3 things you should never tell your manager, from an HR professional

Valerie Rodriguez; Alyssa Powell/BI

• Valerie Rodriguez, an HR director, advises against oversharing personal details with managers.
• The modern workplace encourages authenticity, but oversharing can lead to uncomfortable situations.
• Rodriguez says sharing things like weekend plans and personal problems can hurt more than help.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Valerie Rodriguez, a 31-year-old HR director in New Jersey. It has been edited for length and clarity.