My boss is very friendly but I really just want to focus on my work and go home. What should I do?
Writer, I’ve been there. Just because we’re in a professional setting, doesn’t mean the complexities of human relationships don’t sometimes pose challenges to workplace dynamics. Whilecan be respectful and supportive, the power imbalance that encompasses them can make the opposite true. I’ve experienced both sides of the coin throughout my career.
It’s clear from your question that you’re overwhelmed with the way your boss currently engages with you. Consider exploring one of the following approaches to address this issue, depending on your preferred communication style:: Kindly explain that despite the fact that you love chit-chatting at the water cooler, you were raised to believe that work relationships are for working hours. This saves your boss a potential ego bruising. It’s not personal, it’s just the way you are.
In all aspects of life, setting boundaries is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your relationships are working for you. At the end of the day, boss and employee relationships can be incredibly rewarding, as long as everyone is on the same page.Because you are a new employee, you should be able to set boundaries with your boss before things get out of hand.
Once you feel established, set up a luncheon or after-work drinks get-together with colleagues and invite your boss to join the gang. You can also share this policy with her – groups are okay, individual outings are not.This is a sensitive subject and you don’t want to offend her. Let your boss know your professional proprieties. Treat her like a boss.Do not engage in personal banter. Say: “I am sorry to hear that” or “I am happy to hear that.
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