Friday, December 02, 2005

Tips on Being an Employee

Note: These are not tips on being a GOOD employee. In fact, if you're a good employee you probably don't need these tips nearly as much as the rest of us. But I realized today that I have picked up some skills along the way that are difficult to practice, but that can really help you.

1) If you say you're going to contact someone, do it, even if it's just to say you didn't do what you said you were going to do.

People hate being ignored on a personal AND professional level, whereas they only hate being behind on a professional level.

This is one of the toughest things to do for me. The fantasy is that "maybe they forgot." They didn't forget. Call them and tell them they aren't going to get what they were expecting. Half the time you'll find the person is relieved they don't have to do their end of things right then.

2) If you screw up, take ownership of the mistake BEFORE someone else blames you for it.

This is so crucial, and it took me several jobs to discover it. Not only will your boss or coworker appreciate this behavior for its own sake, it puts you in a position to be able to suggest ways to avoid the situation in the future WITHOUT your suggestions sounding like excuses.

2a) "I screwed up, BUT..." is not taking ownership of your mistake.

In fact, it puts your boss or colleague in the position of having to tell you that your screwup was unacceptable, even though you admitted screwing up. It's the worst of both worlds. It's hard to say "I screwed up, and I need to do better" and leave it at that, but when you do it you'll find that's often the end of it, as long as you don't make it a habit.

3) When someone else makes a mistake, it is not necessary to blame them, or even to mention them.

This is somewhat unfair advice for me to give because my boss is very astute. She knows whose fault something is. So if something gets screwed up and I say "I should've double-checked it" she knows that in reality the mistake was made by the person who did it, not the person who didn't check behind them.

If you have a bad boss, you may feel the need to point out when something is someone else's fault. The problem is that your coworkers will of course also feel the need to do this. Eventually you will find yourself in a terrible work environment. The other problem is if you have a bad boss, he's not making decisions on any rational basis anyway, so you might as well keep your soul intact. In the end he's going to act like an ass no matter what you do.

37 comments:

RBP said...

Have you seen the movie Shattered Glass? If so, what did you think of the movie, and what did you think of Steven Glass? I saw it in the theater but I just recently purchased the dvd. Also, what do you think of Micheal Kelly? I know he died in Iraq covering the war, but wasn't he a right wing shill? Or didn't he at least "sell" the war in the same way Judith Miller did? I know the guys dead, and I don't want to dance on his grave, but he is in the movie and I remember when he died.

Anonymous said...

Good day !.
You may , probably very interested to know how one can collect a huge starting capital .
There is no need to invest much at first. You may commense earning with as small sum of money as 20-100 dollars.

AimTrust is what you haven`t ever dreamt of such a chance to become rich
AimTrust represents an offshore structure with advanced asset management technologies in production and delivery of pipes for oil and gas.

It is based in Panama with affiliates around the world.
Do you want to become a happy investor?
That`s your chance That`s what you really need!

I feel good, I began to take up income with the help of this company,
and I invite you to do the same. It`s all about how to select a proper partner utilizes your funds in a right way - that`s the AimTrust!.
I earn US$2,000 per day, and my first deposit was 1 grand only!
It`s easy to start , just click this link http://ozefoqodi.wtcsites.com/rysafy.html
and lucky you`re! Let`s take this option together to become rich

Anonymous said...

Hi !.
might , perhaps curious to know how one can collect a huge starting capital .
There is no initial capital needed You may commense earning with as small sum of money as 20-100 dollars.

AimTrust is what you need
AimTrust represents an offshore structure with advanced asset management technologies in production and delivery of pipes for oil and gas.

Its head office is in Panama with structures around the world.
Do you want to become really rich in short time?
That`s your choice That`s what you really need!

I`m happy and lucky, I started to get real money with the help of this company,
and I invite you to do the same. If it gets down to choose a correct partner utilizes your money in a right way - that`s AimTrust!.
I take now up to 2G every day, and my first investment was 500 dollars only!
It`s easy to start , just click this link http://ozefoqodi.wtcsites.com/rysafy.html
and lucky you`re! Let`s take our chance together to feel the smell of real money

Anonymous said...

Hello everyone!
I would like to burn a theme at here. There is such a nicey, called HYIP, or High Yield Investment Program. It reminds of ponzy-like structure, but in rare cases one may happen to meet a company that really pays up to 2% daily not on invested money, but from real profits.

For several years , I make money with the help of these programs.
I'm with no money problems now, but there are heights that must be conquered . I make 2G daily, and I started with funny 500 bucks.
Right now, I managed to catch a guaranteed variant to make a sharp rise . Visit my web site to get additional info.

http://theinvestblog.com [url=http://theinvestblog.com]Online Investment Blog[/url]

Anonymous said...

lava life singles [url=http://loveepicentre.com/]submit a site online dating[/url] horny woman dating http://loveepicentre.com/ dating and personals

Anonymous said...

aprikosenkern bei krebs vitamin b17 behandlung [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/catalogue/z.htm]medications without a prescription[/url] mexican dental care dog http://usadrugstoretoday.com/categories/control-de-la-natalidad.htm backlofin muscle relaxor http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/lamisil.htm
medical oxygen truck storage [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/lasix.htm]lasix[/url] patau syndrome incidence [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/categories/perte-de-poids.htm]vaginal intercourse videos[/url]

Anonymous said...

http://meen.in/cholesterol/symptoms-of-statin-cholesterol-medication
[url=http://meen.in/cardizem/cardizem-cd-phentermine-lysergic-acid-diethylamide-flomax]debating about drug test in school[/url] largest drug bust in south dakota [url=http://meen.in/cardura/cardura-side-effecrs]cardura side effecrs[/url]
no rx pharmacy http://meen.in/erection/spheric-tank-erection
[url=http://meen.in/celebrex/celebrex-contraindication-drug-interaction]viagra levitra comparison[/url] health pharmacy drugs and medications s stanozolol [url=http://meen.in/fluocinolone/fougera-fluocinolone-acetonide]fougera fluocinolone acetonide[/url]
hudson bridge pharmacy in atlanta http://meen.in/celadrin/celadrin-hadley-wood
[url=http://meen.in/fexofenadine/fexofenadine-picture]pharmacy technician state certification in illinois[/url] highs herbs drugs [url=http://meen.in/cleocin/cleocin-pediatric]cleocin pediatric[/url] pharmacy detailing [url=http://meen.in/cardizem/cardizem-cd-imitrex-index-php]cardizem cd imitrex index php[/url]

Anonymous said...

movie rights book bankruptcy [url=http://full-length-movies.com/dvd-quality-movie-duelo-de-titanes--burt-lancaster-/2253database/]Duelo De Titanes (Burt Lancaster)[/url] movie forum watch movies free online [url=http://worldmovs.co.cc/full_version-black-snake-moan/22284database/]Black Snake Moan[/url]
movie extras [url=http://full-length-movies.com/dvd-quality-movie-stakeout/26513database/]Stakeout[/url] movie shooter [url=http://full-length-movies.com/dvd-quality-movie-marido-por-un-dia/11387database/]Marido Por Un Dia[/url]
record movie cd [url=http://worldmovs.co.cc/full_version-bull-durham/30198database/]Bull Durham[/url] analysis of blade runner movie [url=http://full-length-movies.com/dvd-quality-movie-war-of-the-worlds/27642database/]War of the Worlds[/url]
bi sexual swinger movie [url=http://full-length-movies.com/dvd-quality-movie-last-hour/26715database/]Last Hour[/url] milwaukee movie theaters [url=http://full-length-movies.com/dvd-quality-movie-wolf-creek/30514database/]Wolf Creek[/url]

Anonymous said...

prescription name for ear mite medicine [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/sarafem.htm]sarafem[/url] diabetes prondial http://usadrugstoretoday.com/catalogue/j.htm
how to check for breast cancer on your own [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/catalogue/s.htm]Order Cheap Generic Drugs[/url] drug use [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/sustiva.htm ]mrsa ear infection [/url] tea party worship
medical abbreviation poq [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/categories/la-salute-delle-donne.htm]la salute delle donne[/url] easy quick diet http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/colchicine.htm
offshore pet medicine [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/hydrea.htm]hydrea[/url] do diet pills have bad health effects [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/cialis-super-active-plus.htm ]locating smoke alarm on cathedral ceiling and nec [/url] proper breast feeding videos

Anonymous said...

http://xwp.in/ceftin/ceftin-price
[url=http://xwp.in/carisoprodol/ambien-prescription-carisoprodol]quality drug rehab[/url] stereotype drug dealer http://xwp.in/diltiazem/diltiazem-hcl
glastonbury ct pharmacy http://xwp.in/eczema/eczema-rash-pictures
[url=http://xwp.in/casodex/casodex-medikament]pharmacy boric acid[/url] cialis line http://xwp.in/elimite/prescription-medicine-endep
pharmacy independence missouri http://xwp.in/erectile/natural-remedy-for-erectile-dysfunction
[url=http://xwp.in/detrol/detrol-tablet]prescription drug association[/url] lowering cholestrol without drugs http://xwp.in/casodex/free-casodex cialis v s viagra http://xwp.in/amoxil/can-amoxil-expire

Anonymous said...

rider auto http://pqx.in/mercedes/w126/mercedes/muffler city dealer dodge redwood
[url=http://pqx.in/jeeps/jeep/tj/reciever/hitch]super 8 motel omaha west dodge[/url] aluminium automobile engine [url=http://pqx.in/dodge/dodge/durango/factory/rims]dodge durango factory rims[/url]
automobile windshield corner molding http://pqx.in/daewoo/a/junked/daewoo/nubira/2000
[url=http://pqx.in/ducati/ducati/performance/racing/engine/parts]automobile car rental ireland rates[/url] volkswagen newsgroup [url=http://pqx.in/ferrari/imported/cars/charlotte/independence/ferrari]imported cars charlotte independence ferrari[/url]
auto recycling boulder colorado http://pqx.in/ferrari/ferrari/pictures
[url=http://pqx.in/chopper/kids/chopper/bikes/uk]arc racing products[/url] sears craftsman auto tolls [url=http://pqx.in/mini/mini/magnifying/lens/embellishments]mini magnifying lens embellishments[/url]

Anonymous said...

squirt movie thumbs [url=http://moviestrawberry.com/films/film_posse_from_hell/]posse from hell[/url] movie audition miranda holmes http://moviestrawberry.com/films/film_look/ final destination 4 the movie
movie adopted boy piano [url=http://moviestrawberry.com/films/film_the_informers/]the informers[/url] retail movie distributors http://moviestrawberry.com/films/film_bad_taste/ movie releases elizabeth
warriors movie pics baseball [url=http://moviestrawberry.com/films/film_the_lost_jungle/]the lost jungle[/url] transformers movie filming locations
jonas bell john lennon movie [url=http://moviestrawberry.com/films/film_sorry_wrong_number/]sorry wrong number[/url] type of movie http://moviestrawberry.com/films/film_the_return_of_allo_allo/ charm school movie
the former mustang drive in in al in a movie [url=http://moviestrawberry.com/films/film_brief_encounter/]brief encounter[/url] house of the dead movie soundtrack lyrics http://moviestrawberry.com/hqmoviesbygenres/download-genre_crime-movies/?page=15 movie reviews 2007

Anonymous said...

Hey very interesting blog!
Feel free to visit my blog usa bank account with atm card

Anonymous said...

Right here is the perfect blog for everyone who wishes to understand this topic.
You realize so much its almost tough to argue with you
(not that I personally will need to…HaHa). You definitely
put a brand new spin on a topic that's been discussed for many years. Wonderful stuff, just wonderful!
Here is my webpage ... Digital Video Case

Anonymous said...

Write more, thats all I have to say. Literally, it seems
as though you relied on the video to make your point. You clearly know
what youre talking about, why waste your intelligence on just posting videos to your blog when
you could be giving us something enlightening to read?
my web site :: FinderHostel.com

Anonymous said...

cheating and dating tips http://loveepicentre.com do you like me dating page

Anonymous said...

havana club nude dating http://loveepicentre.com/taketour.php dating professionals toronto

Anonymous said...

dating etiquette who pays http://loveepicentre.com/ who is dating steve perry

Anonymous said...

This is my first time pay a visit at here and i am in fact happy to read all at single place.


Here is my web-site - How to get your ex back
My page > How to get your ex back

Anonymous said...

Hmm it appears like your blog ate my first comment
(it was super long) so I guess I'll just sum it up what I submitted and say, I'm thoroughly enjoying
your blog. I too am an aspiring blog blogger but I'm still new to the whole thing. Do you have any tips and hints for beginner blog writers? I'd definitely appreciate it.


Also visit my weblog: How to get your ex back

Anonymous said...

menegele the complete story ebook http://audiobooksplanet.co.uk/authors/?letter=Ei&page=3 panegyricus of isocrates ebook [url=http://audiobooksplanet.co.uk/es/Promise-to-Defend/p28713/]free ebook download on islam[/url] download fretboard logic ebook

Anonymous said...

wap ebook download http://audiobooksworld.co.uk/Science-Fiction-Television-Series-1990-2004/p197535/ confederacy of dunces ebook azw [url=http://audiobooksworld.co.uk/A-L-Efros/m1355/]ebook searcher[/url] greyhawke ebook

Anonymous said...

ebook burn the fat http://audiobooksworld.co.uk/Stephen-A-O-Connell/m118968/ ebook crafting and executing strategy [url=http://audiobooksworld.co.uk/David-Langslow/m27373/]black book ebook[/url] hydrology free ebook
[url=http://audiobooksworld.co.uk/World-Bank/m133702/][img]http://audiobooksworld.co.uk/image/5.gif[/img][/url]

Anonymous said...

I’m not that much of a online reader to be honest but your blogs really nice, keep it up!
I'll go ahead and bookmark your website to come back in the future. Many thanks

Take a look at my weblog: bow hunting games online

Anonymous said...

I think this is one of the most vital information for me. And i am glad reading your article.
But wanna remark on few general things, The web site style
is perfect, the articles is really nice : D. Good job, cheers

My homepage - phil cardellas mugshot

Anonymous said...

Thanks a bunch for sharing this with all people you actually understand what you are talking approximately!
Bookmarked. Kindly also talk over with my web site =).

We will have a link alternate agreement among us

Stop by my blog post :: st augustine mma
My web page - st augustine MMA

Anonymous said...

Nice post. I learn something totally new and
challenging on blogs I stumbleupon on a daily basis. It will always be
useful to read through articles from other authors and practice a
little something from their sites.

Here is my homepage - dumbbell exercises
my webpage - bayou adjustable dumbbells

Anonymous said...

[url=http://redbrickstore.co.uk/products/adalat.htm][img]http://onlinemedistore.com/2.jpg[/img][/url]
medical center pharmacy http://redbrickstore.co.uk/products/flomax.htm pharmacy home businesses [url=http://redbrickstore.co.uk/products/toprol-xl.htm]nys pharmacy regulation vaccine[/url]
tristate pharmacy weirton http://redbrickstore.co.uk/products/avodart.htm target pharmacy mn [url=http://redbrickstore.co.uk/products/acticin.htm]acticin[/url]
average salary for a pharmacy technician http://redbrickstore.co.uk/products/flovent.htm university of tennessee pharmacy [url=http://redbrickstore.co.uk/products/synthroid.htm]address sherwood co op pharmacy regina saskatchewan[/url]
postgraduate study at uppsala university of pharmacy sweden http://redbrickstore.co.uk/products/lotrisone.htm canadian pharmacy affiliate [url=http://redbrickstore.co.uk/products/intagra.htm]intagra[/url]

Anonymous said...

[url=http://certifiedpharmacy.co.uk/catalogue/d.htm][img]http://onlinemedistore.com/6.jpg[/img][/url]
gulf shores pharmacy osteoporosis http://certifiedpharmacy.co.uk/products/nexium.htm aetna pharmacy provider application [url=http://certifiedpharmacy.co.uk/products/desyrel.htm]meridia no prescription usa pharmacy[/url]
thriftway pharmacy http://certifiedpharmacy.co.uk/products/tulasi.htm sun city pharmacy [url=http://certifiedpharmacy.co.uk/products/hydrochlorothiazide.htm]hydrochlorothiazide[/url]
drug pharmacy canada order online prices friend canadian savings http://certifiedpharmacy.co.uk/products/flonase.htm south carolina board of pharmacy minutes 2008 [url=http://certifiedpharmacy.co.uk/products/lotensin.htm]people of pharmacy china[/url]
healthy pet pharmacy http://certifiedpharmacy.co.uk/products/myambutol.htm board of pharmacy tecnician regulation in state of maryland [url=http://certifiedpharmacy.co.uk/products/cialis-super-active-plus.htm]cialis super active plus[/url]

Anonymous said...

[url=http://englandpharmacy.co.uk/products/eulexin.htm][img]http://onlinemedistore.com/12.jpg[/img][/url]
seoul pharmacy http://englandpharmacy.co.uk/products/digoxin.htm online pharmacy singapore [url=http://englandpharmacy.co.uk/products/speman.htm]uk online pharmacy phentermine[/url]
pharmacy margin http://englandpharmacy.co.uk/products/buspar.htm dvs pharmacy [url=http://englandpharmacy.co.uk/products/xenical.htm]xenical[/url]
schillers pharmacy pittsburgh http://englandpharmacy.co.uk/products/cleocin.htm washington pharmacy schools [url=http://englandpharmacy.co.uk/products/remeron.htm]walgreen pharmacy based medical clinics[/url]
umd school of pharmacy http://englandpharmacy.co.uk/products/carafate.htm propecia online prescriptions pharmacy [url=http://englandpharmacy.co.uk/products/lukol.htm]lukol[/url]

Anonymous said...

when should a teen start dating [url=http://freeinternetdating.info/matchmaking/college-matchmaking]college matchmaking[/url] dating bitterness anger
completley free dating http://freeinternetdating.info/matchmaking/eritrea-matchmaking j-girl guide dating
dating on line christian [url=http://freeinternetdating.info/brides/prince-albert-brides-bells]impressive dating profile[/url] online dating in europe

Anonymous said...

Do you have a spam problem on this site; I also am a blogger, and
I was curious about your situation; many of us have created some nice procedures and we are
looking to exchange solutions with other folks,
please shoot me an email if interested.

Also visit my web-site ... euro videos free xxx Videos

Anonymous said...

Hi everybody, here every person is sharing these familiarity, so it's pleasant to read this weblog, and I used to go to see this webpage all the time.

Feel free to visit my website ... Clit Buffing Ebony Cheerleader

Anonymous said...

I think the admin of this web page is in fact
working hard in support of his web page, since here every information is
quality based material.

Here is my web-site ... ebony porn

Anonymous said...

Ahaa, its nice dialogue about this paragraph here at this
webpage, I have read all that, so at this time me also commenting at this place.



my web blog :: sex on webcam

Anonymous said...

Hey! Someone in my Myspace group shared this site with
us so I came to take a look. I'm definitely enjoying the information. I'm bookmarking and will be
tweeting this to my followers! Wonderful blog and great design and style.


Take a look at my blog post :: Xxx-fuck.net

Anonymous said...

I visited multiple blogs but the audio feature for
audio songs existing at this website is truly superb.

Feel free to surf to my site :: http://www.wildpartygirls.org