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Befriend the boss, stay late to keep job


Associated Press

Let your boss know if your spouse is seriously ill. Don't ratchet up the amount of time you spend on the job surfing the Web. And always leave work five minutes after your boss, so it looks like you're always staying late.

These are simple ways for riding out these tough economic times, according to Stephen Viscusi, career coach and author of the recently published book Bulletproof Your Job.

''This is a jobs depression, and it's not the time to take really long vacations or be on Match.com,'' said Viscusi, who also hosts a syndicated radio show. ''It's time to perfect the art of looking busy and making sure the bosses like you. Nobody's going to fire someone they really know or like.''

If you find yourself about to get a pink slip, consider negotiating your salary, Viscusi said.

''If it's really about the money or the bottom line, take a smaller salary,'' he said. ''It will still be better than finding another job, losing your benefits and having to sit through humiliating interviews, and you can use it as an opportunity to look for something better. If they reject that idea, then you know it's not really about the money — they just want to get rid of you.''


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A Voice
Akron, , OH

Posted 01:06 PM, 09/08/2008

BROWN NOSE, IS WHAT YOUR SAYING


Bergermeister
Akron, OH

Posted 02:48 PM, 09/08/2008

Just what I was thinking! "Befriend the boss; keep you nose brown!"


Mark

Posted 03:32 PM, 09/08/2008

"It's time to perfect the art of looking busy and making sure the bosses like you. Nobody's going to fire someone they really know or like." Um - how about doing something novel and unique? Like producing results?


Bergermeister
Akron, OH

Posted 04:07 PM, 09/08/2008

"Nobody's going to fire someone they really know or like.'' This guy is a hack! I have fired several people I really knew and liked. If you are not doing a good job, you will be shown the door; plain and simple. Good post, Mark! :0)


Ricky Bobby

Posted 12:24 AM, 09/09/2008

Unless you're in a union that is. In which case you can be the laziest POS ever but still get a paycheck. Amen!!
















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