10 phrases that should never talk to his boss

1. I can not / is not possible

Any company needs employees who are able to cope with the orders. Especially if they offer to do something for the profile rather than to bite his elbow, or wear pants over his head. Therefore, the quick response of the impossibility of the task speaks only of unwillingness to work.

what can replace

Some tasks can actually be difficult to achieve, or sold with grave consequences. Therefore, listen to the job carefully, and then come back with argumentsWhy it can not be done, what can be done in this direction and what the consequences might be.

2. It's not part of my duties

Whatever you have in mind, head, most likely only hear about your unwillingness to evolve. Even creative work eventually turns into a routine, so for an employee with experience should be a joy to change the boring duties on new ones. Especially considering that it will help you in the future to apply for positions with higher wages.

what can replace

If you plan to give up the task not because of laziness, but because they are busy, explain the situation and discuss to whom you can delegate a part of ongoing cases to free up time for new challenges.

3. And what I get for this?

While we are not talking about recycling, bids are rarely appropriate. It is unlikely that you will be sent to unload the truck, if you are a manager. And for the daily tasks you already receive a salary.

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The question of compensation should raise when you recycle, or a list of your duties did not change, and expanded. But to talk about salary increase you need to prepare arguments that prove your efficiency.

4. You are not right

Yes, the boss to stick his nose in a mistake - it's very tempting. Especially in public: let everyone see that his place must be you. Only problem is that he has already taken his post, and, perhaps, deservedly so. And, in general, to err is human, even if he is the boss. So you will not achieve your goal, and the head can be resentful.

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Link to authoritative sources. For example, one can ask whether the chief operates the recent data, because in the quarterly report stands another figure. Point out the mistake with concern for the common cause, rather than a challenge.

5. I dont know

If you are not in the classroom in high school, and no one waits on you, that you will remember everything. By asking the question, you charge to find out the answer to it, but does not test memory.

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If the search response takes time, ask how quickly you need to provide the data. Then take a pause to clarify the necessary information.

6. I try / I'll try

The time when you could without problems to try and try over at the graduation ceremony. Who of you are waiting for the results. It seems that the phrase "I'll try," leaves you with ways to retreat. But if you then come and say that tried, but you did not work, nothing good it will not end.

what can replace

Arrange with the chief of that as you complete the new challenges you will meet with them and ask questions about which way to go next. It will stay on course and not let the whole team.

7. Or I'll quit

After this phrase should immediately quitBecause otherwise it is not clear why you even pronounce it. After the ultimatum talks usually do not lead.

what can replace

If the conditions are incompatible with life, start looking for a new job. In the case where more difficulties can be overcome, discuss with the boss, that you can change, in the form of neultimativnoy.

8. It's not my fault

To shift the responsibility to someone else - a dubious strategy, especially if it is you are responsible for the outcome of the task. Good boss in a meeting with the management takes the blame for the error on the card itself: is it not follow and is not monitored.

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In case of an error acknowledge it and make conclusions.

9. I can not work with ...

There are problems that must be dealt with management or HR-department. For example, when it comes to harassment. But this does not apply to personal dislike and a mismatch of temperaments. The chief did not kindergartener, he can not put the offender at an angle.

what can replace

may be one reason for the complaint: a person does not work well, because of what the entire company suffers. And it is usually possible to confirm the facts. You should have a list of problems and a list of possible solutions. And it is not necessary to insert a paragraph "dismiss". If the situation is serious, the chief himself will draw conclusions.

10. We have not done so

Tradition - that's fine. But in any case better than to look for new ways to enable to perform tasks quickly and efficiently.

what can replace

When the manual method promises to problems, assess risks, and tell us about them superior. Do not forget about the item №4: do not poke his nose into error.

And what phrases at work trying to avoid you?