I've had several jobs in the past few months, some were direct hire while others were temporary, and I've noticed that I really don't get treated in a respectful and appreciative way. These jobs are all corporate office environment positions. I've been pressured to resign and I've had temporary assignments ended prematurely. I am a mature person with a master’s degree and I always have a positive attitude at work. I treat people with respect and I am always willing to help. I am not a confrontational person and after a little while at working at a job I always seem to rub at least one or two people the wrong way, especially my bosses. Am I being too passive? Should I be more confrontational in order to get some more respect or is it a question of finding the right place for me to work?
2006-09-17 04:58:45 · 5 answers · asked by R.B. #1 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
BTW, this treatment I speak of is more on a harassment level as opposed to having petty squabbles with bosses & co-workers. Basically, it seems like everywhere I work someone is always harrassing me for some reason. Is it because I'm not being firm enough at work?
2006-09-17 05:15:24 · update #1
Is it possible you are better educated than the people you work for/with? Maybe they think you are superior and are jealous, or imagine--in their feeble minds--that you look down on them.
I've been in the same situation and I know it can be very distressing.
If you are working through a temp agency, maybe you could talk to your agent about it and try to get assigned to more challenging positions where your education and ethics will be appreciated.
In Canada, I found the best temp jobs were with the federal government.
2006-09-17 05:14:36 · answer #1 · answered by The Gadfly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You seem like a well-balanced person. However, if something is happening over and over again, it may not be them, it may be you.
If you rub bosses the wrong way, do you have a lot of suggestions for improvement? Is all the work getting done on time? Is the work done to whatever standards the office has?
What sort of feedback did you receive from them? What reasons were given for termination?
Think on what was said to you. Think about the the environments. Did anything you say suddenly make another person change expression and tone?
You questions seems thoughtful, but if you keep getting fired, something is wrong.
2006-09-17 05:15:55 · answer #2 · answered by John T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is impossible to answer the question without having seen you at work. Often, our own idea of our behavior and how it is perceived by others is distorted. It is easy to look outside of yourself for the reason that you keep losing jobs and rubbing people the wrong way but if enough people have issue with you, it's time to take a step back and look at what you are doing to cause it. Maybe even ask coworkers and supervisors for feed back. Good luck to you in your quest for professional fulfillment.
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2006-09-17 09:38:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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