Message #72775

[peaches2160]

Funny thing about it, my predecessor kept calling me telling that since she only lives around the corner, she could come by when he was "traveling" and help me with things I was struggling with.  I am a bit stubborn and thanked her but told her it would not be necessary.  Her sole purpose in wanting to come back and train me as a gesture of kindness (as she should have when she was still an employee) was to make it appear the company could not do without her and I was not as capable as she. 

A few more helpful hints:

Do not get involved in the office gossip mill.  It will always come back to bite you.  Keep your ears open, but your mouth shut.  MY usual reply is - "Really, I have not heard that".  "I don't know" is another good response.

Be your bosses eyes and ears - but only let him / her know of information that has merit. 

Always have your bosses back and build trust.  Let them know not only through your words but through your actions that they can depend on you. 

Always seek the "win / win" outcome to any situation. 

Be true to yourself and go with your intuition. 

If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.  Keep your negative thoughts to yourself.