A lot of people complain about how boring or how stressful their jobs are. But have they ever thought that they may not be model employees themselves? Here’s a checklist of some of the things that  you shouldn’t do at work. If you find yourself ticking away, then perhaps you ought to stop complaining and start cleaning up your acts. 

Getting involved in office gossip. Oh-oh. If you always have something to say about everyone and everything, especially if it’s negative, then you are guilty of this. Rumors and false accusations bring down the morale not only of your co-workers but it also decreases the productivity of the company. This is also true for those who love backstabbing their co-workers. These gossip mongers and back biters might be enjoying the fun now but eventually no one will trust them anymore. They will soon find out that there is nothing to laugh about anymore.

Being always absent from work. Getting some time off is understandable because people do get sick or feel off. That is why “leaves” were invented. But to do it more often than necessary is very inconsiderate not only to the company but also to your co-workers. Some other poor person will have to work double just because you don’t feel like working. If that’s the case, then why bother applying for  a job? Why not stay at home so you can laze the day away.

Using the company resources for personal means is more-or-less like stealing. If you bring home office supplies, make numerous (overseas) phone calls, surfing the web (especially for inappropriate sites), constantly running errands and taking many breaks than necessary, then you are guilty of this. Remember that you are being paid to work.

Treating your co-workers as sex objects. Many people complain the sexual harassment laws are getting absurd, but they are there for a reason. The workplace is not the venue for checking out men and women. Always act professionally. Be amiable but not too familiar. After all, you come to the office to work and not to sleep around.