i recently found a job, and i like it, i like the people in the office, everyone seems to like me , but the problem is : no one in the office likes my boss! but they like me and i like them.... but everytime i have a small talk with someone in the office, i can see my boss's eyes and he actually told me one day that he wants me to stay away from these guys in other cubicals.... who is right and who is wrong? i am lost....what should i do, how to behaivE?
2006-09-14 13:29:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Trust your instincts. It is very unwise to behave in another way that what your gut feeling tells you. In the end you will have the feeling your "acting" all the time and keep everybody happy. It is never possible to keep everybody happy. Just do what you feel is right.
2006-09-14 13:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by Wolfgang A 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1) Be polite & respect everyone.
2) While at work, do what your boss asks you to do - you are not
working for those others & they don't sign your evaluation or
hand you your paystub.
3) Go to lunch with whoever you like.
4) Try not to worry about office politics. When you go home, leave your work at work.
5) Remember why you are working there in the first place.
You are probably going to have many jobs in your life.
whatever you learn here can help you in the next (as can a
supervisor's recommendation)
Good Luck!
;-)
2006-09-14 20:43:16 · answer #2 · answered by WikiJo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your boss is a controling jerk - like so many. but he is the boss. you can suck up and just be friends with the other guys outside the office or you can continue to socialize and take your chances that he will find a reason to fire you. are the other guys - "guys"? and are you female? if so he might have the hots for you. then you need to decide if you want some guy controling what you think because he likes you. i think not. there are other jobs and they are probably better!
2006-09-14 20:40:25 · answer #3 · answered by firenice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from the guys in other cubicles. Your boss knows what these other guys are like, he has probably heard them talking about 'getting' the new girl, and he sees that you are vulnerable at the moment. He is the one who hired you and he did so for a reason- assume he has your best interests at heart. Don't trust any guy at work further than you can spit (on a personal level).
2006-09-15 14:01:47 · answer #4 · answered by Tertia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're talking non business talk, then he would be right to discourage you from talking to them. You're not there to socialize, but if it's business talk, then you may need to explain to your boss that you were asking them a question about whatever, or talking to them about whatever. I don't think he can forbid you to speak to the others. If all else fails, you may have to start looking elsewhere for a job because there's no need to be miserable and feel like you're being watched all the time. I had a job like that once and I know what you mean!
2006-09-14 20:39:15 · answer #5 · answered by First Lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My advice is simple - Don't get involved in politics -
Under no circumstances - say anything derogatory about your boss to your colleauges as their are allways dissenters who will pass on your feedback.
Stay neutral - and have a good word to say about everyone
Backchat is for the playground or the House of Commons (UK)
Good luck
Simon
2006-09-17 17:23:53 · answer #6 · answered by Simon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are new. Don't get involved in office politics & at lunchtime, steer the topic go other (more pleasant) things if possible because the politics can be hazardous to your job. I agree with wikijo & tertia.
2006-09-15 19:29:31 · answer #7 · answered by Lynda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay professional and don't become involved in office politics.
2006-09-14 20:37:23 · answer #8 · answered by John L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just do your job.
Trust me.
2006-09-14 20:38:23 · answer #9 · answered by Zero Z 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋