13/07/2024
*FACTS ABOUT THE WORKPLACE.*
*1. Your boss is not your friend. Regardless of how close you both are, learn to set PROFESSIONAL boundaries.*
*2. Walls have got ears. Be careful with who you confide in, or who you gossip with at work. A listening ear could also be a flippant mouth.*
*3. Your employer is now concerned about RESULTS. How you get the JOB done is up to you. No excuses.*
*4. There is always that one person/group of persons feeding your boss with happenings in the office. Some employee's brief go beyond the official (except in work cultures where such act is expressly frowned upon). Be guided.*
*5. When you get withdrawn from PROJECTS or someone is asked to understudy you or you get demoted without cogent reason(s), that may be a cue that you would soon be shown the exit door.*
*6. As much as you can, keep your private life away from COLLEAGUES. You might be under INVESTIGATION for achieving some personal great feat without you even knowing.*
*7. Some of your colleagues may not even like you, it could be because of the way you LOOK, DRESS, SPEAK, your capabilities, accomplishments at work, or for some weird reasons and that is fine. It is not possible for everyone to like you, so accept that.*
*8. Pay attention to body language, tone, pitch and pace of voice from your team members, colleagues or your boss. They may provide important cues to what isn't expressly said. Studies have shown that emotions, likes and dislikes are communicated via 38% para- verbal and 55% non verbal. Only 7% are communicated via verbal communication.*
*9. There will always be that " exceptional colleague" who gets the job done, gets the recognition and praises. Don't let that feeling of DISDAIN or inadequacy set in. See what that person is doing differently, how they do it and learn. You will become a better person. Be open to LEARNING.*
*10. While the workplace should foster POSITIVE VALUABLE RELATIONSHIPS, your primary aim is to get the job done and go home. Don't forg