有聲雙語美文：如何對付說話不算話的老闆
Working is usually not a likable thing.
工作通常並不是一件討人喜歡的事。
But if the salary is good, we might as well put up with it.
不過如果這份工作給的薪水不錯，我們通常也不介意忍一忍。
However, if you unfortunately have a very difficult boss, then it is another story.
但如果你碰上的老闆很差勁，那可能就不太好忍了。
Sometimes, you do come across that kind of boss who keeps giving verbal consent , but never taking the commitment seriously.
有時候，你真的就能碰上這種老闆，他們嘴上說“好好好”，心理卻不把自己的承諾當回事。
You may have already met this kind of boss. At first they agreed to let you push forward a new project, then somehow they changed their minds and acted as if they had never agreed to it.
你可能已經碰到過這種老闆了，他們本來同意你去推進一個新項目，但後來不知道怎麼又改變主意了，而且還表現得好像自己從未同意過。
Or, your boss may never fulfill what he has promised you and stop mentioning it at all.
又或者，你的老闆本來向你們承諾過什麼，但之後卻一直沒有兌現，而且也絕口不提這個事。
The results can be imagined, your previous efforts may go to waste, and your expectations may be failed.
其結果可想而知，你之前的努力可能完全泡湯，你之前的期待可能化爲泡影。
This kind of boss might be forgetful, or there could be a problem with his character.
這種老闆可能是比較健忘，也可能真的是人品有問題。
If you have this kind of boss, then you can try to do this:
如果你碰上的是這種老闆，那麼你可以嘗試這麼做：
At each important point, confirm with them the agreed things, keep them updated on the progress, then confirm the direction again, and wait for them to give a new promise before you continue.
在每個重要的節點去跟他們重提之前確認好的事，告訴他們事情現在的進展，然後再一次確認之後的發展方向，等他們給出了新的承諾你再繼續做。
Moreover, it is best not to talk with your boss in private, but let some other colleagues participate in the conversation.
而且，最好不要私下談，而是讓一些其他的同事也參與到這個交流中來。
For example, if you communicate in emails, you may copy it to all the people involved.
比如，如果你們的交流方式是發郵件，你可以選擇抄送所有和這件事相關的人。
If it is a verbal communication, then you may choose somewhere someone else is present to have the conversation.
如果你們的交流方式是口頭對話，那麼就選在有其他人在場的地方進行。
（翻譯：Frank）
