I work in an unusually high-stressed call center (due to a faulty website on the company's part) but still manage to take about twice as many calls per day as the next highest person. Unfortunately, neither my boss nor my supervisor try to include me in recent news or events (eg. bonus incentives, additional work loads, training new employees, handling calls from 'elite' agents) and just recently I observed a loud/flamboyant co-worker get promoted to the newly created position of 'senior cust. serv rep'. I perceive the reason is others don't take me as sociable but that's just because when I started I was under great anxiety which often makes me withdraw into my work. The point is I've changed and the anxiety has tapered off but it seems the damage has been done. I've already told my supervisor not to hesitate to delegate more responsibilites off to me but it is not working. It seems only the 'chatty' people who over-socialize get the most recognition or whatever. What can I do?
2006-11-28 12:57:52 · 3 answers · asked by jesse 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Hey, I've worked with someone that said the exact same things you've said. Not sure about your situation, but my coworker took every opportunity to point out that they "manage to take twice as many calls per day as the next highest person" (no kidding, exact same words). I can tell you that this person is considered a pain in the *ss, always telling everyone how great they are, but overworked, and wish they had time to waste like everyone else. Not saying that's you, but you might try looking in the mirror before assuming you're being passed over for not being social. If you really are getting the shaft, find another employer that will appreciate your skills and work ethic.
2006-11-28 13:05:03 · answer #1 · answered by huh? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
THE SQEAKY WHEEL GETS THE GREASE. WHATS YOUR AGE? THAT COULD BE A KEY FACTOR. THE ABILITY TO RELATE TO AND COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR COWORKERS IS AN UNDENIABLE ASSET WHEN IT COMES TO PROMOTIONS. BEGIN THE COFFEE POT CONVERSATIONS BUT KEEP IN MIND THERES A DOWNSIDE TO THAT. THOSE THAT RECOGNIZE YOUR ABILITIES WILL USE IT AGAINST YOU. GOOD LUCK
GOD BLESS
2006-11-28 21:05:31 · answer #2 · answered by thewindowman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bosses dont praise, they expect
2006-11-28 20:58:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋