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Get A Raise By Playing Golf With Your Boss
By Foursome | August 31, 2008
Do not get nervous if that pay raise or promotion that you asked for from your boss gets determined by a day at the golf course. As we’ve mentioned before, playing a full day at the golf course with employees and business associates is a hugely popular manner in which to conduct business meetings.
Once you have been invited to play golf with your boss to discuss your interests with the company, you should have immediately researched through other employees just how the boss prefers to play his or her golf game, where the golf course is located, and other details that can help you make the day go by as smooth and as enjoyable as possible. Remember, your mission is to unite with your boss and make a good impression during the game.
Be On Time!
All of the research and preparation in the world doesn’t make an ounce of difference if you show up late for the tee off. Being late for a tee time, whether it is your boss, associate, client, or any other important colleague, may prove to be something you never quite recovered from, whether on the course or back at the office. Be sure to get detailed directions and strive to leave as early as possible when heading to the golf course. If it is a course that you are unfamiliar with, schedule at least 20 minutes to park, find your way around, and get to the tee off area to meet your boss and playing partners
A Pleasing Personality
Once you have made your way to the golf course with perfect timing, the other key ingredient to making a good impression and getting what you want out from your boss is to have a pleasant personality. Displaying a warm, inviting personality is the number one way to make a good impression on your boss and his or her friends.
Regardless of how any of the other players act and voice off during the game, hold your grounds when it comes to being polite and staying positive. This means no cursing if you have a bad shot. Do not sulk if your game is doing poorly. Is there a character within your boss’s group that has a bit of a smart-mouth? Ignore that person and continue making the best of your game and the opportunity to make a lasting impression on your boss to get what you want.
When Your Boss Asks For Your Handicap
At some point in the morning before your first round of golf, the boss or other business associate will ask you for your handicap. This is no time to make a false pretense. If you are a total beginner, just say so up front. Don’t try to fudge the numbers. You will not be able to hide your lack of experience when you do get to the links, so being honest from the beginning is always best.
If no one has asked you for your handicap before you get to the tee, you should still make a point to comment on your beginning skill level. Don’t worry, your playing partner will not be disappointed or look down on you. In fact, he or she will probably appreciate your honesty, especially if that playing partner is your boss!
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