A job expert has warned Aussies to never talk about politics or religion at work because it could cost them a promotion.
Tammie Christofis Ballis, 37, a career coach at Realistic Careers, suggested workers avoid the potentially explosive topics if they’re focused on career progression at their company.
Ms Christofis Ballis told Daily Mail Australia she noticed an uptick in political conversations in the workplace – and even in job interviews.
‘Every time there is a US election it has divided people,’ she said.
‘And when a worker is not on the same side as the person talking about it, they get vilified. So it can cost you job opportunities, it could cost you promotions.’
The career coach said even when an employee declines to openly choose a political side, they can also antagonise their colleagues.
‘A personal friend of mine who worked at big company years ago said everyone was talking about wanting Hillary Clinton to get in,’ Ms Christofis Ballis said.
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