Myth 1: If I skip my vacation, I’ll get a promotion.
Skipping vacation sounds like a great way to impress the boss, but studies shows it has the opposite effect.Rather than skip your vacation, schedule it ahead, and then resist the urge to “check in.” Your ability to separate yourself from work tells your boss that you’re independent and not in the slightest doubt of your value to the firm.
Myth 2: If I work really hard, I’ll get a raise.
The way to get a raise is create more value for the firm, and then documenting that you created that value. But even before that, get a commitment from your boss that if you exceed your goals you’ll get an appropriate raise.
Myth 3: If I help others, they’ll help me in return.
If you’re too helpful, you can become a dumping ground where everyone throws tasks they’d rather not do themselves.This isn’t to say you shouldn’t be helpful, but that it’s wise to temper your helpfulness with a little bit of cynicism.
Myth 4: If I’m more accessible, people will value me more.
Making yourself available all the time is great way to say “my time isn’t worth much.” One of the great truths of marketing is that people place a higher value on resources that are scarce than identical resources that are plentiful.
Myth 5: If I turn down a project, my boss won’t like me.
Look, the top priority in your relationship with your boss isn’t to be liked but to be respected. If you accept donkey-work or extra projects when you’re already running at 100%, the boss may be pleased but will secretly think “what a chump!”
Myth 6: If I provide more information, customers will buy.
What’s valuable is the right information at the right time. And the right time to provide information is when the customer asks for it.Look, the customers are only interested in themselves. So if you’re not talking about them you’re boring them.
Source: www.inc.com
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