We all have best friends and very best friends and well-wishers at work.
But there are some topics that no matter how well intentioned you may be or how close you think you may be to a co-worker, you will lose in the end, and sometimes it can even mean your job.
This isn’t rocket science and by no means new but some people need the refresher.
:icon7: Religion – This should be a no-brainer for most. There is just too much volatility and too many people who will not think twice about arguing ‘till they are blue in the face to convince you just how wrong you are.
:icon7: Politics – some people can’t even live in the same house and discuss politics, so it makes sense that this should be off limits at work.
:icon7: Personal Finances – Do you really want people to know just how broke you truly are? In my opinion whether you are wearing designer shoes or scrounging to buy a soda, the only one who needs to know what is in your wallet or bank account is you.
:icon7: Sex Life – I don’t care how hot you think you are, nobody in the office wants to hear about your escapades between the sheets, whether it be your husband or wife or whoever. There is nothing worse than becoming the office player. You might think you are cool, but I guarantee people are either laughing or disgusted whether they say anything to your face or not. Bragging about your after hours excursions will not gain you any points with the boss or anyone else that actually matters so do yourself a favor and keep mum while within the confines of the daily grind we call work.
:icon7: Personal Medical Maladies – Yes you may have legitimate issues you need to make your supervisor aware of but that is not the kind of thing I am referring to here. I am talking about the things such as ulcers and migraines and chronic fatigue that may make the powers that be a tad bit nervous about your ability to do your job. Unless your issue seriously compromises your work flow, keep it to yourself.
From India, Hyderabad
5But there are some topics that no matter how well intentioned you may be or how close you think you may be to a co-worker, you will lose in the end, and sometimes it can even mean your job.
This isn’t rocket science and by no means new but some people need the refresher.
:icon7: Religion – This should be a no-brainer for most. There is just too much volatility and too many people who will not think twice about arguing ‘till they are blue in the face to convince you just how wrong you are.
:icon7: Politics – some people can’t even live in the same house and discuss politics, so it makes sense that this should be off limits at work.
:icon7: Personal Finances – Do you really want people to know just how broke you truly are? In my opinion whether you are wearing designer shoes or scrounging to buy a soda, the only one who needs to know what is in your wallet or bank account is you.
:icon7: Sex Life – I don’t care how hot you think you are, nobody in the office wants to hear about your escapades between the sheets, whether it be your husband or wife or whoever. There is nothing worse than becoming the office player. You might think you are cool, but I guarantee people are either laughing or disgusted whether they say anything to your face or not. Bragging about your after hours excursions will not gain you any points with the boss or anyone else that actually matters so do yourself a favor and keep mum while within the confines of the daily grind we call work.
:icon7: Personal Medical Maladies – Yes you may have legitimate issues you need to make your supervisor aware of but that is not the kind of thing I am referring to here. I am talking about the things such as ulcers and migraines and chronic fatigue that may make the powers that be a tad bit nervous about your ability to do your job. Unless your issue seriously compromises your work flow, keep it to yourself.
From India, Hyderabad
Hi asfastasitgets,
thanks. i have a few colleagues at my work who dont care much abt wat they r discussing and as a result, their reputation was at stake and things got messy until finally we decided to terminate them.
i hope people will take this seriously and keep the work place healthy.
From India, Hyderabad
thanks. i have a few colleagues at my work who dont care much abt wat they r discussing and as a result, their reputation was at stake and things got messy until finally we decided to terminate them.
i hope people will take this seriously and keep the work place healthy.
From India, Hyderabad
Hi Deepthi,
Thank for sharing this .......I completely agree with you as one of my colleague also suffering with same "image" problem as while speaking she hardly keep a track of what needs to be said......
Thanks
Shweta Jaitly
From India, Coimbatore
Thank for sharing this .......I completely agree with you as one of my colleague also suffering with same "image" problem as while speaking she hardly keep a track of what needs to be said......
Thanks
Shweta Jaitly
From India, Coimbatore
thanks for the sharing goosd information for health enviroment in the office. with regads, jayesh panchal Human resource Executive Lemon Tree Hotel Ahmedabad — Gujarat
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
" Top 5 Topics Never to Discuss at WorkPlace" Execellent alert for everyone on above mentioned topic by Deepthi Reddy. Please send such good articles.
From Switzerland, Zurich
From Switzerland, Zurich
Hi All,
I am new to this site and a new learner too, i am going through the forums and threads posted i want to thank one and all who are providing very good stuff and helping all learn the things unknown, thanks much keep posting..............
I am much interested into management and want to learn things definitely i will be posting threads in short time but before that i am learning things, please help me out in understanding basic things to get in to management.
Thanks again.
Srikanth Durgam
From India, Hyderabad
I am new to this site and a new learner too, i am going through the forums and threads posted i want to thank one and all who are providing very good stuff and helping all learn the things unknown, thanks much keep posting..............
I am much interested into management and want to learn things definitely i will be posting threads in short time but before that i am learning things, please help me out in understanding basic things to get in to management.
Thanks again.
Srikanth Durgam
From India, Hyderabad
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