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Are
You Killing Your Career?
Brenda was really frustrated by her
boss's unwillingness to increase her responsibilities or
move her to a higher-level job. To prove that she
had the ability, Brenda continually looked for
opportunities to make improvements in the department or
help other people in the company. So she was
really stunned when her manager told her to stop making
so many independent decisions!
What was the problem? Brenda had unfortunately developed
the habit of overstepping her bounds and making
decisions that were really the responsibility of her
boss. In an effort to prove her worth, she wound
up shooting herself in the foot.
To see how you might be hurting your own
career, check out these tips:
Nine
Ways to Kill Your Chances of Promotion
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My Former Friend is a Problem
Q: The owner of
our company has hired several of my friends, based on my
recommendation.
He trusts my judgment because I have been with
him ever since he started the business ten years ago.
The last person I recommended was "Angela", a
woman whom I have known for fifteen years.
Unfortunately, after Angela was hired, I learned that
her husband recently left her because she drinks every
night until she passes out.
I have not shared this information with the
owner, since it doesn't seem job-related.
However, I am finding it increasingly difficult
to watch Angela misrepresent herself at the office.
Angela talks constantly about what a hard life she has,
so management gives her special consideration even
though she doesn't do a very good job.
In reality, her friends have given up trying to
help her because she habitually lies to everyone.
Given her tendency to lie, I'm afraid Angela might start
spreading false rumors about me at work, which could
cause the owner to stop trusting me.
I am also tired of her stealing my parking space.
What should I do about this woman?
Former Friend
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