This can ruin your career: 24 phrases that are not worth talking at work

We are all people and sometimes make mistakes at work. In most cases, there is nothing critical about this, and such oversights can be corrected. However, there are a few simple ways that can forever ruin your career. So, for example, the use of certain words or phrases at work can cause irreparable damage to your reputation. We propose to find out what not to say in the environment of colleagues and superiors.

"This is not my responsibility"

No boss will ever be happy to hear such words from their employees. Remember that your job description is not broken on the stone. Modern workers need to be flexible and have many competencies to succeed. Moreover, the more skills you possess and the better you cope with the tasks assigned to you, the more indispensable your employees are. So do not be afraid to take on additional responsibilities, as a result, it will only raise your professional level and help make a successful career.

"It's not my fault"

If you make a mistake, admit it. Do not invent stupid excuses. A bad habit is the constant evasion of responsibility for their own failures. The authorities want to see in their subordinates competence and professionalism, and not to listen to excuses.

"I'll do it later"

If you postpone your work on the project until the last minute, then by the way you not only create difficulties for yourself, but also let your colleagues down. In the end, if something goes wrong, then, most likely, it will be blamed on you.

"I did nothing wrong"

Your boss does not expect perfection from you. However, negatively reacting to constructive criticism, you only demonstrate your lack of professionalism. After all, you can develop and improve only by taking feedback.

"I do not have any questions"

Perhaps you are quite comfortable feeling, without making a serious contribution to teamwork and not being interested in the details of projects and tasks. However, such behavior sooner or later will start to irritate your colleagues and superiors.

"This is a stupid idea"

Honesty and straightforwardness are not always bad in the business world. However, do not be rude and engage in a squabble with other employees. After all, in the end, your leader will not be so impressed by your frankness, how irritated your rough behavior.

"I'll leave"

Do not threaten to leave the company. It's unprofessional. In addition, management can really make a decision and say goodbye to you.

"I'm bored"

If you are bored at work, then tell your spouse, friends or relatives about it, but in no case to the boss. After all, you are paid to keep your productivity and enthusiasm for your duties.

"Sorry, I'm late again"

Punctuality is very important. After all, frequent delays show your colleagues that you do not appreciate their time. Therefore, do everything possible to be punctual, regardless of how valuable and productive you are.

"It's impossible"

Your supervisor does not want to hear such phrases. If you see any problems in the way of accomplishing the task, then report them and try to find their solution together.

"Get off work and watch this funny video about kittens"

Of course, we all love the video about charming animals. However, everything has its time and place. Do not distract busy colleagues from their affairs by trifles. Hold such entertainment for lunch or break.

"What do I gain from this?"

Sometimes at work we have to help colleagues or other departments. As a rule, bosses do not like employees who are guided solely by their own benefit and do not want to work effectively for the benefit of the whole team.

"I want to talk about it with HR-manager"

Do not do this, bypassing your direct superior. In most cases, this situation will certainly lose to you, unless you really plan to quit. First, discuss all the points with your boss. As a rule, most difficulties can be solved at this stage.

"I will sue this company"

Regardless of whether you have a real reason for this, do not scream at every corner about such intentions. If you are actually planning to sue, then behave yourself worthy. If you just try to threaten the leadership in this way, then stop doing it, because it looks like blackmail.

"Sorry, I forgot about your email"

If you do not respond in time to emails, you thereby show disrespect to your colleagues. After all, it may seem to them that they are not worth your time. This behavior is regarded as unprofessional and can cost you the respect of your colleagues.

"Shut up!"

It does not matter that you are a good specialist, if nobody wants to work with you. Rude behavior not only repels colleagues, but it also does not appeal to most bosses. Remember that politeness is the key to a good relationship with others.

"Are you aware of the rumors about the wife of the general director?"

Of course, we all discuss some events at work. Sometimes this is even the only way to get information about what is happening in the company. However, in no case should not spread gossip. This can seriously damage your relationship with your colleagues and boss and harm your career.

"I'm dumb"

If you do not take yourself seriously at work, then others will not. Leave your uncertainty behind the doors of the office. Otherwise, your negative thoughts may not be the best way to affect your professional development.

"I can deal with this" (when in fact you know you can not)

This phrase alone is not a problem. However, if you know that you can not cope with something, but tell people the opposite, you can eventually expose yourself in a bad light. After all, if your boss and colleagues expect you to perform a task, but in the end you let them down, it will look extremely incompetent on your part.

"Answer it as soon as possible"

Such formulations, as a rule, irritate people. And it does not matter that you are nice to communicate with each other, the rough and harsh text of the e-mail can spoil everything.

"I can not work with them"

Unwillingness to play with other guys is not particularly encouraged even in elementary school. What can we say about the workplace! Remember that you are a professional and must be able to go beyond personal conflicts to achieve results and goals set before you.

"I am really busy. Can this wait? "

You are responsible for asking your boss if priorities have changed and whether you should switch to other tasks. After all, as a rule, in the modern world the situation often changes. Therefore, you should always be aware of priorities and act accordingly. In addition, such a phrase at work itself sounds rude.

"From people like you, there are always problems"

Negative comments on a particular group of people are extremely rude and unprofessional. In addition, you can be accused of discrimination and disrespect.

"Please do not talk about what I said, my boss"

Sometimes in the office we should keep our mouths shut. Even if you are sure that your colleagues are capable of keeping secrets, it is better not to take risks. After all, even an accidentally dropped word, which has reached your manager's ears, can ultimately cost you a career.