I sometimes wonder how much people should talk about their personal life at work. I am divorced and my child does not live with me.
The majority of talk is about family life and children's activities. I prefer to talk about work and general topics (weather, current events).
It makes me feel left out when people talk of their families. I listen for some time and then change the subject or excuse myself.
I think personal life talk should be limited at work.
I also don't tell people my personal situation at all. Its my business and I don't want to share it.
Any opinions...
2007-05-01 03:44:20 · 6 answers · asked by Stareyes 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I agree with you. You are at work to work and what happens outside of work should stay there. Bringing your personal life to work can have some nasty repercussions (ex: rumors starting, people thinking less of you). I work in employee relations and hear about employees doing stuff like this all the time.
2007-05-01 04:11:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you also, after a few jobs , I learned that was the best policy. But...I'm a talker, and sometimes let a few things slip about my personal life at work. After, I curse myself for it, and try and not do it too much. Although, I still feel like I've kept it pretty much under wraps fairly well.
You never know when something will come back up to haunt you later on , thats exactly why I don't do it.
2007-05-01 03:58:57 · answer #2 · answered by justsomeone 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's really a matter of personal preference. So many people are into their kids that they feel they have to talk about them regularly.
If you're too rigid and non-friendly, you might find people pulling away from you.
There is certainly a point where many cross the line and give too much info. However, a little friendly talk is usually good for breaking the ice and getting to know co-workers a little.
2007-05-01 03:51:39 · answer #3 · answered by Glennroid 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Speaking from experience, I have found it best to keep my personal life and friendships separate from work.
2007-05-01 03:54:52 · answer #4 · answered by surffsav 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
see i know i should not interfere in ur personal matters but i ll suggest u one thing life cant be enjoyed properly without family and especially without life partner.
2007-05-01 03:55:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
i agree with you.
keep it professional.
2007-05-01 03:52:10 · answer #6 · answered by manhattanmaryanne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋