Doing school or college is totally different from going to office! If are new to the office environment and feeling everything going perfect, it's good and happens with everyone for the first few months or years. As the days passes by you won't believe how the corporate life is and what it is all about.
Anyways, our topic is not to discuss on corporate drawbacks rather we will discuss on what are the things not to do or the things you co-worker will hate to hear.
Don't give anyone a chance to talk negative about you.
So never say
# “That’s not my job.”
You can not carry a attitude like, I am not going to help or support anyone unless it is absolutely necessary. Think of the fact that, people approach you for a reason. You can use this opportunity to show your talent and in return they may favor you back sometime.
# “I don’t get paid enough to do this.”
There are high chances that you might be low paid than many other employees, there is no point in counting your co-workers salary amount and and saying “I don’t get paid enough to do this" for any work that could be an actual opportunity to grow your career.
# “How did they get promoted?”
Spreading negative opinions within your department could be a very bad idea, it looks unprofessional and even worse when someone will make you realize that you are doing wrong. Speak to the right person if something is wrong with the procedure, it could be you head of department or manager.
# “I don’t have time for this.”
Don't show yourself very busy unless you are, if you really are busy than speak to manager and ask to share the work load. Discussing such things within your group will not ease your work load and you keep on getting new work every hour.
# “I don’t know how to do it.”
Never say this, this will interpret as you don't wish to work. In fact tell them "I have never done this work before, if someone can show me how to do it or walk me through the process then I can learn very fast."
# “It’s not my fault.”
There is no point playing blame game, instead address the problem and offer solution proactively. Remember you boss knows always what is wrong and right even if did not show it to you.
# “Don’t tell anyone but…”
You will meet few in office, who are professional gossiper. Never involve yourself in any discussion, their are gossiper and will do gossip about you also at your back. Most of people don't care about office politics and love to work, make them a friend to enjoy office life.