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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I’m sure you’ve realized while it’s common to have a lot of office politics, it is not fun to work in a gossip-filled environment. I know you know this lesson already, so for new/young folks: a good rule of thumb is to not gossip to begin with and just be a nice person to everyone because it’s the right thing to do.

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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

On The Job

While freedom of speech is guaranteed by the First Amendment, what you say around the workplace water cooler can cost you your job. That includes, she says, anything introduced into the work environment with personal handheld devices such as smart phones, which can show videos or photos. Others include: • Speaking your mind.

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