Xiao Wang has been in the new company for a month and is still a newcomer. Last week, Manager Lin, the head of the department, came to talk to him, mainly to find out his views and opinions on the company. Manager Lin had a kind attitude and a cordial tone, and Xiao Wang also relaxed his vigilance and said some of his true thoughts.
As a result, the next day, Manager Lin reflected some of Xiao Wang's views with other leaders, and Xiao Wang was immediately summoned to the general manager's office for "inquiry". Xiao Wang realized that he should not unreservedly confide his true thoughts to the supervisor who had just joined the company for a month, which was very unwise in the workplace.
After this incident, Xiao Wang deeply understood that he must be cautious in his interactions with leaders in the workplace. Especially if you have just joined the company, you should not take it lightly, otherwise you may harm yourself. Even if the leader is kind on the surface, he may be testing you and talking to you. Here are 6 things that you have to be cautious about when asked, even if you know it.
A true view of the company.
When you first enter a new company, you still have a very preliminary impression of the company, and you may also have some biases. If the boss asks you what you think of the company, you directly tell your true thoughts, which is likely to cause misunderstanding. The right thing to do is to talk about the positive aspects of your current knowledge, such as the company's growth potential, corporate culture, etc. For some deficiencies, you can express them indirectly, not too directly.
Evaluation of other departments or leaders.
As a newcomer, you have very limited knowledge of other departments and leaders in the company. If the evaluation is inappropriate or too direct, it is easy to misunderstand other departments or leaders. The correct thing to do is to talk more about the situation of your own department or your own work, and avoid commenting on other departments and leaders. If the leader asks, it can also mean that because the time is still short, I don't know much about other departments, and I am cautious to give an evaluation.
Evaluation of departing employees.
Some leaders like to ask about departing employees and see what you have to say about them. As a newcomer, don't criticize your ex casually, even if you hear some negative news. The correct way to do it is to say that you don't know your ex very well, and you are still adjusting to it when you first arrived. Do not spread negative statements that may be one-sided.
Thoughts on promotions.
New hires tend to have high expectations for promotions. But a direct expression of your desire for a quick promotion can give your leader the impression that you're funny and overconfident. The correct way is to say that you are still in the process of adapting, and you are currently paying more attention to learning and accumulating experience, and I believe that you can get promotion opportunities through your own efforts.
Perception of compensation.
As a newcomer, if you express a strong dissatisfaction or complaint about the salary, it will give people the feeling of calculating money. Even if you think that the salary is low, you should also adopt a reasonable way of expression, such as talking about your own room for growth and opportunities for improvement through hard work. You can't just say something like "I think the pay is too low".
own privacy issues.
Some leaders will care about the privacy of employees' families, marriages, etc., and hope to narrow the distance between them and employees. But revealing your privacy too much is not only unprofessional, it can also be exploited. When it comes to privacy, you need to set clear boundaries that are neither too revealing nor too decisive. It can mean that this is your own personal life and does not want to affect your work too much.
Entering a new company and team takes time to get used to and get to know each other. It is important to be cautious and measured in your dealings with leaders. For the above sensitive questions, employees should answer appropriately and not expose themselves too much, so as to avoid unnecessary trouble. At the same time, it is also necessary to show a positive side and win the recognition and respect of the leadership.