1. You can question a decision. But you cannot expect every decision to require your approval.
2. You can ask for clearer instructions. But you cannot expect your boss to read your mind.
3 You can tell your boss they made a mistake. But you cannot humiliate them publicly to prove you’re right.
4 You can say no. But you cannot assume there will never be consequences when the request is reasonable and part of your job.
5. You can ask for a salary increase. But you cannot demand one simply because you’ve been there for another year.
6. You can ask for a promotion. But you cannot expect one purely because you work hard. (real dugaan)
7. You can admit you don’t know something. But you cannot repeatedly use “nobody taught me” as your defence.
8. You can make mistakes. But you cannot keep making the same mistake and call it “learning.”
9. You can have a friendly relationship with your boss. But you cannot assume friendship means accountability disappears.
10. You can leave if the relationship isn’t working anymore. But you cannot expect every boss, company or workplace to change to suit you.
Dugaan.
