Never Say These to Your Boss!
SharePosted on 25. Feb, 2008 by Gallivanter in Career
With almost 7 years experience in managing people, these are the remarks from my staff in my previous job that I find deplorable!
“It can’t be done” – don’t be bloody short-sighted, put in some effort and come up with a solution.
“That isn’t in my job description.” – so is “facebooking”, chatting on messenger, or surfing the web. If you’re asked to do something not related to your job, just bloody do it.
“Add me on Facebook boss” – social interactions with your boss, is highly discouraged. I mean, you can mingle at office-related outings, but there’s a reason why a boss never likes to cross the boundary. It’s because he’s your boss and not your bloody friend.
“I got pissed drunk last night” – that means you’re trying to earn your right to be a lazy bum today.
“Sigh!” – this is so bloody annoying. I hated it when one of my staff uttered that. Think before you speak. A sigh is as good as having a “kick-me-i’m-a-dumbass” sign posted up your butt.
kimberlycun
Feb 25th, 2008
i think the 1st one would be a killer.
Tine
Feb 25th, 2008
Why the heck would anyone want their BOSS in their Facebook???? :O
RetiredSyd
Feb 25th, 2008
I’ll tell you the one I hate the most “I’ll try.”" As in can you get xyz to me by next week: “I’ll try.” Does that mean “no”, “maybe” or “if we don’t have a terrorist attack by next week.” Please just tell me “no” if it’s no.
Gallivanter
Mar 1st, 2008
kimberlycun Actually, all are killers, the difference is the speed of death.
Tine You’d be surprised. They think it’s a great way to suck up.
RetiredSyd LOL. Yeah, that’s another one too, “I’ll try”.
ben
Mar 2nd, 2008
Re the 1st one, I think it depends on the situation. What if your boss made crazy demands like: “i want you to be able to run the 100m in less than 10 seconds by the end of the year.” possible?
Or, “i want Malaysia’s national soccer team to qualify for World Cup 2014″. Possible?
Sometimes it’s better to say “it can’t be done” rather than “it’s going to be difficult”. The 2nd means: it’s still possible, but it’s gonna cost me my head.
Gallivanter
Mar 6th, 2008
ben Well, duh, if a boss makes a crazy demand, then he doesn’t deserve to be a boss. Whatever the case might be, the onus is on you to do your best. Instead of “it can’t be done”, you can say, “I’ll give it my 100%” or words to that effect.