I am new at a job in a hospital, and many cliques exists in my department. I want to do my job well but not get involved in all the talk behind other's backs. Any suggestions how I can just do my job in a positive and sincerely ernest manner without getting involved in all the nit picking?
2007-02-28 12:39:17 · 4 answers · asked by Drew 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Good advice and I know others will agree with this too:
Dont get personal on your job,
Dont talk about your personal life or ask about theirs,
Dont blame anything on your personal life for ex - if your late because your kids were fighting, come up with another excuse like the car wouldnt start.
.... because they WILL use it against you.
Document everything because some day you may need it, dont let anyone know you are documenting it...or you will become known as "not a team player" which basically means the bad apple. Keep copies of all your dept policies at home.
Always try to focus on your work and show compassion to the patients. If they give you recommendations make sure you keep copies for yourself.
Just bring in every now and then stuff like donuts, bagels, fruit, bake cookies or a cake and that will keep them happy and positive towards you.
Try to talk to everyone you work with so that people dont think you belong in a "clique" so when you come around they wont talk about the other people.
2007-02-28 13:02:20 · answer #1 · answered by italianmami7447 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow this is a tough dilemma. I would just leave the room, or ask them to take their conversation else where, and explain you need to concentrate.
If you are in a situation in which you can't leave the room you can say "you know, I think so and so is actually very nice, I can't imagine why you would say that about her/him" sometimes, not always, they will back down.
Something I did in the past, which got people to stop gossiping around me was to state "boy, I sure would like to be a fly on the wall when you talk about me!"
Eventually though, I believe just being a good person of integrity will pay off. So keep your chin high.
2007-02-28 20:48:15 · answer #2 · answered by zeebarista 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gossip won't get you promoted or help you learn about your job duties. I suggest keep your focus on how to accomplish your duties in the best possible way. Keep your job #1 in your thoughts.
I've been able to avoid those people gossiping in the hallways. Usually they gather in the same areas. Try to stay away from those areas. Find yourself a friend to talk to about work related issues and your own personal life. Gossip shows that those people aren't busy enough to get their own work done. It's purely a waste of time.
Be open minded though, realize it's not your thing to become involved, and you don't have to. It's ok to ask gossipers who are interrupting your work, to please talk somewhere else, which will allow you to complete your work. Some will secretly admire your confidence in asking them to leave.
Good luck
2007-02-28 21:04:32 · answer #3 · answered by daughter_helping 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be friendly but stay away from those gossipers... do your best on the job and stay postive all the time no matter what the setbacks.
2007-02-28 20:45:49 · answer #4 · answered by kissy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋