And Your Job is Important Because . . .?

Everybody knows the old saying about assumptions.  “When you assume, you make an a—.”  Well, never mind.  Anyway, when you assume you know what’s important about your current job, half of that saying is true, and you can probably guess what half I’m talking about. The aspects of your job you think might be the most important (i.e., the ones that help you bring the most value to the company) may not be the same ones that your supervisor or boss thinks are the most important.  This is where assuming can get you into trouble, especially in today’s economic climate. Talk with your supervisor about what your priorities should be, make certain that you’re crystal-clear about what those priorities are, and strive to keep the lines of communication open.  That way, you’ll know exactly what your boss expects from you, and they’ll know you know.If you know what I mean.