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| professionally and physically fit." -- Jackie Jones, Director |
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Q) My boss has made my life a living hell and now he expects
me to show up at the holiday parties in the office. I begged off
one, but another is coming up before the New Year. Do I have
to go?
A) Put in an appearance. If you keep making excuses you may
soon find yourself increasingly isolated at work - especially if
your boss extended the invite. Being seen as part of the team
and a contributing player is important. That said, you don't
have to stay for the entire event. Mingle with colleagues you
don't often get to spend time with and get to know them better.
Steer the conversation to topics outside of work. Find out what
people's hobbies are, the best book they've read lately or
movie or concert they've attended. Once the festivities are in
full swing, you can probably make your excuses and slip out
early. You may find that it is not at all unusual for people to
drop in for a little while and then move on. You don't have to
stay tethered to your boss, just make sure he sees you were
there.
Got a question for the coach? Come to Jones Coaching
Got a question for the coach?
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Q) My boss has made my life a living hell and now he expects
me to show up at the holiday parties in the office. I begged off
one, but another is coming up before the New Year. Do I have
to go?
A) Put in an appearance. If you keep making excuses you may
soon find yourself increasingly isolated at work - especially if
your boss extended the invite. Being seen as part of the team
and a contributing player is important. That said, you don't
have to stay for the entire event. Mingle with colleagues you
don't often get to spend time with and get to know them better.
Steer the conversation to topics outside of work. Find out what
people's hobbies are, the best book they've read lately or
movie or concert they've attended. Once the festivities are in
full swing, you can probably make your excuses and slip out
early. You may find that it is not at all unusual for people to
drop in for a little while and then move on. You don't have to
stay tethered to your boss, just make sure he sees you were
there.
Got a question for the coach? Come to Jones Coaching
Got a question for the coach?
Back to the Newsletter
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