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18 questions you should never ask your boss

Rachel GillettJun 21, 2016, 23:51 IST

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Whether you're new to a job or you've been working with your manager for several years, what you ask your boss has the potential to bring your career to a screeching halt.

Annoying your boss with your unprofessional questions, however harmless they may seem, could show you to be incompetent, rude, or even a liability to the company, and it might end up costing you your job.

To help you avoid letting your mouth get the best of you, we asked experts to highlight some of the questions that are best left unasked.