How to deal with your boss: 5 mistakes to avoid
Talking with the boss is never a simple matter: you might find yourself wanting to say inappropriate things, so it’s best to stop yourself before that happens.Talking with the boss is never simple. There are cases in which employees and employers get along perfectly, but much more often that’s not the case. On the contrary, there are many difficult situations you’d like to be able to say whatever you want, but you obviously shouldn’t!
If you’re just starting a new job and the last thing you want to do is make a bad impression on your new boss, then there are certain things you should avoid doing and some pieces of advice that you should follow so as to avoid creating unfortunate situations!
5 mistakes to avoid dealing with your boss
- “That’s not my job”: this is a phrase which you’ve probably thought at least 1000 times. Sometimes it’s best to keep this thought to yourself. These days companies are looking for flexible and motivated employees who are willing to put themselves out there. Your boss probably won’t be very happy if this is your answer to a request, and you better believe that he’ll remember it.
- “I don’t want to work with him”: you hate one of your co-workers. That’s your problem, not your boss’s. Your boss has a million things to think about and this isn’t a priority.
- “But it’s pointless”: they’ve given you something to research or analyse that you find pointless. Don’t tell anyone, not your boss and not even your co-workers. Instead find a way to show that you anticipated the result even before doing the research.
- “I can’t”: You may be afraid of making a mistake, but it’s even worse if you don’t try. You’ll risk coming off as someone who doesn’t want to put himself to the test. A can-do attitude is always a valued trait.
- “It’s not my fault”: you’ve been accused of something that went wrong or that didn’t go as hoped. Suck it up and try to explain what happened. If you say it wasn’t your fault, you’ll come off as someone who “passes the buck” and doesn’t take responsibility.
There are many reasons why you might not get along with your boss and there are many ways to deal with this problem. The important thing to remember is that if you love your job, but you hate the company you’re working for… Well, there are other solutions.
