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What Does My Boss Want Me to Know, But Will Not Tell Me?

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Summary: Have you ever wondered what it is your boss wants to tell you, but just will not flat out say? If so, we have put together a list for you in this post.

Bosses all over the country want their employees to know a whole litany of things, but they just will not say it out loud. They want their employees to figure things out on their own and succeed using their own critical thinking skills. Employees who get promoted within their company to a management position will see things on a different level. This means that they will view the workplace and their job in a much different light. When you can figure out what it is bosses want you to know, it will make life much easier on you while on the job.

Attitude is Just as Important as Work Ethic

Just because you perform stellar work in the office, it does not mean that your attitude and social skills can take a vacation. All of these are equally important when it comes to having a successful career and having your co-workers enjoy you being at work. No matter how great your work is, if you have a bad attitude, companies will find a way to replace you within their organization.

You are being micromanaged for a reason

If a boss has begun to micromanage you, there very well could be a reason behind this. Maybe you have missed a couple of deadlines recently. Maybe you have handed in less-than-stellar work. Maybe you have submitted work that did not follow the instructions of the manager or the client. If you have never been micromanaged before, take a long look at your work to see what the issue might be for the change in management style.

Disagreements with Bosses are Fine, if Handled the Right Way

It is absolutely fine to disagree with your boss, so long as you go about it the right way. Bosses who are strong want to hear from their employees when they have a different idea about a project or how to handle an issue that has come up at work.

Feedback from Managers is Helpful

When a manager gives an employee feedback, it is meant to be helpful, even if you think it is a little bit negative. Would you rather work for someone who ignores your efforts and never says anything or someone who is invested in your efforts and wants to help you succeed?

Others Receive Special Treatment for a Reason

If someone else in the office is receiving special treatment, it is for a reason, not just because the boss likes him or her better than you. Some employees might receive special treatment because of a confidential issue that the boss will not discuss with the rest of the office. Maybe the employee does stellar work and the boss trusts the employee to perform at the same level away from the office.

Credibility Sinks with Emotion

The more you let emotion get the best of you at work, the more your credibility shrinks. Be sure to keep your emotions in check, no matter the situation.

It’s OK for Managers to Forget All You Do

Managers have a lot on their plate, including remembering all they have to do along with all their employees are doing. It is OK if a manager does not remember everything you do on the job.

Ask for Help

There is nothing wrong with asking for help from your manager when it is needed. You will not be looked at differently. In fact, you will be respected even more since you were able to admit you need help and were not stubborn in your ways.

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Authored by: Jim Vassallo