Communication in the workplace is important, but that doesn’t mean you should tell your boss absolutely everything. Protect your job by resisting these potentially career-damaging admissions:
• “I’m in a bad mood today.” Even the most compassionate boss expects you to do your job consistently. If you’re able to come to work, do your best without griping to your manager about your low spirits.
• “Can you write that down?” Taking notes demonstrates your attention to detail and your commitment to doing a good job. But it’s your responsibility, not your supervisor’s.
• “I screwed up? Oh, well.” Everyone makes mistakes. Downplaying their seriousness makes you look amateurish and unconcerned with results. Take full responsibility for your errors instead of trying to trivialize them.
• “How do I do this?” Asking for help is one thing, but if you don’t seem to understand the basic functions of your job, your boss will lose trust in you. Don’t try to fake expertise you don’t have, but make the effort to find answers on your own first.
• “You didn’t tell me to do that.” Learn to anticipate your boss’s needs, and those of your organization. If you wait for a direct order before doing anything, your boss won’t feel you have the initiative and judgment needed to succeed.
• “I don’t have time for that.” If you’re legitimately overwhelmed, discuss your workload with your boss before it becomes a deadline issue. Otherwise, learn to manage your time effectively so you’re able to fulfill all your responsibilities.
• “That’s not my job.” The big no-no. Bosses never like to hear that an employee thinks a particular task is beneath him or her. Remember that you’re there to help the organization in any way you can, and don’t hide behind your job description to avoid work.
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