Can my opinions/topics of discussion with co-workers poison my future job prospects?

Question

I feel my job performance has been good or excellent at most jobs I've worked. I've always felt I was well liked on the job. People nod and smile, saying positive things when talking to me.

However, I've caught glimpses and hints that what people say directly to me is very different from what they say to others. I've also considered negative things I've said about others on the job and realize I'm not always honest with people either. I wonder now what people say about me behind my back, and if that has had more influence on how bosses view me, rather than my practical job performance.

What advice do you have regarding "workplace talk" and what can I do to keep peoples perceptions of me from poisoning my actual job accomplishments.

Answer 1

Absolutely! The political landscape of any job can be treacherous! Discussing personal beliefs, politics, the past weekend's events or even something as bland as exercise and diet habits can either hurt you are help you. Plus you can get yourself in trouble if you border being non-tolerant of others' personal choices

It is not realistic to think that we won't make friends at our work places, but it is definitely best to be cautious. Navigate slowly and take it easy. Being new in any environment, you will be subject to chatter, like it or not. Sometimes this can hurt feelings and hurt you professionally. Most managers and above don't like gossips! It a huge waste of time and takes energy away from getting the work done.

Learn the social culture of a new workplace before discussing personal matters. Keeping it all business is sometimes hard, but it is safe while you are proving your worth to the organization. Remember the primary purpose of your job . . . for me it is to earn income and keep advancing so that I can make more.

Answer 2

You've answered your own question. It depends on the workplace though.

In some, it's just what happens on paper.

In others, your co-workers can sabotage it.

In others, even if your co-workers hate you and you're a lousy worker you can get ahead, if you can figure out the one task that's important to the boss, and just stick to that task. Crappy, but that's business.

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Answer 3

don't be so bloody ignorant. If she does her artwork nicely then why do you wanna reason issues? and asserting you do no longer wanna artwork with a drug addict it somewhat is in basic terms a plant that grows from the floor. espresso and Alcohol are drugs do you do them? are you a drug addict then? so which you in no way broke the regulation? and in case you probably did and that they referred to as the law enforcement officers on you may you be satisfied? there's no room for great criminals in this international yet something like it somewhat is pathetic you truly should be somewhat greater open minded on issues.