In my 10 years of public service, I have experienced many trials and challenges, and I have learned an important truth in the workplace: the office is not a place to make friends.
This seemingly harsh point of view is actually a valuable lesson forged by countless predecessors with tears over the years.
In the life of a civil servant, even if you have a close relationship with your colleagues, there are many words that should not be expressed lightly.
These casual words can hurt others and adversely affect one's own career.
1. For the dissatisfaction and criticism of your boss, in the public service system, your boss is not only your direct leader, but also the key person who evaluates your work.
Talking about your boss behind your back will make them have a bad impression of you, and it will also damage your image among your colleagues.
Because no one wants to be the "informant" who is told a secret, which is taboo in the workplace.
2. Regarding personal ambitions and goals, the office is not a stage to show personal ambitions.
Not only does over-publicizing your goals appear conceited, but it can also make your colleagues and bosses perceive your immaturity.
It's wise to keep a low profile and prove yourself with the results of your work.
3. When it comes to the privacy and gossip of colleagues, even though human curiosity will drive us to explore the secrets of others.
But this kind of behavior is not favored in the workplace.
Not only does it appear that you are not professional enough, but it can also hurt others and destroy the harmony between colleagues.
4. Dissatisfaction and complaints about the unit, expressing such emotions will only show your disloyalty and disdedication, and may even cause disgust from superiors and colleagues.
When faced with problems at work, we should actively seek solutions and face them with a positive attitude.
5. When it comes to comparing yourself with other units, this approach is easy to make people think that you lack self-confidence and humility, which may cause resentment among colleagues and leaders.
Recognizing that every organization is unique, focusing on your responsibilities is key.
6. Sharing too much information about your past successes can give the impression that you lack humility and even provoke jealousy among your colleagues.
Stay humble and let your abilities speak for you.
7. For the negative evaluation of colleagues, casual criticism will only show your unfairness and prejudice, causing unnecessary contradictions and estrangement.
Be objective and neutral and focus on your work.
8. Talking about one's emotional life, which is an unprofessional performance in the workplace and may stimulate gossip among colleagues.
Keep your personal life separate from your work so that it doesn't affect your performance and relationships.
9. Show prejudice against a certain industry or company, which not only shows that you lack tolerance and objectivity, but also may damage your image among your colleagues.
Respecting everyone's career choice is a basic quality in the workplace.
10. Conflicts involving other departments or positions, such topics are easy to cause misunderstanding and suspicion, and affect teamwork.
Solving problems through proper communication is the right way to maintain harmony in the workplace.
An important rule of thumb in public service is not to share unreservedly just because you have a good relationship with your colleagues.
The existence of competition and conflicts of interest in the workplace makes some rash remarks can become a stumbling block to career development.
Therefore, we should always be vigilant and not be gullible with others, especially when sharing important information and secrets.