6 Things You Should Never Say at Work

6 Things You Should Never Say at Work6 Things You Should Never Say at Work6 Things You Should Never Say at WorkHere are six statements to avoid saying at work if you like your job and want to keep it1.Im bored.What you mean They dont give me enough work to keep me busy.What they hear when you say it Im not motivated enough to find something worthwhile to doORTheres plenty to do but I dont have my priorities straight.Why its a dicke bretter bohren mssen Intentionally or not, youre openly admitting that you dont know how to manage your time, and people will wonder why theyre so busy while youre bored and twiddling your thumbs.2.This place isnt as fun as it used to be.What you mean Things have changed so much that the original appeal that led me to work here is missing.What they hear when you say it I dont like working here anymore.Why its a problem You come across sounding like Whiny McWhinerson-Buzzkill. You can bet that plenty of people still enjoy working in the place you now despis e. Even the ones who might agree are probably trying to make the best of it. Either way, a complaint like this quickly breeds negativity for all who have to hear it.3.These managers dont know what theyre doing.What you mean I think things could be managed better around here. What they hear when you say it I dont approve of the way management handles the work load/policies/meetings and will not produce my best work as long as they continue working this way.Why its a problem Youre pretty much begging to get fired, which might not be a problem if thats exactly what you want to happen4.Its stupid that they dont let us use social networks.What you mean Its stupid that they dont let us use social networks. (No misinterpreting this one)What they hear when you say it Facebooking, tweeting, or instant messaging is more important to me than working.Why its a problem Youre not getting paid to be a social butterfly. If your company doesnt allow access to social networking sites, its probably be cause employees have abused the privilege. Its not unreasonable to expect you to focus on company goals and not on your constant updates of followers.5.How come s/he has an office and the rest of us are stuck in a cube farm?What you mean That person doesnt seem qualified or important enough to deserve an office.What they hear when you say it I think Im more important than that person and I hate being mixed in with the rest of these bottom feeders.Why its a problem Whine whine whine, complain complain complain. Youre where you are because they think you should be there. If they thought you needed an office, you would have one. If you want an office, ask what you can do to earn a aufsteigen to a position that comes with one.6.I better take it easyI dont want them to expect this level of productivity from meallthetime.What you mean Hahaha Its a joke Seriously, I had a productive week and Im proud of what I accomplished.What they hear when you say it Im not putting in the effort I shoul d be. You should only expect 100% productivity from me every once in a while.Why its a problem The fact that you made this statement, even if you were joking, makes your employer question their decision to hire you. Youre basically telling them youre not interested in working hard and they shouldnt expect much from you. Seriously bad message to sendWe may all have these thoughts at times, but some things are better left in your head and out of the lines of conversation. If you still insist on complaining to your coworkers or manager in this fashion, I guarantee 1) Youll be labeled the bro Whiner, and 2) your coworkers will begin to resent you and avoid working with you whenever possible. Itll only be a matter of time before someone sets you straightjust hope its not in the form of getting canned