09/07/2021

Words That Signal You Have a Problem with Your Work Situation

'Fine' rarely means 'fine'

When you speak with lots of people about work you can’t help but develop a sonar-like ability to pick up certain words or phrases.

They suggest either (a) someone is unhappy at work but doesn’t yet want to admit it to themselves OR (b) knows they are unhappy but has a faulty strategy in mind to improve their situation.

Fortunately, my sonar goes off chiefly when I’m part of the conversation, but I will admit to pushing myself into dialogues where I wasn’t always invited!

Please select this link to read the complete article from The Washington Post.