hi All :) .. Do you work harder to achieve praise or to avoid criticism? ;D?

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Answer 1

In reality, I think it is to achieve praise. No matter how successful you become, you'll always recieve criticism, it's just how life goes. This is a great question, and I think people need to stop and look at this one. Here's a star for you! ^_^

Answer 2

In the past, I worked harder for praise. But I was surrounded by objective, intelligent, and even kindly people so it was possible to receive praise.

I now work with people who are very cold. It would not be possible for me to receive any good feedback from them that was genuine.

We all get the standard, "you are doing great" and at the end of the year.

The only people who are praised or rewarded are a small group of favorites.

We have these meetings where it is just to pat the backs of the Faves. Some of us just smile and say, "yeah, right". Some people are outright angry and others pretend like it is wonderful (they behave like the people of North Korea when interviewed - "the leader is good!")

Now, if you make the mistake of messing up (I have been here several years and have only made about 5 mistakes), then watch out! You will be embarrassed, dressed down, etc....depending on the situation, you will be blessed if you are not fired.

There is so much crap around here and the policies are not even handedly enforced, so the short answer is I WORK TO AVOID PROBLEMS. I do some things extra JUST TO MAKE SURE THINGS ARE OKAY AND TO CYA (i think that is what it is called).

I don't expect any praise here. I am just doing what i have to do, paying bills, and such, until my husband gets this great job he is lined up for...I will leave one day.

Answer 3

[Hi, Kim. I just "discovered" you today and although I'm sure I'll be following you from here on out this will likely be the only question of yours I'll ever answer because it really caused me to look into myself.]

I love your question but it's also a loaded question. My answer would be NEITHER. I love to work hard but only because I find in myself the drive to work harder. Praise and criticism, although both are valid reasons for motivation, come from others. Others may influence you and even judge your work if they want but at the end of the day it's only you that can defend the quality of your work so the true motivation for working harder should come from within.

We are the harshest critics of ourselves and our own works. If we work to the best of our ability praise and criticism are only footnotes. Praise does help because it lets you know that your work is now benchmarked and that hopefully you can find it within yourself to set the bar higher next time. Criticism, on the other hand, should never be avoided. Learning from our mistakes is one of the ways that some of our greatest discoveries and inventions have been made.

Answer 4

Well I don't take criticism well and if that is all someone heaps on me then most likely the things they want me to do are strangely going to have a very low priority, if not out and out avoided. On the other hand if I see something that can be improved it will generally bug me till I fix it. I certainly like praise, provided it is genuine, and I will certainly work harder for someone that makes me feel that I'm appreciated, but that really doesn't happen that much in this world, and my real driver comes from inside, and that is just to do the best I can.

Answer 5

Here's my thoughts on your question.Sometimes people or a person has to receive a little criticism in order to work smarter and get something done correctly.Rather than finding out later the work was done for naught,and failed in the attempt for the ideas to take flight,and be shot down later by the public eye or professional critics.Only then can one be praised in those achievement or goals that a person or team strive for to accomplish.

Answer 6

This is a great question. I've never thought about this before. I think I work hard to avoid criticism; but I think I work harder to achieve praise because there isn't as much effort put into being defensive.

Answer 7

That depends on what caliber of personality the person possesses. People pleasers tend to always want to achieve others' approval. Note that these type of people also build their life on what others' think, thus they are usually sad people. On the flipside of the coin, people who try to stay under the radar and avoid critisim usually are self centered egotistic people as their bad habits and ways are not being scrutinized and evaluated. I am no psychologist, just through expierence have I seen these occurences take fold in life. As for me, I no longer give a damn what other people think of me, I feel their opinion does not change whether I wear blue that day or pink!

Answer 8

You know....sitting here.... got me to thinking about how we are taught from childhood to seek praise. Society in general drills that into our heads so we are brainwashed into thinking we need it. From the time we are potty trained ...with praises of ...Good job sweety...etc...we go through life seeking it. From our parents, teachers, coaches, and peers we have been taught to seek praise....so I do believe that subconsciously we are programed to seek it. The other side of the coin is to avoid criticism. So being the negative side of praise we would naturally try and avoid it. Whether or not how hard we work at seeking one or the other...I would think depends on what the circumstances are and how we were influenced in our raising.

Answer 9

In fact I want to do as well as I can cause in the end the result of the event effect me bad or good and I wanna be happy all time...If it will be bad, it brings me wrong results that make me unhappy... so I work harder nor for praise or avoid criticisim I just work hard just for my happiness and well-being =) Also when I work so much, I have right to say myself yes at least I've tried to do it...otherwise I've felt myself gulity...

Take care =)

Answer 10

dca20333

You are completely right, I would have said very close to the same thing. Great answer!


Working for praise is not a good thing to do. You come dependent on it. Most people don't even give praise. So stop waiting for them. Just be happy with your self and your work!