《职场英语:工作场合绝不能讲的句话》由会员分享,可在线阅读,更多相关《职场英语:工作场合绝不能讲的句话(3页珍藏版)》请在金锄头文库上搜索。
1、Finding a good job is difficult. Keeping that job can be even harder. Lets be honest todays workplace is a money focused, deadline driven, productivity magnified ball of stress. Throw in constant change and a dash of uncertainty and its enough to grind down even the hardiest of workers.Given the dyn
2、amics of the modern workplace, its understandable that you might want to release some tension during a coffee clutch with your fellow co-workers. Who can blame you? But are there some things that you should never say at work because the risk is too high?The answer is a bigtime YES.What follows are f
3、ive things that should never escape your mouth at the workplace, regardless of how stressful your job might be. Doing so could seriously put your career at risk and potentially cost you your job. Are you ready? Lets jump right in.1. I hate my job!At some point, all of us get stressed out at work, me
4、aning both men and women. When things get really rough, you might even feel overwhelmed. When this happens, it can be very tempting to reach for a phrase that contains these four words I hate my job. While it may feel good in the moment to say this to your cube-mate, keep in mind that someone else c
5、ould be listening in! This could be a person in close proximity or even someone from afar, dipping into your conversation via a workplace camera replete with a microphone.Do not assume that what you are saying to your friend in the next cube is sacred. Sadly, many people violate confidence as a way
6、of currying favor with “higher ups”. If someone can use information about you to advance their position, they most likely will. The end result? You are toast. Be very careful about how you characterize your feelings about your job with others. It is far better to release your stress in counseling, w
7、here the information you discuss is completely confidential. Sharing elsewhere can spell trouble.2. My boss is a jerk!This point is related to the previous. Never, ever talk crap about your boss at the workplace. Sure, everyone else you know may seriously think your manager is a jerk but that does n
8、ot mean you should join in on the chorus. Let them be the ones to get into trouble for having a negative attitude. Your task is simple sing your bosses praises whenever possible. If you cant muster up the stomach to do this, dont say anything at all.If you must vent about your boss to someone, consi
9、der doing it with a friend who does not work for your organization. Other non co-worker sources include people like family or your career counselor.FYI: An unsafe place to vent is social media. Do not, under any circumstances, use social media to vent about your boss or workplace. Too many people ha
10、ve been fired for doing this. Dont think it will happen to you? Time to think again carefully and review the evidence!3. My client sucks!We have all had accounts that we do not like to service. This is true for lawyers, folks in IT and people working in finance. While it may be true that the person
11、you are assisting is a real piece of work, it is vital that you not tell others (co-workers) your true feelings. The reasons for keeping your mouth shut relate to points #1 and #2.When you go around venting about your client publically, you send the message that you are a negative person and that yo
12、u dont like people. It may be absolutely true that the client you are trying to help is a stinking moron however, your statements about this person are a reflection on you not them. Again, find safe, confidential sources to vent that does not include co-workers or social media.4. I hope this place g
13、oes under!Yep some people actually say this one. This is particularly true for folks who work in highly competitive industries, such as retail and technology. And while it is understandable that you are totally over your job, know that you are doing yourself great harm by vocalizing your frustration
14、s at the workplace.If your organization is currently cutting costs, they may be looking for the slightest reason to let people go. That means you! Why give them a reason to push you out the door?5. I can do better elsewhere!Statements like this one may make that “elsewhere” you are talking about the
15、 unemployment line. While it may be true that you hold a number of impressive skills and abilities, that does not mean employers are waiting in the wings to hire you. The sad truth is it can take up to a year or longer to find a new job (one with similar pay/benefits). That amount of time only incre
16、ases with age. Dont have a college degree? Add on more time.Yes, you may be able to do better elsewhere but there is no need to broadcast your feelings at the workplace. Doing so will only make you seem arrogant and bitter. How long do you think you will keep your current job with such an unpleasant reputation?Final ThoughtsIf you have a job today, you should do everything you can to keep it. Be extremely mindful about what you say at the workplace and on social m