I seem to be in a kind of power struggle at work. I came to this new job in a new place with lots of experience and the ability to voice my opinion. Now I get told "don't concern yourself with that" whenever I bring up "issues." I want to do a good job, start out on the right path. I don't want to usurp the supervisor's abilities, but then again I DO have new and different experiences to draw on...
Help! What should I do???
2006-06-11 12:36:22 · 5 answers · asked by U-man 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Are these issues about other employees that you don't know or from office gossip? I would learn to do my job and feel the place first before voicing opinions. They may start seeing you as a trouble maker and avoid you later. Try to use your past experience in ways to benefit your current position to perform and excel your duties, then they will see you in a different way to listen more from your performance. Remember action speaks louder than words.
2006-06-11 12:46:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say how new you are to this job. It would make a difference. I mean, if you have only been there a week or two, I would say to kick back for another couple of weeks. However, if you have been there a month or longer, then we can talk! If you have been there at least a month, I think it's time to shine a little bit, you know, let your presence be known. I'm not sure what you do, but it sounds as though you work in an office setting. If it is your supervisor that you are being held back by, that makes it sticky, but not impossible! If it is your super, maybe what you should try first, is to present whatever idea you have to bring to the table to him/her, alone, no one else there, that way you have their undivided attention. Make sure when you do, that you bring it to them in a dynamic way. In other words, make sure they are pickin' up, what you're layin' down! You know, that they understand and see exactly what you are proposing, and they can see it in the same light as you. Be prepared, be confident, but be smart. He/She is your super, and that alone earns them your respect. The chain of command is real, and we are all expected to follow it. Now, after you have done that, if you still don't feel they are giving your input just consideration, then I would privately go and talk to their supervisor, let them know what the deal is. I would make sure and relate to this person, however, that, "I really like my Super, it's just that I can't seem to get into position on their GOOD side". I want to say, "good luck", I think you are gonna do a great job! I sure would like to know what happens! Email me at: trs-eppler@sbcglobal.net, and let me know, OK.
2006-06-11 20:30:08 · answer #2 · answered by maudiemelvirda@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just do your own job, but take notice of problems. Write them down & place the notes in your drawer or locker. I did this about the US flag, as it was torn up & looked terrible! I wrote up a really patriotic note about how I feel about the flag, & that I always salute it when I come to work each day. Guess what they did after lockers got checked? They bought a new flag & it was flying when I came in to work the next day.
2006-06-11 19:43:24 · answer #3 · answered by mrsdebra1966 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get that a lot. I usually sit back and do my job, exactly the way they want, until they have things so f**ked-up that they don't know what to do.
Then I come along and bail them out, shaking by head a little, with that cocky smile I've become so famous for, lately. It really gets under their skin. But, then again, whenever they don't understand what I'm trying to tell them, and don't even try to understand, that gets under MY skin, so I guess we're even.
2006-06-11 19:47:42 · answer #4 · answered by 42ITUS™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait until you are there awhile. Then they will listen.
2006-06-11 19:40:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋