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I started a new job about a year ago and it has been a really interesting learning experience.
I've always done ok at work. I am a decent performer, generally well-liked by my peers and management. But a little under the radar. I get my job done, but my contributions probably seem invisible. They are most noticeable when I leave.
And I have heard through the grapevine stuff I have setup sticks around long after I am gone.
This new job was a super new experience for me. I was referred by a trusted friend to one of the mangers. I happened to luck out a few months later and a new senior leader joined the team who was close to one of my most recently added professional cheerleaders. So the new exec had already heard good things about me.
So what this means is I am more "insider" than I have ever been at any company. And wow it is so I tersting how different being an "insider" feels vs just being regular Joe employee.
I am doing nothing new, I am doing the same things I have done in every organization I have worked at. But now it is extra visible and people are extra appreciative. People want to hear about my process changes and I am encouraged to share them with the whole company. It is so strange and baffling to me. It makes me feel like I was super under appreciated in a myriad of previous jobs. People are also very receptive to my input. Strange indeed.
I started a new job about a year ago and it has been a really interesting learning experience.
I've always done ok at work. I am a decent performer, generally well-liked by my peers and management. But a little under the radar. I get my job done, but my contributions probably seem invisible. They are most noticeable when I leave.
And I have heard through the grapevine stuff I have setup sticks around long after I am gone.
This new job was a super new experience for me. I was referred by a trusted friend to one of the mangers. I happened to luck out a few months later and a new senior leader joined the team who was close to one of my most recently added professional cheerleaders. So the new exec had already heard good things about me.
So what this means is I am more "insider" than I have ever been at any company. And wow it is so I tersting how different being an "insider" feels vs just being regular Joe employee.
I am doing nothing new, I am doing the same things I have done in every organization I have worked at. But now it is extra visible and people are extra appreciative. People want to hear about my process changes and I am encouraged to share them with the whole company. It is so strange and baffling to me. It makes me feel like I was super under appreciated in a myriad of previous jobs. People are also very receptive to my input. Strange indeed.
Have you had this feeling?
isn't it nice to be on the advantageous side of the boat? i wish i'd be lucky enough in my lifetime to be in an insider at work.
It's a valid observation. When people have a certain view of you, whether it's positive, negative, or neutral - it's hard to shake it. Enjoy it, and I'm glad you are somewhere that you're valued!
There is a developing clique of young adults at my place of work. All started by two people who started dating (a douche-bag and one of those idiot pretty girls who fall for douche-bags). She always has this look of guilt on her face. Then her friend got hired. Her friend is one of those ugly on the outside and ugly in the inside types who cannot stand or comprehend anything that doesn't reflect the status quo. She is also extremely stupid, not being able to recognize spilled wine in front of her by either smell or appearance even with the broken bottle sitting right in front of her face and thinking Finding Dory has a "complex" plot "Omg, I just really need to see it " (She is college aged). Then there is one of the newer people, who was a very hard worker originally. He joined the developing clique and began acting like a little girl, running around and whispering things as if he was spreading rumors or gossip and acting like he was too good to greet certain people all of a sudden.
Adults behaving like they were in high-school and seeing men act like little girls running around giggling and gossiping have always been some of my biggest pet peeves, even when I was a kid.
There is another clique, but i'll describe that one later.
Some places are going to have better management than others, some are going to be more appreciative than others. The only way to show REAL Appreciation is to see that reflective in your pay increases however.
"Atta Boys" don't pay the bills. So talk is cheap IMO. The employer can give the "atta boy"s until they are blue in the face, I could care less if it the pay doesn't reflect the appreciation.
A lot of employers like to give the verbal great job constantly, which is good positive reinforcement but if thats all you get after a few years with the company time to leave.
There is a developing clique of young adults at my place of work. All started by two people who started dating (a douche-bag and one of those idiot pretty girls who fall for douche-bags). She always has this look of guilt on her face. Then her friend got hired. Her friend is one of those ugly on the outside and ugly in the inside types who cannot stand or comprehend anything that doesn't reflect the status quo. She is also extremely stupid, not being able to recognize spilled wine in front of her by either smell or appearance even with the broken bottle sitting right in front of her face and thinking Finding Dory has a "complex" plot "Omg, I just really need to see it " (She is college aged). Then there is one of the newer people, who was a very hard worker originally. He joined the developing clique and began acting like a little girl, running around and whispering things as if he was spreading rumors or gossip and acting like he was too good to greet certain people all of a sudden.
Adults behaving like they were in high-school and seeing men act like little girls running around giggling and gossiping have always been some of my biggest pet peeves, even when I was a kid.
There is another clique, but i'll describe that one later.
I think that your ideas are being received well and you're enjoying it. I hope you enjoy everyday you have with this company. Not often to see someone post "I LOVE my job and am super happy at it"...
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i wish i'd be lucky enough in my lifetime to be in an insider at work.
" (She is college aged). Then there is one of the newer people, who was a very hard worker originally. He joined the developing clique and began acting like a little girl, running around and whispering things as if he was spreading rumors or gossip and acting like he was too good to greet certain people all of a sudden.
