Comments on: How to say No to the boss, and still keep your job. http://administrativearts.com/2008/03/16/how-to-say-no-to-the-boss-and-still-keep-your-job/ The art of being an Administrative Assistant. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:33:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Jodith http://administrativearts.com/2008/03/16/how-to-say-no-to-the-boss-and-still-keep-your-job/comment-page-1/#comment-74 Jodith Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:48:52 +0000 http://administrativearts.com/2008/03/16/how-to-say-no-to-the-boss-and-still-keep-your-job/#comment-74 That's a good point, Barbara.  Many times, the boss has considered your idea and has a reason for going the way he is.  Asking the what if questions can get you a great education in the industry in which you're working.  Employers tend to appreciate the administrative assistant who understands the nuances of their field, and you can gain a great deal of knowledge to carry you up in your career.<br> That’s a good point, Barbara.  Many times, the boss has considered your idea and has a reason for going the way he is.  Asking the what if questions can get you a great education in the industry in which you’re working.  Employers tend to appreciate the administrative assistant who understands the nuances of their field, and you can gain a great deal of knowledge to carry you up in your career.

]]> By: Barbara Swafford http://administrativearts.com/2008/03/16/how-to-say-no-to-the-boss-and-still-keep-your-job/comment-page-1/#comment-65 Barbara Swafford Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:05:40 +0000 http://administrativearts.com/2008/03/16/how-to-say-no-to-the-boss-and-still-keep-your-job/#comment-65 Hi Jodith,This is a tough situation.  I agree that by asking "why this" instead of "that" is a good tactic.  It takes a lot of tact and the right tone of voice.  An assistant who comes across as a "know it all", will soon find themselves looking for another job.  Sometimes, after learning the boss's reasoning, it opens your eyes to the "why", and you realize the boss is actually right.  <em>Barbara Swafford's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/bloggingwithoutablog/DWWZ/~3/253459578/' rel="nofollow">NBOTW Shares From Years Of Experience</a></em> Hi Jodith,This is a tough situation.  I agree that by asking “why this” instead of “that” is a good tactic.  It takes a lot of tact and the right tone of voice.  An assistant who comes across as a “know it all”, will soon find themselves looking for another job.  Sometimes, after learning the boss’s reasoning, it opens your eyes to the “why”, and you realize the boss is actually right. 

Barbara Swafford’s last blog post..NBOTW Shares From Years Of Experience

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