2006-10-03 23:43:26 · 12 answers · asked by Tevez32 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If the job is underpaid, then the employer is getting his "value for money." You do not belong to your job and your job is not who you are.
You "owe" your employer what she/he is paying for. If you have a "job description," then that is your guide. It is also your employer's guide. If you don't have a written job description, then you have to rely on feedback. If employers are not happy, they will usually say so; almost always, in fact. If employers are happy or very satisfied, they will rarely or very seldomly say so. That means that if you don't hear any complaints, you are justified in assuming that you are working to satisfaction. This is especially true the longer you work in a place. You should also take into consideration the "norm" for the other workers, your colleagues, at the workplace. You should neither try to exceed their best efforts, nor should you be a burden adding to their work load. That is the respect and solidarity that workers need to have for each other.
You only "owe" your employer as much respect as he/she affords to you. The best way for an employer to show respect is by paying good wages.
If you can join a union, then do so. Unions help employers and employees to clearly define what job descriptions are. If there is no union, see if one can be started. Do this discretely by contacting a local union federation; employers are very irrational about unions although they are beneficial for both employers and employees.
Good luck.
2006-10-04 00:27:07 · answer #1 · answered by Sincere Questioner 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Suggestion - it's not giving *yourself* value for money. Apart from all the dangers of having the employer notice, and fire you (underpaid jobs are not usually managed with a great deal of care and consideration for staff morale) you'll be putting yourself into a state of mind where you become used to giving less than your best ... and then if you're not careful this becomes a lifetime's habit and you won't achieve your full potential.
I know, because I've been there myself - the job wasn't exactly underpaid, but I wasn't being respected for my skills, which weren't being used; I hadn't been given the proper training to fit into the organisation; and I soon discovered ways of hiding - but then I realised that I was putting more effort into hiding and decieving my employer than I was putting into the job, and I started to dislike myself for it. Fortunately I was given a good talking-to by someone who cared enough to pick me up and set me right, but I lost a lot of self-respect and the ability to motivate myself.
If you can possibly think of ways in which you can ultimately get yourself a better job - perhaps by training or other study - then you might treat your present state as a learning opportunity and resolve to do better next time around (better than your present employer, I mean) and the future could be a whole lot brighter.
I hope that helps a little.
2006-10-04 00:00:32 · answer #2 · answered by mrsgavanrossem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lazy is a measure of work output determined by your employer, not by you. If you are doing what you are told to do, then you are not lazy. If you feel that your boss is asking too much and not paying enough, you can quit. These are your options. You could join a union, but those are a scarce as hen's teeth these days, at least in the USA.
2006-10-03 23:59:11 · answer #3 · answered by Sugarface 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the job is done to the satisfaction on the firm no. Though it begs the question who decides the value of the job you or the employer.
2006-10-03 23:48:38 · answer #4 · answered by Jim G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you enjoy your job and are treated with respect then you should do your best! If your boss is driving around in a Ferrari and is only paying you minimum wage then you should only be doing the minimum amount of work possible!!
2006-10-04 00:02:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, Its not living up to your potential. You should always try to do your best even in the worst conditions. You will be comfortable with yourself and not need others for fulfillment.
The saying are
Live life to its fullest
Work Hard play harder
Nothing about being lazy, Sorry.
2006-10-03 23:53:38 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course it is. You agreed to do the job at the rate given so you are not providing value for money.
If you don't like the job, do yourself and your employer a favour. Find another one.
2006-10-03 23:45:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, it is. You should do your best no matter how much you are paid. If you don't like the pay, get a different job.
2006-10-03 23:46:58 · answer #8 · answered by Pandak 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, becuase you were aware of what the pay was going to be before you accepoted the job.
2006-10-03 23:45:55 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Of course it is, YOU accepted the job with the conditions and pay outlined, so do it or go look for another one.
2006-10-03 23:45:39 · answer #10 · answered by fed up with stupid questions 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋