The Things Your Boss Won't Tell You
If
you have been an employee for so long just like me, you’d know that there are
very many things that your boss, however close you think you two are, won’t
tell you. As for me, I agree with http://www.rdasia.com/
1.
The company is in trouble
There
are rumours of redundancies and tough financial times ahead. Until things are
really dire, we’re likely to remain tight-lipped.
2.
I'm busy worrying about me, not you
We're
busy doing our own job, so if you need help, training or support, you have to
let us know. "Take responsibility. The best advice I ever received was
manage up," says recruitment manager Justin Babet, "so tell your boss
what you need from them."
3.
Dress to impress
Just
because the workplace has a casual dress code, it doesn't mean you should dress
like a slob. If you speak with firm command, you will be seen as authoritative
and if you arrive early and act keen, you'll be perceived as a hard worker. So
dress, act and talk for the position you want, not the one you're in.
4.
You're too keen
Just
as bad as lazy workers, are the painfully over-eager ones. We don't want to
spend time listening to your wild plans to improve the company or find extra
projects for you to work on.
5.
Your best career move is not in my best interest
You
may be well and truly ready for a step up the company ladder, but if you are
excelling in your current position, we'd probably prefer it if you stayed
exactly where you are. "Make sure you create your own succession
plan," says Justin Babet.
6.
You smell
We
detest having to pull an employee aside and tell them there have been
complaints made about their scent. Remember the deodorant and avoid making us,
or your colleagues, feel awkward.
7.
Solutions not problems
Don't
come marching into my office with a problem if you haven't got any suggestions
about how to fix it. That's called whinging. "If you truly want change,
come prepared with some ideas," says Babet.
8.
You deserve a pay rise
If
you feel you are due more money or a promotion, be proactive and ask for it.
Don't wait around for us to pat you on the back and make the offer. It's not
going to happen.
9.
You run your personal life from your desk
We
will rarely pull you aside if you are always on Facebook, eBay or the phone
organising your personal life, but do you honestly think we don't notice? Rest
assured we do!
10.
Stand your ground
Don't
let people dump work on you. If you can delegate and are capable of being
assertive, we'll be impressed and see you as management potential. Respect is
more important than popularity.
11.
You should resign
Do
you feel like you've hit a dead end in your current position? Unless you're
seriously underperforming, don't wait for us to show you the door.
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