8 Big Mistakes You Could Be Making At Work

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Loved that last comment. I really need to do this. Im in a new position and really need some CYA as well.

TomTom of OH 8:44AM February 18, 2010

Never become a salesperson. Most salespeople are ruthless and shady snakes who they make life difficult for those of us who are decent people.
A cleaning conscious is priceless.

bob of AR 2:31PM August 06, 2008

Pick your fights with management and supervision carefully. Don't make an issue of something unless you have the "high ground" to discourse from. Otherwise, you may wind up like Don Quixote, tilting at windmills and acquiring the reputation of a malcontent.
Quiet competence gets you nowhere. Whenever you write an important memo, especially one dealing with instructions or setting/explaining policy, be sure to copy a member or members of management (whether or not appropriate), not so much to receive recognition as to be noticed. It will also give your memo(s) an aura of authority. If unsure of the reaction, copy management first, then wait a couple of working days before releasing/ distributing the memo to principal recipients, to be on the safe side.

Warren Besch of GA 9:25PM July 14, 2008

Do not criticize your company or the way some things are done at your company.I learned this the hard way,and was blackballed for any promotions.Retired.

John Woods of CA 5:37PM July 14, 2008