The problem is finding out what he/she wants from you and your product (work). Usually, AFTER you do the work, the boss will says what he/she really wanted, or "if I would have done the work, I would have done it this way ..." Being second guessed is the normal management style of most managers.
Gerald
of LA
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Apr 21, 2009 17:37:18 PM
Hum..
These tips simply will not cut it in a competitive work environment in corporate America. Karen you can do much better than this..
Kate McCormick
of NC
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Apr 20, 2009 17:52:01 PM
The Secret to Success
Good column and good comments. To the writer that has learned the employer is bad and doesn't deserve a tip, you are right, but until you find that "better restaurant" you are best served continuing to do the little extra - so you can find the better restaurant from a position of strength, or at least as much strength as possible.
A. Reader
of WA
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Apr 16, 2009 16:36:07 PM
A couple additiions...
I agree totally with your post, & have a couple additions:
1) Be nice and get along with everyone. EQ is so much more important than IQ.
2) Make sure your boss knows that you like her/him. I don't mean in a kissing up sort of way. However, it's hard not to like someone who likes you. And it's harder to fire someone you like than you don't like.
3) Don't be an idiot. Although EQ is more important than IQ, you still have to be able to do your job.
www.GenerationXpert.com
of MI
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Apr 16, 2009 11:37:34 AM
yea, but ...
"Think of it as tipping your employer. First you hand over what’s expected of you (the “tab”). And then you throw in a little something extra (the “tip”)."
But the service (employer) is bad! I'm looking for a better resturant!
Gerald of LA @ Apr 21, 2009 17:37:18 PM
Kate McCormick of NC @ Apr 20, 2009 17:52:01 PM
A. Reader of WA @ Apr 16, 2009 16:36:07 PM
www.GenerationXpert.com of MI @ Apr 16, 2009 11:37:34 AM
CK of FL @ Apr 16, 2009 06:09:10 AM
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