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What is the best way to deal with negative feedback?

Julia Yacoob, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Julia Yacoob is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in New York City. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults coping with a variety of symptoms and life stressors. Dr. Yacoob earned an MS and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University, and pursued specialized training at Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, the Institute for Behavior Therapy, and Bellevue Hospital Cancer Center. Dr. Yacoob is a member of the American Psychological Association, Women’s Mental Health Consortium, NYC Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association, and Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.

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Do not get frustrated or irritated when someone gives you negative feedback. Try to take it logically. Know that it is to help you to improve your performance.

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How do you respond to being fired?

Julia Yacoob, PhD
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Dr. Julia Yacoob is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in New York City. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults coping with a variety of symptoms and life stressors. Dr. Yacoob earned an MS and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University, and pursued specialized training at Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, the Institute for Behavior Therapy, and Bellevue Hospital Cancer Center. Dr. Yacoob is a member of the American Psychological Association, Women’s Mental Health Consortium, NYC Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association, and Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.

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If the circumstances are suitable, you can speak what is in your mind. But keep your career in mind. You can ask questions and express your disappointment.

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I was offered another job. When I gave my notice, the company offered me a raise to stay, but its been 3 months and I have not received the promised raise. How can I approach the CEO?

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Don't bother. Look for another job and then leave. It's obvious that your boss needs you to do the work, but doesn't value you enough to keep a promise to you.

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How do I approach my procrastinating boss about a promised raise and promotion?

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Verbally the first time, via email the second. If that still doesn't motivate or "remind" your boss about the promise, it's time to walk away and get a new job.

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I have been in my position for a year. In the beginning of this position I was promised to be given a raise, but a year passed and I never received the pay raise. What can I do?

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Send an email to the boss and ask for a discussion about your performance. Don't mention an increase here. Discuss your performance. If the performance review is good then ask if you can have another discussion when convenient about a salary increase. Then schedule it in his or her calendar. (Bring proof why you deserve it to that meeting.)

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