GET ON THE BOSS'S GOOD SIDE

HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU GET ON YOUR BOSS'S GOOD SIDE:

You might be the best, most qualified employee on the job, but if your boss doesn't like you . . . you could still get canned. With that in mind, here are some tips for getting on your boss's good side:

#1.) Don't make too many demands, or complain too much. Nobody likes a complainer. If you're always making demands, or requesting time off . . . your boss might start thinking about replacing you with someone who's a little lower-maintenance.

#2.) Mentor colleagues . . . and become a "go-to" guy. Basically, if your co-workers like you, it's going to be a lot harder to fire you. Plus, if you're more reliable than other people in the office . . . that makes you more valuable to the company.

#3.) Don't leave until five minutes after your boss does. You want your boss to think you really care about your job (--even though you don't). A great way to do that is to wait until just after he leaves the office . . . before calling it a day.

#4.) Pay attention to the tiniest of details. Be on time to meetings, spell check all your emails, and return phone calls. A lot of time, it's the small stuff that will determine whether you get to keep your job . . . or have to hit the unemployment line.

#5.) Be direct with your boss. If you're worried you're going to get canned, ask your boss what you can do to prevent that from happening. And if you're really worried you're going to get fired, consider taking a pay cut. (Yahoo Hot Jobs)