Well, you heard Cliff Richard’s “Congratulations”.
Yes, I got promoted (the following year) after that fateful reply. I got what I deserved as I was already performing the job function which should go hand in hand with the job title and the pay rise. I guess that was the last straw when I said what I had to say and it works. I suppose that was a wake-up call for my ex-boss to finally “give recognition when it is due”.
But Be Forewarned: “Don’t Try This At Home”. It might not work for you.
But if you still want to give it a try, you must be stern-face and don’t smile so that you boss will take notice and pop you that all important question. This might work…..hehehe.
We all talk about fun at work. Let’s put a little humour into our work:
Language of Work
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EMPLOYER’S LINGO:
“COMPETITIVE SALARY”
We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors.
“JOIN OUR FAST-PACED TEAM”
We have no time to train you.
“CASUAL WORK ATMOSPHERE”
We don’t pay enough to expect that you’ll dress up; well, a couple of the real daring guys wear earrings.
“MUST BE DEADLINE ORIENTED“
You’ll be six months behind schedule on your first day.
“SOME OVERTIME REQUIRED”
Some time each night and some time each weekend.
“DUTIES WILL VARY”
Anyone in the office can boss you around.
“MUST HAVE AN EYE FOR DETAIL”
We have no quality control.
“CAREER-MINDED”
Female Applicants must be childless (and remain that way).
“APPLY IN PERSON”
If you’re old, fat or ugly you’ll be told the position has been filled.
“NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE”
We’ve filled the job; our call for resumes is just a legal formality.
“SEEKING CANDIDATES WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF EXPERIENCE”
You’ll need it to replace three people who just left.
“PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS A MUST”
You’re walking into a company in perpetual chaos.
“REQUIRES TEAM LEADERSHIP SKILLS”
You’ll have the responsibilities of a manager, without the pay or respect.
“GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS”
Management communicates, you listen, figure out what they want and do it.
EMPLOYEE’S LINGO:
“I’M EXTREMELY ADEPT AT ALL MANNER OF OFFICE ORGANIZATION:”
I’ve used Microsoft Office.
“I’M HONEST, HARD-WORKING AND DEPENDABLE”
I pilfer office supplies.
“MY PERTINENT WORK EXPERIENCE INCLUDES”
I hope you don’t ask me about all the McJobs I’ve had.
“I TAKE PRIDE IN MY WORK”
I blame others for my mistakes.
“I’M PERSONABLE”
I give lots of unsolicited personal advice to co-workers.
“I’M EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL”
I carry a Day-Timer.
“I AM ADAPTABLE”
I’ve changed jobs a lot.
“I AM ON THE GO”
I’m never at my desk.
“I’M HIGHLY MOTIVATED TO SUCCEED”
The minute I find a better job, I’m outta there.
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