I’ve reported to a lot of people over the years. And during that time I’ve told my boss things I should have perhaps kept to myself. Divulging too much inner dialogue isn’t always the best career move. You want to nurture the image your boss had of you when deciding to bring you on board. You do need to open up and communicate; being overly reserved won’t help you build a constructive bond.A good a rule of thumb is you want to avoid making your boss visibly uncomfortable. You definitely don’t want to make her cringe. It’s hard to find the right balance. How much information is too much? Here are ten things to keep on the tip of your tongue.
Work Scenario 1: You’re calling in sick. Or you’re back from a sick day. Don’t give your boss a play by play of the stuff that came out of your body. Don’t use words like dry heaving. These embellishments won’t make your boss more sympathetic nor will it make your story sound more credible. You’ll only succeed in making your boss nauseas and associate you with disease. It’s fine to be sick every once in a while. You’re legally entitled to an allotment of sick days.
Work Scenario 2: Don’t tell your boss you’re attracted to him or her. Don’t mention that your boss showed up in a sexy dream last night. Don’t compliment his/ her nice body. Don’t put either of yourselves in such a dangerous position. The imbalance of power is not in your favor. Save face, save your job. Keep things professional. This is no line to cross for any boss worth his or her salt.
10 Things You Can't Tell Your Boss
