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When in the workplace, be careful with what you say. Even one-liners can get you into hot water. When you are unsure what to say, say nothing. Here is a list of one-liners to avoid: 1. I was unsure of the due date. 2. How was I supposed to know! 3. This is only the third time this month I’ve been late. 4. I decided to avoid the customer because he was rude. 5. Look … the project failed, but I did my part. 6. We finished the work on time but the quality is just so-so. 7. I decided not to attend the sales event because it was raining too hard, and I forg0t my umbrella. 8. The IT people told me that stuff I was doing on Facebook probably led to the virus infection on my computer. 9. I am neither accountable nor responsible. 10. I decided that working late is cutting into some of my personal time. 11. Working in teams is counterproductive because others’ opinions bother me. 12. Having to report to others is a waste of time. 13. Self-development is overrated. 14. I think 90-minute lunch breaks should be adopted here. 15. There is nothing wrong with resistance to change – one less thing to worry about. 16. I start getting tired around 10 a.m. 17. We need to limit the number of customers who call for new orders. 18. I am uncomfortable around people. 19. I’m okay with meetings, but let’s avoid the action items. 20. I only like to work with people who think like me. 21. Let’s focus on workarounds, and stop worrying about resolving the root causes. 22. Being rude is just the way I am – sorry! 23. Even when I am wrong, I tend to be right. 24. I showed up to work on Saturday still feeling the effects of the vodka from the night before. 25. When in doubt, I make assumptions. 26. Avoid asking me to do any work beyond what I was hired to do. 27. Most of the managers I’ve had over the years demand too much from me. 28. My saying: “Do unto others before they do unto me.” 29. My approach is to work hard for a few hours each day, and coast the rest of the way. 30. People should know that I say insulting things when I am depressed, angry, or both. While some of these one-liners are funny, I’ve probably heard most of them at some point. If you are unhappy where you work, many of these thoughts might come to your mind. Find a career that interests you. It all starts with you. You must determine your skills, knowledge, and passion. With that in mind, search for the right opportunity. Please feel free to share your success stories with me. You can reach me at jflores@jmbok.com or by calling 210-601-1996 and also you can visit my website at http://www.jmbok.com
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