8/10/2019 5 Tips - Dealing With Your Boss

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Do you have the bestboss in the world? Orthe worst? Either way,

you need to know how todeal with him/her if you wantto be happy and successful atwork. Here are our top tips.

1 Ask Theres a saying inEnglish: If you dont ask, theanswer will always be no. Doyou want a raise, a promotionor a holiday? You wont getit if you dont ask your boss.Yes, sometimes its scary, butitll be easier if you plan whatyoure going to say first.

2 Never get emotionalWork can be stressful. Butalways remember to keepyour cool when dealing withyour boss. If you stay calmand professional, youll earntheir respect. If youre upsetabout something, wait until

youve calmed down beforespeaking to him or her.

3 Get it in writingIf yourboss promises you something(like a raise or a promotion)ask for it in writing. That wayyoull have a paper trailif theysuddenly forget what theypromised.

4 Understand your bossEvery boss has a different

management style. Is yoursa micro-manager or are theyhands-off? Are they organisedor disorganised? Are they agood or bad communicator?

Understand their style so youcan decide how best to workwith them.

5 Maintain goodwillYousee your boss a lot. Almostas much as you see yourfamily! So try to stay on goodterms with him or her. If therelationship breaks down,your job will be even morestressful.

Want a raise?Follow our 6-step guide.Asking for a raise can benerve-racking. Here are thesix steps you need to follow.

1 Research the marketFind out how much otherpeople who do the same jobas you are earning. This willgive you an idea of what themarket rate is for your type ofwork.

2 Analyse yourselfHowlong have you been with thecompany and how long haveyou been in the industry?This will help you decide yourworth.

3 Analyse the companyIs the company making a lotof money? Or is it struggling?The financial health of thecompany will also help you

decide how much to ask for.

4 PrepareWhy should youget a raise? Prepare a list ofthe reasons and be ready to

say them in the meeting.

5 Set up a meetingDontask for a raise by e-mail ortelephone. Set upa face-to-facemeeting with your boss.

6 Have a Plan BWhat ifyour boss says no? Or if theyoffer you less? Decide beforethe meeting what youll do ineither case.

Good luck!

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FIVE TIPS FOR DEALING

WITH YOUR BOSS

Objective: To learn how to talk about your workplace, your job and your boss.

What qualities do great bosses possess? What about great employees? Whos the best boss youve ever had?

Think about it!

1 Pre-readingWhat top tips do you havefor dealing with a boss? Whatabout asking for a raise?

2 Reading IRead the article once.Compare your ideas from thePre-reading task with the onesin the article.

3 Reading IIRead the article again. Then,answer the questions.What does the writer sayyou should1. do if youre upset

about something?2. do if your boss

promises you a raise?3. try to do given that

you see your boss a lot?4. find out about the

company before askingfor a raise?

5. have in case yourboss refuses to giveyou a raise?

a raisenan increase in your salaryscaryadjfrighteningupsetadjif youre upset about something, youresad or angry about that thinga paper trailndocuments which provide evidence ofsomethinghands-offadjif you have a hands-off approach tothings, you keep your distance and dontinterfere muchgoodwill nif theres goodwill between people, they'refriendly and helpful to one anotherto break downphr vbif a relationship breaks down, the peoplein the relationship get angry / stop talkingnerve-racking adja nerve-racking situation makes you feelvery tense and worriedto strugglevbif a company is struggling, its trying tosurvive and not failto set upphr vbif you set up a meeting, you organise thatmeetinga face-to-face meetingna meeting with people talking to oneanother (not over the phone / internet, etc.)

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