4 things smart employees never disclose at the office

david nganga

August 3, 2017 12:07 PM

Intelligent employees have the ability that shows them what they should and shouldn't reveal about themselves at work.

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Disclosing information to your co-workers is vital in helping build a professional network.

Trouble is, revealing the wrong information can have a devastating effect on your career. You ought to know where the line is and be careful not to cross it, because once you share something, there is no going back.

Intelligent employees know this all too well and as such are better off not revealing any of the following things at work:

1. Job salaries

Let’s face it, no one in the office loves that talk on who makes what. Everyone gets a bit edgy when this issue is brought up since not all paychecks are equal.

Such conversations regarding differences in salaries will only lead resentment and tension among co-workers. Never discuss salaries as you never know if you’re being compensated differently from others.

2. Job hunt

You are probably not content with your place at work and are perhaps looking searching for another job. A smart employee will keep this to him/herself rather than spreading the word to other co-workers.

Remember, once you reveal that you’re planning to leave, you suddenly become a waste of everyone’s time. There’s also the chance that your hunt will be unsuccessful, so it’s best to wait until you’ve found a job before you tell anyone.

3. Getting too personal about life outside work

Save your co-workers those hangover stories, bedroom gossip or your relationship drama. You wouldn’t want to give your colleagues the wrong impression, would you?

Such stories may give people a somewhat clear view of your personality and your values as a human being hence impacting how they treat you in the office.

4. Religious/political views

People have very strong beliefs and feel passionately about various issues and many will choose to discuss their feelings in the workplace. Different people treat religion/politics differently, but asserting your values can alienate some people as quickly as it intrigues others.

Emotions run high when these issues are discussed so to prevent workplace drama, stick to strictly work subjects.

david nganga