According to a great article on Career Builder.com, there are 10 things you should never, ever say in the workplace. Below are the top 5 – click the link to find out why each is taboo and unveil the remaining 5.
1. “That’s not my job.”
2. “I don’t mind helping you with that.” (With a fake smile pasted on your face.)
3. “Don’t tell anyone I said this, but … “
4. “I haven’t gotten a raise, EVER.”
5. “I’m so … stressed out/busy/sick of working here.”
You could pretty much make a case for not saying these things anywhere… not just the workplace. Personally, I’ve always hated the, “Not my job” attitude. It’s as though the individual wants to raise their lazy flag and thinks this phrase gives them permission to do so.
Chumps.
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LOL on the gross medical condition one. I have a reputation for being a good listener, I guess. People are always sharing inappropriate info with me.
One time a coworker came over to my desk and hiked up his trouser leg so he could show me a brown recluse spider bite on his shin. His wife wanted him to go to the doctor for it and he wanted a “second opinion”. I told him it appeared to be infected and that he would need surgery if he didn’t get on some strong antibiotics right away. He went to the clinic after work and, sure enough, I was right – as was his wife. Should have charged him for that initial consultation.
Daisy McCarty
Daisy, good call!
The gross medical condition was was one of my favorites – it’s hard to believe the things people will share with others! – Joi