My boss says I have poor social skills at work

[MareQ]

Sorry - I agree with your boss.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Oh brother...so off to ignore I go.....

 

[JoyG]

If your boss put it in your review then at your job it's important to socialize.

Some jobs, it's not important. But apparently it is at your job. I think you should start chit chatting or find a job you're more comfortable with.

 

[budbeerlady]

It is important. You can be really good at what you do, but if you cannot constructively communicate with the people to your right and left on a day to day basis it isnt going to work.

I would be less than pleased if you argued with me over your review, a review is constructive critism. Not the end of all but points that are good and points to be worked on. Even a stunning review might have a point to work on for someone.

 

[WDWDancer]

You said your boss said that your "good at engaging people in work conversation" then what more could he ask for. I've worked in jobs where I was a "public servant" (courthouse/police station) and the community loved me...I am very socialable etc.

BUT I do not believe that work is a place to come and vent about your life, kids, what your doing this weekend. I am not close to any of more co-workers, I do not chit chat with them, I come in do my job and leave. I know a couple of them think I should be more sociable at work but seriously why would I want to talk to them about my life??? I don't think social skills are important just for your co-workers to like you...as long as your doing your job and pleasing customers who cares about co-workers

 

[Lanshark]

Good social skills are important.

 

[Anewman]

Everyone works better with co-workers that they like, IMO.

Some refer to it as team chemistry.


If you had a boss you liked and one you did not, which would you be inclined to go the extra mile for?
And I am sure you will say you will do your required job for both, but I am talking above and beyond the call of duty.

 

[disykat]

This rang a bell with me... so off to Google I went


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Welcome back, Goodtype, Conversationalist... I forget all your names.

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