So, how to avoid being used as a "post-it note"? It is a survival rule that everyone in the workplace should know.
0 1 In the workplace, it is common to pass the buck and assign at will. When having dinner with his friend Xiao Wang last week, he smiled gloatingly: "You know, the tide is really gone, and no one can be too proud."
Seeing my face "willing to listen more", Xiao Wang went on cheerfully. It turned out that Xiao Wang's colleague Xiao Li had a big fight with the department secretary because of the reimbursement.
The secretary of the department was forced in by the related households, and his usual work style can be imagined. Xiao Li asked the secretary for reimbursement, but the result was directly rejected by the secretary:
"Didn't you report this account? Just report yourself, don't look for me. " Xiao Li was so angry that he vomited blood. It is true that he reported once, but he was not in his position and did nothing. How can you leave your job to me?
Wang Xiaoxiao, Jr., continued, "The wicked have their own mill. Remember how Xiao Li poured something on me when he rewarded me that day? "
Not long ago, it was Xiao Li who made Xiao Wang angry and vomited blood. Because the calculation of a reward is more complicated, Xiao Li, who is in charge of this matter, has been shelved and repeatedly asked Xiao Wang to do it. Xiao Wang ignored him at first until one day the leader asked Xiao Li.
I didn't expect Xiao Li to look innocent: "I haven't done this, I won't." Then I looked at my colleague Xiao Wang next to me. The leader got the message and said to Xiao Wang, "Then you two are responsible for doing this!" "
Xiao Wang is not afraid to work, but the rest of others are really reluctant. Xiao Wang got it almost overnight, which also affected his work, and his performance in that month was deducted by more than half. I didn't expect the tables to turn now, and it was Xiao Li's turn to be dumped today. No wonder Xiao Wang gloated.
In the workplace, there are actually many colleagues like Xiao Li and the secretary, and it is not uncommon for colleagues to shirk their work. In particular, many newcomers or introverted "good people" in the workplace will basically be regarded as the best candidates for colleagues and superiors to boss around and throw the pot at will. When we are treated as post-it notes by colleagues and assigned to other things besides our own work, how can we deal with them to protect our legitimate rights and interests without haggling over it?
How to avoid being bossed around by your boss and colleagues? In fact, it's not the best policy to go straight back when someone else is dumping the pot, shirking or assigning you a job. Unless your leader is unreasonable, you need to show your attitude on the spot. Unreasonable leaders in the workplace are only a small part. Therefore, in order to avoid being bossed around by your boss and colleagues, you can consider the following three strategies:
First, as a general principle, who are you from and who are you responsible for?
You are responsible to your direct leader. You don't need to be responsible for others unless they get the permission of your immediate leader.
Take the case of Xiao Wang above as an example. For example, both Xiao Wang and Xiao Li are subordinates of Leader A, and Xiao Li assigned Xiao Wang the calculation of remuneration.
If Xiao Wang happens to have other work assigned by leader A, he can say to Xiao Li, "Xiao Li, I haven't finished the work assigned by manager A, please find someone else." You should know that you are the leader and you should be responsible for the leader.
If Xiao Wang has no other job arranged by A, he can say to Xiao Li, "Xiao Li, I have to discuss this with General Manager A first to see if he has any problems." You should know that you are the leader and you are responsible for him. You are in charge of Xiao Li. What if the leader can't find you?
Second, what should I do if I'm new here and have insufficient experience in the workplace and have promised others?
What if Xiao Wang is a newcomer with no workplace experience and agrees to Xiao Li's request under the above circumstances?
In fact, at this time, Xiao Wang should also go to the leader A immediately and ask him, "Manager A, is there anything to pay attention to and explain in the calculation of this reward?" The principle of asking this sentence is always to show that you are the leader and you are responsible for him.
If leader A says, "Ah, don't worry about the calculation of remuneration. The company has found an organization specializing in data actuarial, and you have to contact them. " In this way, leader A assigned a new task to Xiao Wang, which is his primary task now.
Moreover, Xiao Wang's approach is also wonderful. Not only did he get reliable support from an official blessing, but he also had nothing to say about how to refuse Xiao Li.
At this time, Xiao also took this opportunity to say to Xiao Li in turn: "Xiao Li, I won't calculate that reward." A always connects me with big organizations. You'd better find someone else. Sorry, Xiao Li. "
But if leader A doesn't arrange other jobs for you, but tells Xiao Wang as in the case: "The main job recently is the calculation of remuneration, and Xiao Li is in charge of this job. Why don't you help him and do it together? " This is the decision made by leader A. If you assign it to Xiao Li, you might as well do it with Xiao Li. Anyway, with team leader A, it is justified for you to help Xiao Li again.
Third, what if you have promised and started to do it, but you don't have any experience and related skills?
If Xiao Wang in the above case is very inexperienced, Xiao Li agreed when he first asked him to calculate the remuneration, and he has already started to do it. What should I do?
At this time, Xiao Wang should still go to the leader A, even if it is a scolding.
To report the progress of remuneration calculation to leader A first, you must use the following statements: "I have calculated and carefully checked the so-and-so item you ordered", "I have properly reported it to the so-and-so leader and made a record", "You said that you want to back it up and file it, and I have saved one copy on the hard disk and one copy on the network disk, and marked a memo". At this time, leader A will naturally wonder: "When did I tell you? Who asked you to calculate the remuneration? "
Small look aggrieved, said, "isn't that what you mean? Xiao Li told me two days ago that you asked me to help him calculate the reward! He said that you entrusted him with full authority to make arrangements and let us obey him. Didn't you explain these tasks? "
If leader A is not a fool, he will definitely scold you: "You idiot, do whatever he tells you to do!" " ! Remember, if I want to use you, I will assign you a task directly. Others have no right to make decisions without authorization. In the future, don't follow my instructions! Go and get Xiao Li for me! "
Ok, now leader A knows that Xiao Li has overstepped his authority, and you have succeeded. What can I do if I am scolded? At least we didn't exceed our authority.
However, one thing to understand is that if your leader is a fool and makes his subordinates cruel, he will never tire of promoting villains and bullying honest people with villains. Then you'd better leave decisively, and there is no future in getting along.
Smart leaders don't reuse villains. When they assign jobs, they will take the initiative to ask their subordinates: "Do you still need manpower? Let me know if you need it, and I will send someone to fight for resources for you. " He will not embarrass his subordinates, nor will he let the newcomers be wronged.
Take on more valuable things and correctly understand that "losing is a blessing." When you are treated as a "sticky note", it is actually time for you to reflect on the value of your work. A person who takes on an important job doesn't have to worry about being bossed around. Mainly based on the following three reasons:
First, there are many reasons for not answering: I have a very important project to follow up, and I really can't spare the time, which is not my business;
Second, the person who throws the pot is not that stupid: he wants to make sure that things can be thrown out, and he will definitely find those mediocre ones;
Third, the boss can't allow it: the things thrown out are generally trivial things. According to the principle of efficiency, he won't let a person who is doing something big do these trivial things.
Therefore, instead of being arranged to do some tedious chores, it is better to pay attention to some important events and take the initiative to undertake them. This will not only make it easy to make achievements, but also win a good reputation for being brave. Why not?