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What does it mean when a boss calls an employee "low maintenance"?
Asked by casey308
Asked by casey308
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Ever heard of a high maintenance wife or girlfriend? You know that means they are a nightmare, ten to throw tantrums and have to have everything on a silver platter. Some Boyfreinds and Husbands are like that too... Low maintenance means a person can do their job with little instruction and doesn't cause problems for anyone else. No silver platters required.
Ever heard of a high maintenance wife or girlfriend? You know that means they are a nightmare, ten to throw tantrums and have to have everything on a silver platter. Some Boyfreinds and Husbands are like that too... Low maintenance means a person can do their job with little instruction and doesn't cause problems for anyone else. No silver platters required.
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They are politely calling you a sucker.
Answered by ipolkadot
Answered by ipolkadot
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It's a compliment. It means that you're sellf-sufficient and require little supervision or hand-holding to get the job done. Congratulations.
Answered by Still reading
Answered by Still reading
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It means you're fine working on your own. It's a compliment.
Answered by the Boss
Answered by the Boss
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It means the employee's salary and benefits are low.
Answered by SG Elite
Answered by SG Elite
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It is a good thong it means he doesnt have to talk to you about things you should do.
Answered by Tara
Answered by Tara
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It means that you take all the junk your manager gives you and like it. It means that you will do what ever the manager wants and you don't take up his/her time. Not a bad comment if you like your job and get paid well to do it.
Answered by kendall m
Answered by kendall m
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I have never heard of an employee described as low maintenance but there is a first for everything. I would assume it is a good thing and means that the employee does not need extra attention and is self motivated.
Answered by KEOE
Answered by KEOE
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You must be a very good worker.
"Low maintenance" means he is happy with you because you do your job without much coaching and follow-up.
Its good to be reffered to as "low maintenance"
Answered by summer97b
Answered by summer97b
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It means he can depend on you to get the job done without having to check up on you. He knows that you have common sense and will ask questions when needed and won't mess things up or procrastinate.
A high-maintenance person is flighty and needs someone to constantly check on them to keep them on schedule.
Answered by tiffany
Answered by tiffany
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It means that they do not require micromanagement, the boss doesn't have to spend a lot of time rechecking their work, making sure they get it done, the employee is not causing problems in the office or issuing a lot of complaints so the manager has to deal with that.
Generally, it's a compliment to be told you are a low maintenance employee.
Answered by hr4me
Answered by hr4me
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