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Chapter 64 Never talk about taboo topics in the workplace

We have already said before that we should pay attention to the occasion when we speak, and we should say different things on different occasions.Another meaning of it is that there are things that should not be said on every occasion.In the office, there are also topics that cannot be discussed.I'll list them all below: Never ask how much someone else is paid, and never discuss how the company pays, because it won't do you any good to discuss this in the office. People tend to regard salary issues as personal privacy. They all like to know other people's privacy, but they don't like to let others know their own privacy.Therefore, if you are not going to make yourself miserable, it is best not to ask people how much they are paid.On the other hand, many companies use an unbalanced salary system, so that employees have different salaries, which is an incentive mechanism adopted by the company.Different pay for equal work is a very confidential matter for the company.The company does not want to cause conflicts between employees and itself, so it opposes those who discuss salary issues in the company; bosses and leaders also hate these employees who talk about salary in the office.

When someone asks about your salary, you must refuse him, and don't answer because you are embarrassed to refuse.It's not a good topic to remind him when he has this thought.If he's already asked the question, tell him you don't want to answer it -- you certainly have the right to do so. Many people like to mention to their colleagues in the office that they recently went to Europe or bought a house, and they are very proud.They are really in a good mood, but this hurts other colleagues because they are actually showing off their money. Don't talk about the property of your own home, which can do no more than satisfy yourself or grieve someone else.Many people like to compare their family's property with other colleagues, they just want to satisfy their own curiosity and vanity.

You've probably never seen a guy in the office crying to a co-worker about a broken relationship, but I have.The subordinate didn't get my sympathy, but my criticism.My advice to her is, whether she is broken or in love, don't bring her emotions into the office; and don't share her stories with colleagues in the office-this place is not suitable for these. There are also some people who like to share the things in their lives with their colleagues in the office. For example, the cat gave birth to a few kittens yesterday, and the kittens are really cute.This is indeed something that pleases the speaker, but it is boring for colleagues.These boring topics will only distract you from your work, not help your work.

Don't give a speech to your colleagues about what you plan to do in the future.You are now just an employee, not a boss.For those words like "I must be my own boss in the future", go tell your friends and family members! Not to mention what position you should be able to take with your current ability, this will make you create many enemies invisibly.Because as far as I know, almost everyone thinks they are undervalued.You should show how capable you are at work, not by talking big. Don't speak ill of another colleague or leader, or even the company, in front of one colleague.Those changes in personnel relations and promotions have their own reasons, which are not what you imagined.Gossiping will do you no good, it will only add to your danger.You can't keep your co-workers from speaking out, even if they seem to be very credible.You know, there is no impenetrable wall in the world.Even if you say something very to the point and without any malice, people will always distort your words by passing them around.When the time comes, you will find that there is nothing you can do.

Don't compare your company with other companies. "Every family has their own hard-to-read scriptures." Is it true that your company must be worse than other companies?If you really think so, looking for another job should be your right choice; if you don't plan to do this, but just complain that other companies are better than yours, it means one thing: you are now in this bad company. , that's because you are incompetent. Don't talk about your past company.Don't say "my past company was well capitalized and had a great work environment".If that's the case, why didn't you go back to your original company?Your boss won't like it, and neither will your co-workers, because they seem to hear you say, "You're a bunch of rubbish."

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