Posted by Sherry on May 10, 2000, at 4:36:10
In reply to Re: Work issues?, posted by JohnL on May 10, 2000, at 4:15:53
Rebecca,
JohnL said: You may likely be more aware of your dropoff in performance than others around you are. Sure they may notice something's troubling you, but something always troubles everyone from time to time. Hardly anybody consistently plows forward with unwavering performance. We all have peaks and valleys, personal problems at home, etc etc. If anyone confronts you or asks you about your performance, a simple answer stating that you are working through a family crisis is all they need to know. They don't need to know what the crisis is or any of the details. Just that you're dealing with something and you're trying not to have it affect you at work the best you can. And that you'ld rather not talk about it just now. That's all. But I wouldn't even mention anything at all unless confronted or asked.
I agree with JohnL completely on this point. During some of my roughest times, I have used personal problems as an excuse. Other people can relate because it happens to everyone at some point or another, and it is temporary. Good Luck!
Sherry
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