Monday, November 30, 2009

An Optimistic Way to say "NO" to Dear Boss

“Boss is always right” is the famous saying.
Just dare to deny your boss. And you will know his /her almighty power in the office.
Can you even imagine saying “no” to him/her? But that does not mean that you should extra burden that may turn you mad. Care reading this, as you will not find in any resume tips.
Accepting overload and assignments beyond your capacity really destroys the quality of your work and may affect your employment too. Denying without hurting somebody is an art of communication. Denying to your friends, relatives, and colleagues is easier than saying “no” to your boss. Here are some tips to say “no” without hurting him/her.


Do’s

Ask some time to make a decision. This time will provide you reasons to do the work or to deny.

Collect the genuine reasons for your denial and write them down on the piece of paper, and have realistic analysis towards these points.

Find out the main reason you are worried for:
Is it because you are not sure about your capacities to complete that task?
Is it because will affect your present workload?
For the reason that you are planning a break during that span?
Simply because you think -“this is not my business.”

Think over the opportunities you are going to miss by saying “no” to this task.
List them down. Think all “pros and corns” of your decision. First of all, ask yourself whether your “no” is reasonable? Because, “Conscience is the supreme judge”
If you feel your negation is reasonable, then:

Take the permission to discuss the issue first:
Take the appointment with him or her in advance to discuss the topic. Inform him your motive in advance. That will prepare his/her mindset.

Manage to tell him all the files you are working upon and their approximate dates of
completion:
It will give him an idea about your workload.
It will remind him that you are already working heard.
He may give you some span to finish the tasks you are already working first and then
move towards new one.

If you do not consider yourself fit for the work, admit your limitations. Tell him clearly that “wrong man doing for the job spoils both”. Actually, by doing so:
You are saving both: yourself and the company.
Show your readiness to have training to attain those skills if they are required in future also. This may help you to improve your ability as well as survival in the company.

Inquire the deadlines of your submissions and define that how it is merely impossible to finish them properly if you accept this new task. It may help by possible solutions without hurting both sides.

Suggest him your solutions aver the problem:
Your possible availability to the work
Desired assistance
Suggestions of right person.
Show your readiness to assist the person who will accept the work by all means.
Ask whether any others skilled employee could guide you to complete that task. This
shows your willingness and positive attitude.

Produce your daily work schedule to him and explain how it is difficult even if you
work overtime.

Don’ts:

Do not discuss the topic and your work load worries in public or with your colleagues.

Do not discuss it with the boss even if someone is there in his/her cabin. It may cancel the possibility of any other correct person doing it. Or it may be a wrong impression to deny your boss in front of his juniors.

Do not give your personal reasons to deny the work. This affects your professionalism and commitment towards work. Consider: “do they give their personal reasons and block your salary?”

Do not be aggressive while denying. Know the power of modernity.

Do not blame that others have less work and you are given the entire burden. Remember this is none of your business.

Do not pretend fake busyness. If you are appointed you have to work. After all this is “give and take relationship.” You need respect from your profession, then respect your profession” You dream your boss understands you, you start understanding him/her.


Just try the tips suggested and feel homely at your office.

Be ready for considerable compromises.

Consult your employer to find out solutions.

In extreme conditions, ask your senior to discuss and help. Try to get his recommendation letter in this regard.


If really your boss is giving you useless households work, approach the right person to look in the matter. And most important: “hope for the best but plan for the worst.”
So, prepare yourself to accept and complete the task or to quit and hunt another job. (So, start preparing job resume)
Be optimistic. Good luck!


Just try the tips suggested and feel homely at your office.
Be ready for considerable compromises.
Consult your employer to find out solutions.
In extreme conditions, ask your senior to discuss and help. Try to get his recommendation letter in this regard.
If really your boss is giving you useless households work, approach the right person to look in the matter. And most important: “hope for the best but plan for the worst.”
So, prepare yourself to accept and complete the task or to quit and hunt another job. (So, start preparing job resume)
Be optimistic. Good luck!

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