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Ten Worst Things to Say at Work--or School

This morning's article from Careerbuilder at CNN.com may be of interest to those of you about to graduate and move on to your career: The Ten Worst Things to Say at Work. Check out the whole essay:

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/01/24/worst.say.at.work/index.html

I have to say that two of them are probably even the Worst Things to Say Anywhere for Any Reason. For example . . .

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"I got so trashed last night ... "

You're probably not the only person in the office to indulge in a drink (or a keg) now and then, but you're probably the only one bragging about it to your boss. Although your night of binge drinking didn't force you to call in sick this morning, it can create the image of an unreliable partier who forgot to leave the beer bong in the dorm room.


"I just didn't have enough time for that."

In case you didn't realize, everybody's pretty busy these days. When your boss asks you to do something, chances are it's not really an option. If your main concern is accomplishing the task on time, Lampton suggests you explain the situation. Mention how busy your schedule is but that you can accommodate the request if some other projects are moved around. You'll show that you take each assignment seriously and only want to turn in your best work.

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Anyway, the article is well worth a read for anyone out there who has to deal with the daily grind of making a living.

posted by: grigar at 15:30 | link | comments (2) |

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#1  [In moderation]   30 January 2008 - 01:55

 

#2  30 January 2008 - 04:38

 

You have no idea how many times a student has told me how hungover he or she is and then asks what they were supposed to have ready for class that day. Then they wonder why their class participation grades are so low:)

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grigar

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