Thanks to Rediff, for bringing this very valuable information.There are several books on the subject which if followed seriously by all -especially coming up younger generation, this country will overcome a lot of hurdles. I had followed similar golden rules in my career and no regrets at all. V.Sivasubramaniam Retd.Director of engineering
1. Try to learn as much as you can from fellow colleagues. 2. Never every help your colleague, if it doens't transalate into your success directly or indirectly. 3. Be sincere at work. Never waste time chatting with colleagues. 4. Never ever get close to anyone of your colleagues. 5. Dont show any sympathy towards your colleagues and at the same time dont expect sympathy from your boss too. 6. Accept your mistakes. Try not to repeat them. But never accept others mistakes, even if it leads to quarrel. 7. Always smile at your colleagues, whehter you have a good rapport with them or not.
By following these, you are bound to become an indespensable asset in your group. This is the perfect stage to set your demands as the team wont function well without you.
1. Demand more salary, if not satisfied. 2. Demand flexible working hours (like evening shifts on specific days, no weekend work, work-from-home options etc) 3. Choose your team if you aren't satified with certain individuals. 4. Never insult others in public, at the same time if someone insults you, hit back instantly and loudly. 5. Take care of your career. Dont ever bother about the company's fortunes. Even at losses, demand a hike or threatent to quit.
Remember, successful people dont have many friends. Successful people dont create politics, but know how to sail through one. Successful people keeptheir professional, personal and marital lives seperate.
Re: How to be successful at work:
by ravi chinchalkar on Jun 23, 2012 10:11 AM
nice , i do follow the same.please read the book BOSS IS NO YOUR FRIEND BY IJAY NAIR.
Re: How to be successful at work:
by Ajay Arora on Jun 23, 2012 11:20 PM
Nice message in addition to a well written article.But,I do not agree with many of the suggestions.remremberthe aim.Is it to be successful by your definition or by the other's definitions?Secondly successful people by the society standards are not necessarily Happy people. so have your priorities,before you follow other's advice.
Re: No late sitting
by prakash sharma on Jun 22, 2012 05:07 AM
If you stay late , they wont mind ,and if u ask for a compensation , they say 'who asked you to work till late' but if u come 5 minutes late to office they will create a ruckus !!
I am working in Income Tax Department. The ways to be more effective really meets my own working ways. I always satisfied with my job & give more relaxation to my boss. This is how I succeeded in maintaining better working environment around me in these overloaded office.
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by Maihoon Don on Jun 21, 2012 04:37 PM
If you do your job well, no one can play politics with you. Truth always prevails in the end. If situation is really bad, its best to leave for another company.
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by prakash sharma on Jun 22, 2012 05:11 AM
buddy , in offices today , performance takes back seat . ppl who talk talk talk, r taken good care of .For instance in Indian Cricket team , I always wonder why all cricketers r so good luking .. so tht they look gud on TV and create a good income frm commercials ..
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by prakash sharma on Jun 22, 2012 05:12 AM
Politics itself is not a fair game based on performance. the very meaning is , pull back anyone who tries to get ahead of u ..!!
