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Are you a wimp at workPassive behaviour can stop you from getting ahead in your
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 Are you one of those employees who do not have the guts to say ‘no’ to their boss? For example, your boss wants you to work late again and you just can’t say no. Or maybe your colleagues do not listen to your ideas. Experts warn that passive behavior -- where you constantly put aside your own needs, rights and opinions -- can actually negatively impact your career. The mistakes we make Isn't it better to "play along" or be "easy-going"? No -- because we're often trading short-term rewards for long-term problems. Passive employees usually think they are doing the right thing when they make these common mistakes: - Avoiding confrontation. When you try to avoid conflicts with your co-workers you are harming your long-term relationship with that person because you want good communication. If you're the one in charge of others, your workers may take advantage of the situation and your boss may think you lack strong leadership skills. - Holding back your opinions (especially ones that contradict someone else's). When you hold back your opinion because you think you will keep the peace in group, you're actually unintentionally sending the message that your opinions don't matter, you don't have anything to contribute or you lack confidence. Also, you're losing the chance to show your skills and expertise while others have an opportunity to shine. - Always agreeing. You do not want to be known as the “rude guy”, so your always agreeing with others, but you could be losing people's respect because they know you're not being straightforward. Your "yes" doesn't hold much weight because you're always saying it, and people will wonder what you aren't telling them. - Covering for others. Making up for other co-worker’s poor work only reinforces the idea that what they're doing is acceptable. For example, if you re-write coworkers' reports rather than telling them their mistakes they'll go on thinking nothing is wrong and they won't learn anything. - Not saying no to extra work. Taking on extra projects when you're plate is already full and staying late may make you look good at work, but what about outside the office? Your family and friends -- as well as your boss -- will quickly learn that work is your number one priority and they'll act accordingly. When employees act passively it does not make them happy in the long-term. The resentment, anger, and stress will build up over time and eventually workers will lose satisfaction in their jobs. Another result of built up emotions is that they will come to a boiling point and they will lash out at co-workers for no apparent reason. Others might get revenge through passive-aggressive behavior (like not completing certain tasks). The stress will also have effects on your health, headaches, fatigue, and upset stomachs. Stress plays are major part in the serious illnesses like heart disease and stroke. In short, being passive isn't going to make a happier, healthier employee or put an employee in line for a promotion. So what's the solution? Experts advise it's time to brush up on workplace social skills. Read more here Posted by: suhujitha on 2009-08-17 10:42:26 Next post: Dopamine impacts your willingness to work 2012-05-12 10:04:13 Other posts tagged career advancement, coworker conflict, employee
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