5 Reasons Not to Friend Your Babysitter or Nanny on Facebook
Friend your Nanny on Facebook at your own risk! You might quickly discover that she is no Mary Poppins and then your blissful ignorance will vanish forever.
Obviously the Nannies and Babysitters have the most to lose! Please, save yourselves and your jobs! Even if you think you boss is cool, or a friend, or whatever, think about it before you send that friend request! The photo below is what got me thinking on this subject. What might people read into your status updates, especially your boss?
1. This is your new profile picture? Are you kidding me? No wonder my 2 year old daughter has been begging to watch Miami Ink instead of Dora the Explorer!
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Jargon as a Deadly Weapon
Conversations between colleagues can be more difficult for an industry outsider to decode than an obscure foreign language. Jargon and acronyms should be avoided in Business Communications, but for many people it is a hard habit to break.
Here’s an example of jargon gone wrong that might get a belly laugh out of you, and at the very least, remind you not to assume that “everyone” knows what you mean when use jargon.
B2B is a common abbreviation for Business to Business sales or marketing. Imagine the comedy and horror that could ensue when a Business Owner, in industrial sales no less, comes across the acronym in a trade journal and misinterprets B2B to mean Belly to Belly!
The cringe factor escalates when the Boss adopts this trendy new buzz phrase and spreads his newly found wisdom throughout his organization! The puzzled looks from the sales team as they are urged to get Belly to Belly with their clients can only be imagined if you have ever seen an episode of The Office.
Technology and Social Media are both jargon traps, increasingly difficult to avoid as the tools and terms rapidly evolve. It may be comfortable or refreshing to encounter people “who speak your language”, but make sure your lingo isn’t putting too many people off, or even worse, making them look (or feel) like a fool.
People want to do business with you if you know your stuff and they like you, making them feel stupid won’t necessarily help. Explaining industry terminology without sounding condescending can be a fine line. How do you avoid the jargon traps?
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3 ways to minimize time wasted in initial meetings
You are building your network and meeting people, but it is often painfully clear in the initial meeting that there is a mismatch (no love connection)! Many of these meetings come about from a referral in your network. Here are 3 tips to minimize the number of these meetings you have and the amount of time you spend needlessly.
1. Be extremely clear to your acquaintances about the following; what you do exactly and for whom, as well as your goals, priorities and the opportunities you are seeking.
(You might be surprised what people actually think you do, so check for comprehension!)
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Chronic Complainers- Insensitive, Inconsistent or Insane?
Is it common sense to not bitch about your job to someone who is desperately searching for one or to not go on and on about your nagging Mother to someone who is grieving the loss of their own? Evidently not. Lately I’ve noticed a surge in irrational (unfounded) complaining.
There are a few chronic complainers in every workplace. The Insensitive Type mentioned above are probably well known to be annoying, while the chronically Inconsistent Type are frustrating and likely unaware of the gap between their whining and reality. Isn’t it always the coworker contributing the least that complains most about being overworked?
The inconsistencies between your words and actions can diminish your credibility, especially among co-workers and others that witness the reality of your daily life (even if it eludes you). Do you moan about being flat broke and and then regularly show up sporting new outfits or jetting off on trips? If you like to splurge and treat yourself, your choice, but refrain from remarks about your depleted bank account. No one feels sorry for you! Continue reading »
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