9 bad work habits that could cost you your next raise by Cameron Huddleston on May 31, 2017, 5:29 PM Advertisement
 You show up to work, greet your colleagues, go to meetings, bury yourself in your cubicle, and get your assignments done. You do what's required of you, so, surely, that means your boss should recognize you with a raise. The truth is, even though you think you're a good worker, your boss might think differently. You might have bad habits in the workplace that your boss notices more than what you're doing right. Those behaviors could be killing your chance to get a raise. Even worse, they might cost you your job. "People really sabotage themselves at work," said Kathi Elster, an executive coach and author of "Working With You Is Killing Me." But if you can recognize your bad behaviors and stop them, you might be able to reverse the damage. Here are bad work habits you need to break if you want to climb the career ladder rather than be given the boot. SEE ALSO: 27 unprofessional habits that make everyone at work hate you DON'T MISS: 21 unprofessional habits that make your employees hate you 1. You're always late  You might be patting yourself on the back because you show up at the office every day. But look around. Have your colleagues already been hard at work for an hour or more by the time you get there? "The whole lateness issue is a big problem," Elster said. "Business is deadline-driven. People who can't respect that don't do well." One reason people are late is that they are time optimists. "They think they can do more than they actually can in a time frame," Elster said. For example, they know how long it takes to get to work, budget that amount of time to get there but then assume they can fit in a stop at the coffee shop or the dry cleaner along the way. The cure: Set your clock ahead and get realistic about how much time things take, Elster said. Additionally, she said, your late arrival can impact your colleagues. "It can hold other people up," she said. "It's rude. It's unprofessional." If you often miss deadlines because of time management lapses, you can fix the problem by getting started on projects as soon as they are assigned. "Young employees often underestimate how time-consuming a project will be, so they do not get started as soon as they should," said Timothy Wiedman, a retired associate professor of management and human resources at Doane University in Crete, Neb. "Projects are often more complicated than they initially appear to be, and unexpected problems or other work-related emergencies can often arise. So do not let procrastination damage a promising career." Also See: Underrated Work Skills That Will Get You a Raise
2. You have poor work-life balance You're expected to have a life outside of work. In fact, today's bosses often encourage you to have a strong work-life balance. But, it might appear that you're prioritizing your personal life when you're supposed to be working if you frequently take long lunches, call friends during the work day, leave early to go to your kids' activities or regularly come in hungover from late nights of partying. "If it's clear your personal life is more important than your work life, that gets noticed," said Elster. "You're not going to get promoted. You're certainly not going to get a raise." Some behaviors that suggest your personal life takes precedence will simply have to be stopped — such as the long lunches. With others, you might be able to work something out with your company to achieve the work-life balance you need. For example, you might need to negotiate a different work schedule so you can leave on time to pick up your kids from school. "Once it's negotiated and the parameters are clear, that's fine," Elster said.
3. You spend too much time on your cellphone or social networks Cellphones and social media are here to stay. They are ingrained in our lives, and we rely on sending texts to stay in touch with friends and family. We love to share photos via Instagram and Snapchat and to look at those of our friends. According to a Pew Research Center survey, 34% of people say they use social media while at work for a mental break from the work day. Additionally, 27% say they connect with friends and family while at work via one of the digital platforms. Bosses notice your usage, though. A 2016 CareerBuilder survey found that 19% of employers believe workers are productive less than five hours a day instead of eight. Employees' cellphones are the cause of that drop in productivity, according to 55% of the survey respondents. Don't Miss: 7 Ways Smart People Lose Their Jobs
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