The Unknown Truth of the Workplace In the workplace, everyone seems to be surrounded by the word "busy". Everyone is running around for work and working hard for life. In this situation, the leader's sudden sentence of "busy or not" often makes us fall into a short period of thought. An honest person might answer "okay" or "just like that" in a straightforward way, while a flexible person will respond in a more subtle way. 
Xiao Li, a newcomer to the workplace, encountered such a situation. That afternoon, he was engrossed in dealing with an urgent task, when the leader suddenly came over and asked with a pleasant face: "Xiao Li, have you been busy lately?" Xiao Li was slightly stunned, and a panic surged in his heart instantly. In addition, his work has been very heavy recently, so he replied honestly: "It's very busy, leader." The leader nodded, didn't say anything more, and turned to leave.
Afterwards, Xiao Li involuntarily began to think wildly, "The leader suddenly asked me if there was something wrong?" "Isn't the answer just now too simple and direct?" "I don't think it left a bad impression on the leader"...
Later, he asked the Chief of Staff about this issue. The director smiled and told him that the leader's inquiry was actually a kind of concern and a kind of temptation. Answering "you're busy" may make your boss feel like you're complaining, while "okay" may make your boss think you're working hard or aren't engaged enough.
The director gave one"Routine" suggestion:When the leader asks "busy", yesStart with a word of thanks, then briefly talk about your recent work, and finally express your personal enthusiasm for your work appropriately. For example, it can be said that:"Thank you for your concern. I've been working on some important projects lately, and I've been busy. However, we have already achieved some phased results and are on track. Although it can feel a bit hard at times, I enjoy the job and it is worth it with the support of the team and the guidance of the leadership. We will continue to work hard to achieve better results! ”
From the above stories, we can summarize a fewTips for replying:
First, we must learn to thank the leaders for their concern. This is not only a basic courtesy, but also a manifestation of professionalism.
The second is to concisely express the truth of your current work. There is no need to list specific tasks or achievements in too much detail, just a brief summary of the current work status and progress, so as not to give the impression that the leader is complaining about the workload.
The third is to express enthusiasm and positive attitude towards work. In this way, you can not only motivate yourself to make continuous progress and urge yourself to work harder, but also infect your colleagues and leaders around you.
In addition to this, there are a fewNotes:For example, when answering leadership questions,Don't be over-the-top or modest. When leaders ask "busy", some people will exaggerate in order to show off their ability to do their job, or be too modest in order to win sympathy. Neither approach is advisable. Reflecting realistically is the wisest choice.
Another example,Don't complain or vent your emotions. No matter how busy and hard the work is, don't complain or vent your emotions in front of the leader. This will not only affect your image and reputation, but also leave an unprofessional impression on your leader.
The workplace is a stage full of challenges and opportunities, and only by constantly improving their professionalism and ability can they be invincible on this stage. I wish you all the best in your career!
The workplace is like a battlefield, if you want to go further, solid and excellent business ability is the basic item, flexible and open way of thinking is a plus, and in some cases the bonus point is even higher than the basic itemEvery day, reflect on yourself from other people's cases, learn from them, let yourself be honest and flexible, do things practically, deal with things flexibly, be a sleek and honest person, and wish everyone good luck.
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