How important is recognition to you?

Answer 1

I know I don't want recognition as in celebrity fame. I know I DO want recognition in as much as appreciation of what I do. It's one of the measures you use to know you've done a good job. But at the end of the day I know if I've reached or exceeded my personal high standards and feel good about a job I've done, then as long as someone else is "happy" with it...then I've still achieved. It's nice for someone to say, "hey, good job well done" or even if they don't that, it's made a difference to them or things a bit easier....then to me, that's a job well done.
I'm actually thinking right now of primary school teachers...my 4 yr old started last September and it's made such a difference to him. Attitude, interaction, social skills, just in general he feels more included now, in everything. And he was already pretty gifted in reading/writing etc. So whenever I have my 15 mins every 6 months with his reception year teacher, I make sure I tell her "job well done and you've made such a difference", not because I want to please her but because it's true. And I'm sure,as in my past experience, it makes it all worthwhile.
Look at other jobs that are really important which the public take for granted, emergency services, nurses, doctors, teachers, who get soooooooo many complaints when things go wrong. Yet, they're not that well paid....and they do get a lot of criticism, so why do they keep doing that job? Because recognition, albeit small and knowing they ARE making a difference, makes it worthwhile.
I'd love to see all the money we pay celebs for "entertainment?" put towards these people. They themselves would love the money but being realistic, would settle for, instead of you reading up and following the antics of Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Nicole Ritchie, etc....or even worse, z celebs (who obviously go out of their way to try and get recognition), ..............just love to hear....."hey, you're doing a really good job and I appreciate that".
I had a good "career" non-celeb or famous, before becoming a stay at home mum 4 years ago. I was well known and respected within my small pond.....
But the BEST recognition I've had in the last 4 years, (actually, thinking back so I mean EVER), is my son saying I'm the best mum ever and I'm doing a good job. And my husband buying me flowers now and again with no prompt....that's the BEST recognition and that is extremely important to me. Because it puts everything in perspective.
Sorry I didn't mean this to sound like any kind of rant....just sitting back now appreciating how lucky I am and how other people have influenced that.
Oh, and when I'm feeling unappreciated....well, I can't do much on the 4yr old son ....but hubby gets the message. I stop washing/ironing/cooking/sorting out paperwork/cards to his family etc....he soon notices when he has to do that himself and suddenly appreciates me again! With flowers and a humble "sorry"!

Answer 2

There is the honest answer and the there is the "I am such a complete person who does not need any recognition as I am so sure of myself all of the time" answer. The honest answer is most people like to have recognition, some people need more recognition than others. I don't actually think there are that many people who would only do things for the recognition they might or might not get - it's a bit of a gamble isn't it!. I would also imagine that the people who say they never need any recognition or thanks for things they do for others would probably not thank other people for favours done for them - that's just rude! I'll be honest, I like to receive recognition for putting myself out - not all of the time for every little thing done - but its always nice to be thanked.

Answer 3

It's important to everyone, regardless of what they say, you can't go through life without wanting to be recognized, you will feel incredibly unappreciated, and slowly feel as if you are useless, starting to cause depression followed by drawing back from social events, weird how everything involves a long string of things like that. Recognition is important, everyone loves the feeling.

Answer 4

I'm trying to break this habbit, but recognition is very important to me...which needs to stop because its not about me.

Answer 5

I try to do good things without anyone noticing. I'd rather have no recognition.

Answer 6

It is nice to have recognition but it is not something I crave for
As long as people leave me to get on with things then I AM HAPPY

Answer 7

It's not. I know what I have done and that is enough. You should never do something , just so you get a thank you. If it better to give than to receive. This also goes with being praised. Get over yourself.

Answer 8

too important.