In the workplace, knowing too many secrets is a dangerous thing, even if you know it, don't say it casually

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It's dangerous to know too many secrets, don't talk about it even if you know it

The workplace is like a shopping mall, there are unspoken rules you don't know. One of the top "Things not to do" list in the workplace is to avoid gossip. In the workplace, people who are in what position should know what is in that position. The things you inquire about to satisfy your curiosity are likely to be things that others try to maintain and think are important to you. Since you can't judge what you should know and what you shouldn't know, don't let your curiosity drive you to inquire about things you don't need to know. You know, what you should know, you will naturally know without inquiring; if you should not know, it is best not to hear half a sentence, otherwise it will only add trouble.

In many cases, spreading what you know doesn't show that you are a "little smart" in the company, but puts you in a dangerous situation. Because you are in the light and others are in the dark, you will never know the thoughts of the person whose secret you have spied on. You satisfy your curiosity and stop thinking about it, but the client doesn't think so: they might think you're trying to blackmail them, or that you're going against them... anyway, they probably Will secretly launch an all-out attack on you to prevent you from talking nonsense.

In the workplace, the only colleagues you get along with are your bosses. They are not celebrities, nor are they prime ministers who can hold boats in their stomachs. They live by exchanging interests. Isn't it the same as letting yourself take a risky road when you work hard to do something that doesn't do you any good, and only lets others wear small shoes for you?

Liu Hai has been working in a company for 5 years. Although he is very diligent and dedicated, seeing that the positions of his colleagues have been promoted, and he is still standing still, he can't help but feel annoyed. It turned out that this was all the fault of his character who liked to reveal other people's secrets. Gao Fu is a gold salesman in the same company as Liu Hai, and has made great contributions to the company. The company leaders value him very much. One day, Gao Fu's wife came to the company to give him something, and Liu Hai sent an assessment form to the sales department. When he saw a strange woman sitting next to Gao Fu, he was immediately interested. Back in the office, he quietly asked his colleagues: "There is a thin and tall woman looking for Gao Fu. Do you know what her relationship is with Gao Fu?" A colleague smiled and said, "Of course that is Gao Fu's wife. It's gone." Liu Hai immediately widened his eyes: "No way? Gao Fu doesn't already have a wife, that person is still my college classmate, how could I not know?" "Impossible." Another colleague said, "Gao Fu already has a wife. We all went to attend the wedding of , and you haven't come yet, so of course you don't know." After hearing this, Liu Hai shouted: "Oh, I know what's going on, 80% of the time is because Gao Fu got divorced." Colleagues Hearing this, nodded and went to work. This matter spread ten, ten, and a hundred, and it didn't take long for everyone in the company to know about it. Gao Fu also heard the comments of his colleagues: "It turns out that Gao Fu is an 'erguotou', I really can't see it." "How can a traditional person like Gao Fu get a divorce?"... Gao Fu was surprised that he had been divorced for so many years Besides, no one came to this company to know about it! After some investigation, Gao Fu found the person who exposed his privacy, it turned out to be Liu Hai. Gao Fu was in a bad mood, which affected his performance, so his boss asked him to talk. Gao Fu angrily confided to his boss, "Divorce is my private matter, and it won't affect others. What right does he have to reveal my secrets to the public in the company?" The boss understood Gao Fu very well and comforted him. This practice expresses dissatisfaction. Another time, an unmarried female colleague of Liu Hai was performing an abortion in the hospital. She happened to be caught by Liu Hai's sister. She mentioned this to Liu Hai when she came home at night. Unexpectedly, Liu Hai couldn't wait to "share" this matter with his colleagues when he arrived at the company the next day. After the female colleague went to work, the boss specially called her to the office and told her to pay attention to her body. The female colleague felt strange: I didn't tell my boss the reason for the leave, how did the boss know that I asked for the leave for physical reasons? After inquiring, I found out that it was Liu Hai who revealed his secret to his colleagues and burst into tears on the spot. After going through these things, I didn't dare to tell Liu Hai about anything in the company. Every time a job promotion is voted, no one goes

Colleagues' personal affairs, boss's personal affairs... You know everything, you can neither promote yourself nor give yourself a raise. If one day your boss thinks you are too gossipy and feels threatened by you, he will expel you from the company without hesitation at any time.

There is also a cumulative problem involved here, "Frozen three feet, not a day's cold." What you know at first may be small secrets, and knowing more and more in the future will make the client accumulate dissatisfaction with you. At the same time, loving gossip may not have a big impact on you at first, but once you develop a habit, you will feel uncomfortable if you don't ask or snoop. Over time, it will leave the impression of gossip and talkativeness in the workplace, prompting colleagues and bosses to stay away from you. Once the people around you sense your threat is getting closer and closer, they will find ways to get you out, your peers will seize on your small mistakes, and your superiors will find an excuse to let you go. This couldn't be simpler logic. In the workplace, people who know how to keep their mouths shut are smart people.

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In the workplace, truly smart people will stay far away from "gossip incidents", and they will never join in on things that have nothing to do with their work. In the long-term work hard work, they have accumulated rich experience and know that it is very dangerous for them to be keen on gossip. The interests in the workplace are not like things picked up on the street, whoever knows it will have a share. If you know a secret you shouldn't know, not only will you not be able to get your share of the pie, but you'll put yourself in danger of being kicked out.

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Think back, do you like to inquire and spread the privacy of others at work? Whether it's your own actions or the actions of others, what are the consequences for the parties and yourself?


Look at your bosses. How do they feel about the gossip they hear? Is there anything worth learning from?

Mobility for promotion

◇ Take care of your mouth. In the workplace, we must first keep our mouths shut. It is best not to inquire about things that we should not know; secondly, keep silent when other colleagues talk about other people's privacy, and do not make judgments.

◇ It is rare to be "confused". In the workplace, it is good not to hear secrets that have nothing to do with you, but if you accidentally hear some secrets, it is rare to be "confused" and pretend not to know.

◇ Focus on work. If you overhear what your colleagues are talking about in the company, it is best not to join in the fun. If someone discloses the privacy of some people in the company to you, you better find an excuse to interrupt the conversation and discuss some work-related topics.

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