{"id":4086,"date":"2015-04-27T20:49:23","date_gmt":"2015-04-27T20:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/?p=4086"},"modified":"2015-04-27T20:49:23","modified_gmt":"2015-04-27T20:49:23","slug":"8-things-you-should-never-say-to-your-boss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/?p=4086","title":{"rendered":"8 Things You Should Never Say to Your Boss"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>8 Things You Should Never Say to Your Boss<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ever find yourself on the fence with what you should or should not mention to your boss? It happens to everyone. You know that it\u2019s best to be up-front and honest, but being discreet and playing the office politics often comes into play. Additionally, it\u2019s your boss! So, you want to present yourself in the best light possible at all times. For the most part, if you\u2019re feeling unsure, you should proceed with caution, keeping in mind \u2013 your boss has the ability to make or break your role at the company. Still not exactly sure where to draw the line? Keep reading for a roundup of things you should never say to your boss.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/shutterstock_206549839.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4087\" src=\"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/shutterstock_206549839.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_206549839\" width=\"1000\" height=\"697\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>8 Things You Should Never Say to Your Boss<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. \u201cI am too busy because of my other job\u201d \u2013 that\u2019s the last thing your boss wants to hear, be sure to keep yourself focused on the job at hand and all other work confidential. One should not have any effect on the other.<\/p>\n<p>2. \u201cI can\u2019t\u201d \u2013 remember a positive attitude will always portray you in the best light and that means having a can-do attitude. If a project is too big or a task is overwhelming, take a solution-based approach rather than throwing your hands up.<\/p>\n<p>3. \u201cNo\u201d \u2013 of course there are going to be times when you just don\u2019t have time or you\u2019re stretched incredibly thin, but rather than simply saying no, provide a solution. Ask your boss to help you prioritize to figure out what can be shifted around to accomplish this added task or request.<\/p>\n<p>4. \u201cIt\u2019s not my fault\u201d \u2013 placing blame elsewhere is definitely not the best tactic for presenting yourself in the best light \u2013 take responsibility for your team and your own mistakes.<\/p>\n<p>5. \u201cI can\u2019t come in today because I was out so late last night\u201d \u2013 not being in tip top shape to perform your job because you were out late with your friends the night before is definitely not something you should highlight to your boss. They want to know you\u2019re reliable \u2013 despite what happens outside of work.<\/p>\n<p>6. \u201cI\u2019m bored\u201d \u2013 part of your job is always going to be to stay busy and think ahead to the next project you can tackle, so rather than express boredom present new ideas and potential projects to your boss.<\/p>\n<p>7. \u201cIf you don\u2019t ________, I will quit\u201d \u2013 threatening anyone is certainly not the way to get on their best side and definitely not your boss. Only give your notice when you\u2019re absolutely serious because in many situations once you say you\u2019re leaving, there\u2019s no taking it back.<\/p>\n<p>8. \u201cI don\u2019t know\u201d \u2013 you certainly may not know all the answers, all of the time \u2013 but you can promise to find out. Let your boss know you\u2019ll get to the bottom of the issue and will get back to him or her with an answer\/solution.<\/p>\n<p>The bottom line is this: your boss wants to know you\u2019re a team player who is ready to tackle the next challenge with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. So take the opportunity to show off exactly what you can do rather than what you can\u2019t. Do you ever struggle with what exactly to say to your boss?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>8 Things You Should Never Say to Your Boss Ever find yourself on the fence with what you should or should not mention to your boss? It happens to everyone. You know that it\u2019s best to be up-front and honest, but being discreet and playing the office politics often comes into play. 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