7 Things You Should Never Say At Work

Oftentimes we say such things at our workplaces that are not taken well by our colleagues or seniors and could lead to trouble sooner or later.

That is why we should all try and exercise a little self-awareness and tact if we want to avoid inadvertently upsetting a work colleague or giving the wrong impression.

So this week, let's look at 7 things you should avoid saying at your workplace.

1."It’s nothing to do with me. That was colleague X.”

Of course, you shouldn’t take responsibility for other people’s mistakes. On the other hand, you shouldn’t land someone else in it if you don’t have to.

No one likes a tattle-tale.

2. “I don’t know (and I don’t care).”

 No one knows everything or has the answer for everything. Try and avoid giving your colleagues or your boss the impression that you can’t be bothered to find an answer to a problem.

Instead, suggest the name of someone who should know or do the research yourself. Your efforts will surely keep you in good books.

3. “That’s not in my skill set.”

In today's competitive and uncertain times, people who aren’t open to tackling new challenges will never grow in their jobs or learn additional skills.

Keep upskilling yourself for related skills in your fields or ones that interest you and offer help whenever needed.

4. “I’ll see when I can get around to it.”

Even if you are up to your ears at work, make sure you set priorities and deadlines for yourself. That way, you won’t be pushed for time and will be able to tell colleagues exactly when they can expect results.

This will give a clear idea to others when they should approach you back and how to manage other things around that work.

5. “I’m taking a sick leave tomorrow.”

Of course, everyone gets exhausted by their job from time to time and feels the need to take a little time off but avoid moaning about it to a colleague continuously.

I have seen people who take sick leave on random days and all the burden of their work needs to be taken up by their colleagues which leads to frustration and disrespect for you in minds of your colleagues and seniors.

So avoid calling in sick unless you are actually under the weather.

6. “That’s not in my job description.”

No boss or co-worker in the world expects you to do all the unpleasant and boring tasks. Nevertheless, it pays to give co-workers a helping hand during very stressful or work-intensive periods - even if these tasks do not fall within your area of responsibility.

No, no one knows how soon you will land up in a similar situation and would need their help.

7. “What’s in it for me?”

Sometimes you will be asked to do things that are not to your immediate advantage. Nevertheless, you should keep this observation to yourself and complete the task to the best of your ability.

You never know which of your hidden skills would get noticed and help you achieve greater heights in the future.

Hope you found this article helpful and that it will help you create a good impression at your workplace. Do let me know your views in the comments, I'd love to hear from you!

Here's wishing you Good Luck!

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