What if it's a boss who pulls half the stuff on that list??
Honestly, due to the economy, it's amazing how many companies tolerate sub-par, so-called bosses, because they got them at bargain basement salaries until the next person comes along, who will work for a couple thousand a year less (and be ten times more responsible and organized).
Ways to Infuriate Your Employeesof IL10:51PM October 10, 2011
On 1: the worst mistake a boss can make is to DECIDE what an employee has done and then TELL them. That is NOT a manager's job. If a manager can't accept that an employee might have a different view of the "mistake" and consider so-called "excuses" on their merits, he/she is pre-judging the issue and denying the employee his/her fundamental right to a fair "trial", so to speak. If you're this kind of manager, you need to change, or get out of the business before you ruin the career of dedicated, genuine, hard-working people.
On 8, for complicated topics, absolutely not. Complicated topics should be discussed in writing, email, or formal reports, not rattled off over coffee.
Guestof AL6:34AM October 04, 2011
In some (many?) situations, there can be a fine line between "guessing" and "using your best judgement". If it's a matter of policy and you're just 'guessing' what the rule is, don't. But if there is an exception to (possibly/potentially) be made, you can 'use your best judgement'--provided you have a strong rationale--and be OK, even if you're wrong.
This obviously should depend on your experience and level of expertise. But if done properly, can demonstrate to your boss that you are able to handle situations without bugging the boss, and are perhaps worthy of additional responsibility.
YMMV.
Josh Sof IL12:18PM October 03, 2011
This is a great list! The one that was hardest for me to grasp when I started working after college about 5 years ago was #9 - don't make your manager follow up with you. I was doing everything she asked, but I didn't want to bother her with what seemed like trivial stuff. She got really frustrated with having to constantly check in with me, so I learned my lesson pretty fast.
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