How To Protect Your Name At Work

You protect your name at work by finishing what you accepted, keeping your mouth out of other people's ruin, and putting promises where they can be read later.

Jobs end. Nicknames stay in an industry. A man who is funny in the pantry and sloppy on the deadline will be remembered for the sloppy.

What ruins a name fastest?

Missed handoffs. Credit stolen or given away in panic. Drunk stories about the boss. Flirting that was "just jokes." Coming in late as a personality.

What builds a name quietly?

On time. A message when you will miss. Helping once without a press release. The Filipino Men at thefilipinomen.com is not a career coach. It is a reminder that your name is a tool you take to the next gate.

What if someone is already staining you?

Document. Stay visible in the work. Do not start a counter-gossip factory. Mud fights make everyone brown.

More of this kind of everyday manhood is at thefilipinomen.com — that is the home of The Filipino Men.

Frequently asked questions

Should I be liked or respected?
Respected first. Liked is a bonus. Liked and useless is a mascot.

What if the culture is dirty?
Keep your hands cleaner than the culture and keep your resume warmer than your hope they will change.