Four Questions to Ask a Potential Manager
Happiness on the job sometimes comes down to one person: Your manager.
在工作上是否能够获得快乐有时候是由一个人决定的，那就是：你的经理
Your manager can matter more than money, title or benefits. People don't always quit jobs, they sometimes quit bosses. Many workers leave a position because they're unhappy with their bosses.
你的经理能够决定的事情不止是你的工资，职位或福利。人们不会总是因为工作辞职，而是因为上司。很多人离开一个职位是因为和上司相处不好。
On the other hand, if you genuinely like and respect your boss, your job can be rewarding, fulfilling and even fun. But how can you ensure that you and your potential boss will get along?
另一方面，如果你从心底喜欢、尊敬你的上司，你的工作就会变得值得付出，你会从中获得满足感，甚至快乐。但是你怎么确定你和你将来的上司能够相处好呢?
While there are no guarantees, you can often recognize a boss who's right for you -- if you ask the right questions.
虽然并没有百分之百的保证，但是，如果你向未来的雇主提问以下问题的话，你可以知道一位上司是否适合你。
The Ideal Employee
理想的员工
Do you want to know what your potential manager will expect from you?
你想知道潜在雇主对你有什么期望吗?
Ask her, "What's your ideal employee like?"
问她"你心目中的理想员工是什么样的呢?"
If her ideal employee works long hours on a regular basis, expect to do the same.
如果她心目中的理想员工是在正常上班时间之外还长时间加班，那就要做好这样做的准备。
If her ideal employee is someone who never questions procedure, don't plan to arrive and immediately implementnew ideas.
如果她心目中的理想员工是永远不会对程序质疑，那你就不要妄想刚进公司就可以实施新的想法。
If her ideal employee works independently, rest assured that you won't be micro-managed.
如果她心目中的理想员工是可以自己独立工作，那么你就会知道在接下来的工作中你不会时刻被监视着。
You're likely to be happier on the job if you and your potential manager have similar working styles. After all, everyone deserves a manager who thinks that they're the ideal employee.
如果你的未来经理和你有相同的工作习惯，那么你在这份工作上获得快乐的可能性就更大。毕竟，每个人都值得拥有一位认为他们是理想员工的经理。
The Skinny on the Staff
与员工相处的细节
You can tell a lot about your potential manager from his staff.
从他手下的人员那里你可以知道很多关于未来经理的事情。
Ask him, "Can you tell me about the people I'd be working with? How long have you worked with them?"
问他："可以请您讲讲我即将要共事的职员吗?您和他们一起工作多久了?"
Pay attention to how well your potential boss seems to know his staff. Can he list their individual accomplishments? Is he proud of them?
要注意你未来的经理了解他的.员工到什么程度。他是否能够例举出他们的成就?是否以他们为傲?
Note his tone and energy when he talks about his team. Does he sound upbeat and positive? Or is there a hint of frustrationor disappointment in his voice?
注意他在说到他的团队时的语调和神态。他的声音听起来是否是积极乐观的?又或者是他的声音里暗含着失望和挫败的感觉?
Also note how long his staff has worked with him. High turnover can be a red flag, and happy employees are more likely to stay put.
另外也要注意他和其团队一起工作了多久。高频率的人员流动可能是一种红色警示，快乐的员工都会选择留在同一个职位上。
