And when it comes to your superiors, then you should maximize control over the words that fly out of your mouth. Otherwise, the consequences can be disappointing.

10 things you shouldn't say to your boss

So, what are the most dangerous phrases in communication with the boss?

“Now I’ll drink tea / smoke / call, and then I’ll start doing”

Only unorganized, uncollected, scattered employees can put everything off until later. Such people are not able to assess the priority of a particular task and, as a rule, do not understand the importance of their work as a whole. Constant smoke breaks and aimless walking around the office with a cup of tea in hand are just excuses for not doing your job right now.

“We will not succeed with this project”

An employee with a negative attitude undermines the faith in success of the rest of the team. Firstly, people who constantly say such phrases to everyone are strong irritants, and secondly, they show their own incompetence in this way. You want to ask such people: “If you are sure that we are doing everything wrong, then why don’t you offer a more reasonable option to achieve the goal?”. And when the company really has punctures, such employees rejoice: “Well, I told you that nothing will work out!”. Just what they are happy about, is unknown.

“I have no idea how much time I will spend on this”

One of the most important qualities efficient worker is the ability to plan work time. If he cannot determine how long it will take him to complete the task, then he is poorly oriented in his schedule. Or they are simply not able to appreciate the complexity of the task and their abilities to complete it. Of course, no one expects you to set deadlines to the nearest minute. Especially if the task is really new and has not yet been tested by you. But still, in such a situation, it is necessary to give an approximate time frame, or to answer that you will estimate the amount of work and will be able to give an answer in an hour.

"It can't be done"

Such a phrase will sound in the ears of your boss as “I don’t want to do this.” The words "impossible", "unrealistic", "impossible", etc. give a strong negative reaction from the leader. If the leader is adequate (and we are considering just such people here), then he will not give his subordinate an obviously impossible task. And the refusal to fulfill it indicates that the employee either does not know how to do it, or does not want to. Both options do not add to his rating in the eyes of his boss.

"Tell me what to do"

This can only be said by an employee who is afraid to take the initiative and think for himself. He wants the boss to think about everything for him, describe in detail what and how to do, and he will only blindly follow the instructions. And the responsibility, it seems, will not lie on him - after all, he did something exactly as he was told. But why are such people needed in a company? No need.

“My working day lasts until 17:00”

Such a phrase can be said in a situation where work circumstances force an employee to stay late, but he does not want to do this. Of course, from the point of view of legislation, the employee is right - the working day lasts 8 hours and he is not obliged to work longer for free. But from the point of view of the employer... An employee who gets up at exactly 17:00 from the workplace and leaves without completing his current tasks shows by these actions that he doesn’t give a damn about what is happening in the company. "I've worked my hours - I don't care anymore." Rare leader wants to keep such an employee in the team for a long time.

"This is not my area of ​​responsibility"

Often in companies there are problems, the solution of which requires brainstorming among all employees, even those in whose direct responsibilities given task Excluded. And those who dismiss this with the words “this is not for me” show that they are afraid to take the initiative and go beyond their usual boundaries. And those who at least try to reflect on a new topic for themselves and offer some ideas will show their good side.

"I'm not getting paid enough for this"

In 90% of cases, the boss will answer such a phrase: “Then look for a job where your abilities will be appreciated,” and this will be said with a great deal of sarcasm. An employee who "pokes" his boss in his small salary is making a mistake. This will only irritate the boss. And to prove that you deserve a higher salary, better deal and the results of their work than dripping on the brain.

"It's elementary!"

Such a phrase, spoken at an important meeting or during the process of setting goals, can show that you consider yourself smarter than others. And those questions that your colleagues have been discussing for an hour already seem “elementary” to you. And the boss may suspect that you are also aiming for his chair, since you “reasoned” like that. If you really came up with a brilliant idea that can solve the issue under discussion, then present it in a consultative format: "Colleagues, what do you think about ..." or "I have thoughts here, I would like to hear your opinion."

When the stern intonation in the boss's voice does not bode well, you begin to think frantically: “What did I do? Or said? That's right: sometimes innocent, in your opinion, phrases can act on the boss like a red rag on a bull.

In conversations with your boss, it is best to avoid those phrases that demonstrate a lack of intelligence, experience or ability, a lack of interest in work, tact, and a lack of respect for your employers.

The authorities should have no doubt that you are an employee who can handle any task. You can easily find snowdrops in January and sell a batch of felt boots to the inhabitants of the equator. In order not to lead the boss out of this pleasant delusion, never say:

"I can not"- even if you don't really know how. If the task entrusted to you is really included in the circle of your direct professional interests Well, now is the time to learn it. If you want to lay a straw for yourself, try saying: “I haven’t faced such tasks before, maybe I need a little more time.” Use this time to your advantage.

Never tell your boss that you can't handle his offer.

"It's impossible"- to begin with, carefully find out from the boss how he imagines completing this task. Perhaps, after his explanations, the task will not seem so difficult to you. Or try to go from the other end: say that you have analyzed the situation, the task is quite feasible, only the costs of its implementation will not be comparable with the return.

"I do not understand"- especially if the boss spent half an hour explaining to you the details of the new project. Seize on the points you have understood and start asking questions. Just make sure you finish your questions before the boss's patience runs out. Or ask permission to repeat everything aloud to clarify whether you understood the task correctly.

Ideally, the boss should consider that you are working solely for the idea, out of selfless love for your native company and your business. And even if every morning you show up at the office just because you need to somehow pay off the loan, and you can’t wait until the end of the working day, the boss doesn’t need to know about it.

Therefore, avoid phrases:

"These are not my duties". Of course, if someone else’s business is constantly trying to hang on you, it’s worth talking to the boss about it or starting to quietly look for a new place. But if we are talking about a single task, it is better to salute and, smiling joyfully, try to justify the high trust placed in you.

Be polite and correct in business conversations

"No one told me anything"- whatever it concerns: the date of an extraordinary planning meeting, the deadline of the next project, or global changes in the company's policy. An interested, motivated employee keeps his finger on the pulse and is the first to know about all the news. Well, or second - right after the boss.

“I had to take the cat to the vet”, “I wanted to go to the sale” and other excuses for your late arrivals, absence from work, and late assignments. For the boss, these are just pathetic excuses and an indicator that work is in last place for you. You don’t want the chef to throw in his hearts: “Why don’t you go with your cat ... to the sale!”?!

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My tongue is my enemy! Whatever relationship you are in with your boss, no matter what you think about him, it is very important to be careful what you say to him. Your career, the well-being of your family, and your life, at least in the short term, depend on it.

So, I have collected 20 phrases that you should not say to your boss (boss, manager).

1. "You're wrong." It is extremely unwise to openly (especially publicly) criticize your boss and make him look wrong. This will cause a defensive reaction and the desire of the boss to prove that it was you who were wrong. In any case, you will not achieve anything, but you will lose a lot in his eyes. An error can be pointed out in another way by saying something like: “Weird, I have different information. Let me check again and get back to you.” This will enable all parties to save face.

2. "I can't". Everyone needs employees who “can” get the job done. If you are not asked to do something illegal, then such an answer shows your lack of confidence and desire to take responsibility. Before assigning you a task, your manager most likely analyzed (based on his experience, the experience of other employees, etc.) whether you are capable of performing it or not. The next time your boss asks someone else to do the task, your opportunities will go to your colleagues.

3. "It's not my responsibility". This phrase shows a lack of desire to develop. These are not the kind of employees that drive a company to success. Even if it's really not your responsibility, think about it, maybe a new experience will be useful for you. Ask the manager how you can coordinate this work with such and such an employee who is also responsible for this question so you don't do the same job twice.

4. "I don't know." You don't have to know all the answers. This is fine. It is not normal not to try to find out the answers to these questions. If you don’t know, you can instead say “I don’t know” “From what I know…” and supplement this with the little knowledge you have on the subject, and then take a time out in order to get more detailed information. Or you can say "I don't know, but I'll find out right now." And do it.

5. "No." If your boss asks you for something, he expects you to help. Just saying “no” is not appropriate. If you feel like you really can't do something, you can say something like, “I'm doing this and that right now, and I may not be able to finish these things by the deadline. Then there will be consequences. Can I do a new task tomorrow morning (or this week)?

6. "I'll try." No one expects effort from you, they expect results from you! You are counted on. In my experience, this phrase almost always shows that the person will not do the job and, by saying this phrase, leaves himself an escape route. Like, “I tried, but it didn’t work. Sori! It's like your boss, to your question "will I get paid on the 5th" will answer you "well, I'll try")))

7. "I'm leaving." Do not threaten the company and your boss. This is unprofessional, and trust me, your boss will immediately start looking for a replacement for you. Thinking of leaving - make a decision and leave, or be silent.

8. "It's not my fault, it's someone else's fault." Putting the blame on someone else is treacherously petty, especially if the ultimate responsibility lies with you (for example, if you are the manager in charge of the issue, but you did not complete it due to a sick team member). The ability to take responsibility not only for successes, but also for defeats, says a lot about a person.

9. "I'm bored."

There is no boring job, there are boring people. Tell your mom or grandma about your boredom, not your boss. You are paid money to develop and develop the company, and to do it with enthusiasm. Nobody wants bored employees. They are like a “puffy sheep”, spoiling the whole team. It is only your responsibility to make your work interesting.

10. "He is such and such." As a rule, rumors are spread by petty people who lack drive and positive in their lives. Worthy people, with an active life position a) don’t give a damn what happens to others, b) don’t have the time and desire to discuss someone, because they direct all efforts and energy for the benefit of their family.

11. "I sent you an email". Even if the question is waiting for your boss's approval, it is your responsibility to "force" him to give you the approval. Your boss may receive hundreds of emails a day and, of course, may not notice an email from you.

12. "Can I talk to CEO about it?". Stepping over your manager's head trying to solve a problem is a highly unwise strategy. You may win in the short term, but from now on you will be blacklisted. This is one of the very last options if all the others have been exhausted and something really important to you is at stake.

13. "I don't have a solution." Come to the boss with solutions, not problems. How would you deal with this problem in his place? Why? Answer these questions before discussing the issue with your boss.

14. "Why does he have this and I don't?" Don't compare yourself to anyone. All people and employees are different and their contribution to the organization is also different. Focus only on your career and yourself, compare yourself only with yourself. When evaluating yourself, use data from the market, calculate the specific results of your work for the company, but do not refer to other people. This is extremely unprofessional and weak as an argument.

15. "It's impossible."


Companies and people become successful by making impossible things possible. If the task seems impossible to you, try to discuss it with the boss, get his "introductory", ask him to suggest how to implement this or that task. Do it on paper, on specific numbers.

16. "I have another job". If, in addition to your main job, you have small business or freelance work, keep it a secret. Even if this work does not affect the main one, this information can be used against you. Any boss expects you to give 100% of your energy to the main job.

17. "My husband / my wife earns so much." Spare your boss this information. If your husband is the CEO, show off to your friends, but not to your boss. Knowing this information and choosing who to promote or fire, your boss may decide not in your favor, because. a) you have the support of a spouse and b) you may have less motivation to work (because you have a plan B and why would you want to tear yourself one place on the British flag).

18. About politics. Oh! In my opinion, there is no more heated debate than about politics. This is one of the most simple ways turn a person away from you if he does not agree with your political beliefs. Therefore, make your political choice and argue in your kitchen.

19. “I need a raise or a bonus because I have two children, a sick grandmother and a mortgage.” No one at your job is particularly interested in your problems. Especially your boss. Everyone has their own problems - personal and work. No matter how harsh it may sound, keep your problems to yourself and do not “load” others with them. Having a lot of personal issues can change how your manager feels about you and your career.

20. “But my old boss did this and that.” It's about how to tell your wife "but my previous girlfriend did this and that." No comment!)))

Conclusion. Remember that your boss is first of all a boss, and only then a friend, buddy, etc. You don’t need to deceive him and say what you don’t think. No need to flatter and flatter. The article is not about that at all. Be yourself, just choose when, what and how to say or not to say.

Will be useful!

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What do you feel when you are going to report to your leader? Fear? Uncertainty in your abilities?

Communication with the leader is not taught in schools, but in this subject we all have to take an exam when we start our careers. And failing that exam could cost you your career.

Personally, my experience in how to report to my boss came later, when I myself became a leader and realized how clumsy reports are made by subordinates if no one taught them.

And if you are a leader yourself, then simply send your subordinates a link to this article. Even better - collect them, scroll through the slides that you see above, and go through the abstracts from the article. The result will be the establishment of a set between you general rules, the observance of which will make your communication more effective to your mutual satisfaction.

Before talking to the manager

1. Report without reminders

“I can't be everyone's secretary and constantly remind them of deadlines. Sometimes it seems to me that people just ignore the tasks and deadlines that I set for them. ”

your boss thinks.

Don't turn your boss into a living alarm clock. Don't force your manager to go down to the level of micromanagement and remind you of due dates.

If the task is not ready, write to him about it yourself with a brief explanation of the reasons and a new deadline. It is better to show that you did not have time to complete the task than to give him a reason to think that you ignored the task altogether by the lack of a report.

If the task is ready and you have something to brag about, then ask for a meeting and show your results.

2. Don't keep your problems to yourself.

“If I was not informed about the problem in advance, then it does not exist and the task must be completed on time.”

your boss thinks.

When you keep the problem to yourself, you deprive your manager of the opportunity to intervene and help you in time. In addition, if you do not report the problem in time, then you do not need help and you can handle your task on your own.

When should you report a problem? When you realized that she would not let you complete the task on time or in accordance with the set standard. After that, you tried to solve it yourself and you did not succeed. Then, not earlier and not later, go to your boss and ask for help.

3. Don't come unprepared

“When a person cannot answer me a single counter question, doubts arise, but has he delved into the task properly or is he trying to dump me a semi-finished product?”

your boss thinks.

Work through in advance all the questions that you may be asked, all alternative solutions to the problem. Be prepared to explain how the numbers you bring are obtained and why they are correct.

Otherwise, you will irritate the boss and be sent for revision - you will lose your reputation and time.

4. Plan your conversation

It only takes a minute, but it brings a lot of benefits. As a rule, it turns out to get to the head less often than we would like, so several questions accumulate for each conversation, and this list will allow you not to forget anything.

Take clear sheet papers and throw in what you want from this conversation. There are 4 types of such goals:

  1. Convey the information he wants to know: report on completed tasks, deadline shifts, important news, etc.
  2. Convey the information you want him to know: compliance with the deadlines, your initiatives and proposals, the problems that have arisen and the necessary assistance.
  3. Get information that will be useful to you: clarification of the task, news of subcontractors, statuses of issues important to you.
  4. Get a solution for your issue.

If a question is difficult to understand or you expect it to cause controversy, write down the thesis of the logic of your report on it - your arguments and conclusions.

When reporting to the manager

The usual report algorithm: tell the purpose of the conversation, give data, give conclusions, give solutions, give your recommendation.

5. No preludes

"Is this still 'getting in contact' or do I need to 'get it' on what he's saying?"

your boss thinks.

Immediately say directly what you need: “I want to report on the results”, “there is a problem”, “need to be solved”, “need to agree”, “there is a question”, etc.

The leader must set his mind to the correct mode: “I solve the problem”, “I accept the results”, “I make the decision”, etc. Until he tunes in correctly, he will not be able to effectively perceive your information.

6. He is not Nostradamus

“He didn’t even bother to ask if I was aware of this topic or not. Is this selfishness or incompetence?

your boss thinks.

Think about what your boss knows and doesn't, and bring him up to date. Until he is in the same context with you, you will not be able to effectively communicate.

Do not skip logical links. The "storyline" of your story should be continuous. If something is taken for granted for you, it is not at all a fact that your manager is obliged to guess about the logical connection that you decided to skip.

7. Take out the trash

“Why should I dig through this verbal garbage? Why couldn’t a coherent report be prepared ahead of time?”

your boss thinks.

Remove from your narrative all information that is not relevant. This includes information that is relevant to the case but is unverified or inconclusive. You run the risk of sidetracking the conversation or overcomplicating it.

Determine what decision of the leader you need and exclude from the report that information that does not bring you closer to him. Of course, it is important to know the measure at the same time - it is unacceptable to distort or manipulate information.

8. More numerals, fewer adjectives

“I really want my subordinates to rely on facts, and not on judgments and emotions. To do this, they must get used to communicating in the language of numbers.

your boss thinks.

Statements that are not provided with numbers sound unfounded. Until concrete figures and facts begin to sound in a conversation, people just exchange subjective judgments, not one iota approaching the truth.

If you want to convince your manager of something, the shortest way to this is through the preparation of analytics. The most amazing thing is that the figures obtained can surprise you and change your own judgment on the issue under discussion.

9. Be specific and transparent

“It’s like I have to pull the answers out of employees with pincers in order to achieve a complete understanding of the situation. Are they hiding something or just didn’t go into the details themselves?”

your boss thinks.

In response to the question "when" give the date. To the question "who" - give a name. To the question "how much" - a number: quantity, amount or percentage. The sooner you give specific data, the sooner you will end this protracted conversation.

10. Don't give data without conclusions

“And why do I need this bunch of tables? Did he try to figure them out himself, or does he not care about this issue at all?

your boss thinks.

It's not the numbers that matter, but your ability to draw conclusions from them.

A good employee is an independent employee. After all, if you understand that after receiving the data there will be an analysis stage, and after the analysis - decision-making, then why not try to go through this road yourself?

Throwing off the initial data without conclusions to the boss, then you tell him "now this is your problem." And, of course, no one likes it. A much better approach would be "I understand that this is my problem, and here's how I try to solve it."

11. Don't show up without offers.

“If I now come up with a solution for him, then he will be in my “manual control” all my life. Let him learn to think with his own head.

your boss thinks.

As the proverb says, “If you are not part of the solution, then you are part of the problem.” Always come not only with a problem, but also with suggestions for its elimination. Preferably in multiple versions.

Let your manager only have to approve your idea. Let him see that he has a motivated independent employee.

12. Don't leave without a decision

"I'm tired. I do not want to decide anything. I want a bonus."

your boss thinks.

You came to get a solution (see point 4). .

But making decisions is not easy. Your boss will avoid it. Keep your goal in mind and bring the conversation back to the decision.

In case of counter questions from the head

13. Answer the question in your first sentence

“Well, why do I need these jumps and antics? I ask a specific question and want a specific answer. If something is not clear to me, I will ask the next question. No need to waste time trying to answer questions I didn't ask."

your boss thinks.

If the boss asks a question, then, as a rule, he already understands in advance what and in what order he will ask next. He has already built for himself the outline of the conversation and wants to lead the conversation in this way.

No need to try to think out his question for himself and answer the question that he did not ask, but which, as you think, he means. Answer the question literally. All the details, reasons and logical explanations - later. If asked.

14. The truth and nothing but the truth

“Can I, in principle, work with a person who is trying to deceive me? After all, he not only demonstrates his insecurity by trying to lie to me, but also stupidity, hoping that I will not catch him in a lie.

your boss thinks.

No need to invent anything in an attempt to answer a difficult question. There is no need to draw reality when there are no facts. You will still be taken to clean water. It's much easier and faster to admit that you don't know or haven't done something and move on.

15. Don't Blame Your Subordinates

“If a person does not understand that he is responsible to me for the actions of his subordinates, then this is a clinical case. We have a hierarchy. I answer to my boss for all my subordinates, and they answer to me for theirs.

your boss thinks.

The task is assigned to you, and you are also responsible for it. You can delegate the task to your subordinates, but this does not relieve you of responsibility for its implementation. Delegation creates an additional relationship of responsibility between you and your subordinate, but your original responsibility to your boss does not disappear.

16. Don't waste time making excuses.

“The more I listen to excuses, the more my subordinates will hope that I can get rid of a beautiful story in the absence of a result.”

your boss thinks.

If your boss is result-oriented, then the reasons for his absence (especially those that are revealed only at the time of the report - see paragraph 2) are of little interest to him.

Therefore, do not waste time on excuses - it is better to spend it on completing your task.

When receiving a task

17. Questions at once

If in response to your report you received another task, and something in it is not clear to you, immediately ask questions. It's better to look stupid when you get a task than when you turn it in by doing the wrong thing.

Conclusion

As you can see, the listed rules are quite simple and even somewhat obvious. However, in my experience, there are very few people who systematically perform them - this requires courage and self-discipline. Try to stick to them, and, believe me, the trust and support of the leadership are provided to you.

See also:

  • 18 tips on how to overcome tension and fear in dealing with superiors.
  • Owner and manager: how to avoid conflicts. Manager's advice.

What is the most difficult thing for you in communicating with the leader?

My tongue is my enemy! Whatever relationship you are in with your boss, no matter what you think about him, it is very important to be careful what you say to him. Your career, the well-being of your family, and your life, at least in the short term, depend on it.

So, I have collected 20 phrases that you should not say to your boss (boss, manager).

1. "You're wrong." It is extremely unwise to openly (especially publicly) criticize your boss and make him look wrong. This will cause a defensive reaction and the desire of the boss to prove that it was you who were wrong. In any case, you will not achieve anything, but you will lose a lot in his eyes. An error can be pointed out in another way by saying something like: “Weird, I have different information. Let me check again and get back to you.” This will enable all parties to save face.

2. "I can't". Everyone needs employees who “can” get the job done. If you are not asked to do something illegal, then such an answer shows your lack of confidence and desire to take responsibility. Before assigning you a task, your manager most likely analyzed (based on his experience, the experience of other employees, etc.) whether you are capable of performing it or not. The next time your boss asks someone else to do the task, your opportunities will go to your colleagues.

3. "It's not my responsibility". This phrase shows a lack of desire to develop. These are not the kind of employees that drive a company to success. Even if it's really not your responsibility, think about it, maybe a new experience will be useful for you. Ask the manager how you can coordinate this work with such and such an employee who is also responsible for this issue so that you do not do the same work twice.

4. "I don't know." You don't have to know all the answers. This is fine. It's not okay not to try to find out the answers to these questions. If you don’t know, you can instead say “I don’t know” “From what I know…” and supplement this with the little knowledge you have on the subject, and then take a time out in order to get more detailed information. Or you can say "I don't know, but I'll find out right now." And do it.

5. "No." If your boss asks you for something, he expects you to help. Just saying "no" is not appropriate. If you feel like you really can't do something, you can say something like, “I'm doing this and that right now, and I may not be able to finish these things by the deadline. Then there will be consequences. Can I do a new task tomorrow morning (or this week)?

6. "I'll try." No one expects effort from you, they expect results from you! You are counted on. In my experience, this phrase almost always shows that the person will not do the job and, by saying this phrase, leaves himself an escape route. Like, “I tried, but it didn’t work. Sori! It's like your boss, to your question "will I get paid on the 5th" will answer you "well, I'll try")))

7. "I'm leaving."Do not threaten the company and your boss. This is unprofessional, and trust me, your boss will immediately start looking for a replacement for you. Thinking of leaving - make a decision and leave, or be silent.

8. "It's not my fault, it's someone else's fault." Putting the blame on someone else is treacherously petty, especially if the ultimate responsibility lies with you (for example, if you are the manager in charge of the issue, but you did not complete it due to a sick team member). The ability to take responsibility not only for successes, but also for defeats, says a lot about a person.

9. "I'm bored" There is no boring job, there are boring people. Tell your mom or grandma about your boredom, not your boss. You are paid money to develop and develop the company, and to do it with enthusiasm. Nobody wants bored employees. They are like a “puffy sheep”, spoiling the whole team. It is only your responsibility to make your work interesting.

10. "He is such and such." As a rule, rumors are spread by petty people who lack drive and positive in their lives. Worthy people with an active life position a) don’t give a damn what happens to others, b) don’t have the time and desire to discuss someone, because they direct all efforts and energy for the benefit of their family.

11. "I sent you an email". Even if the question is waiting for your boss's approval, it is your responsibility to "force" him to give you the approval. Your boss may receive hundreds of emails a day and, of course, may not notice an email from you.

12. "Can I talk to the CEO about this?". Stepping over your manager's head trying to solve a problem is a highly unwise strategy. You may win in the short term, but from now on you will be blacklisted. This is one of the very last options if all the others have been exhausted and something really important to you is at stake.

13. "I don't have a solution." Come to the boss with solutions, not problems. How would you deal with this problem in his place? Why? Answer these questions before discussing the issue with your boss.

14. "Why does he have this and I don't?" Don't compare yourself to anyone. All people and employees are different and their contribution to the organization is also different. Focus only on your career and yourself, compare yourself only with yourself. When evaluating yourself, use data from the market, calculate the specific results of your work for the company, but do not refer to other people. This is extremely unprofessional and weak as an argument.

15. "It's impossible." Companies and people become successful by making impossible things possible. If the task seems impossible to you, try to discuss it with the boss, get his "introductory", ask him to suggest how to implement this or that task. Do it on paper, on specific numbers.

16. "I have another job". If, in addition to your main job, you have a small business or freelance job, keep it a secret. Even if this work does not affect the main one, this information can be used against you. Any boss expects you to give 100% of your energy to the main job.

17. "My husband / my wife earns so much." Spare your boss this information. If your husband is the CEO, show off to your friends, but not to your boss. Knowing this information and choosing who to promote or fire, your boss may decide not in your favor, because. a) you have the support of a spouse and b) you may have less motivation to work (because you have a plan B and why would you want to tear yourself one place on the British flag).

18. About politics. Oh! In my opinion, there is no more heated debate than about politics. This is one of the easiest ways to alienate a person if he does not agree with your political beliefs. Therefore, make your political choice and argue in your kitchen.

19. “I need a raise or a bonus because I have two children, a sick grandmother and a mortgage.” No one at your job is particularly interested in your problems. Especially your boss. Everyone has enough problems - personal and work. No matter how harsh it may sound, keep your problems to yourself and do not “load” others with them. Having a lot of personal issues can change how your manager feels about you and your career.

20. “But my old boss did this and that.” It's about how to tell your wife "but my previous girlfriend did this and that." No comment!)))

Conclusion. Remember that your boss is first of all a boss, and only then a friend, buddy, etc. You don’t need to deceive him and say what you don’t think. No need to flatter and flatter. The article is not about that at all. Be yourself, just choose when, what and how to say or not to say.

 

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