i recently got bumped up to a supervisory position. there is one other person with the same job as me, who has had it for a long time. sometimes our boss asks me to do things that the other one says "isn't part of the normal routine" and says i am sucking up to the boss. all i want to do is my job! who's right?
2007-04-28 02:40:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I don't think it's "sucking up." I think it's going the extra mile. It depends on how "out there" the request is. There's a fine line between going the extra mile and being exploited. There's a lot of competition out there and the way to being an extraordinary employee (and person) sometimes means going that extra mile. That other person has been in that position a long time and probably hasn't moved for that reason. It's easy to become complacent. I'm sure (s)he feels a bit threatened by you.
Do what YOU feel is right for you and don't fret about what that other person says. Sounds to me like you're doing an awesome job. How do you think you were chosen to move in the first place?! By being a GREAT employee!
Keep up the good work. You go girl!
~Sandy
2007-04-28 02:47:43 · answer #1 · answered by danemaniac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right to do what your boss is asking as long as it does not violate any regulations of your company or put you in any risk of injuring yourself or those that work with/for you. A lot of times, things come up that are "out of the norm" for what you do on a daily basis, but everyone at every job has to be able to adapt to the change and overcome it.
The other person sounds like he/she is not used to change or is just lazy. Then again this person could be jealous that you have advance in your career, and that he/she has gotten stuck where they are.
2007-04-28 02:56:51 · answer #2 · answered by ckt8970 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know why you did it in your heart and that is all that matters. I've always been a hard worker. It had nothing to do with sucking up or what I could get out of it. My parents raised me to work hard and that is simply a part of who I am. It sounds like you are the same way. It's pretty bad when a person can not do a good job without getting a negative label placed on them. Keep doing what you know is right and don't worry about what others say, they are just jealous.
2007-04-28 02:46:16 · answer #3 · answered by tcb396 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should definately do what your boss is asking you to do. It's not "sucking up", it's doing your job. I'm sure if your co-worked looks at the job description carefully there is a line in there that states "and any other duties as assigned" As a supervisor, there is not cut and dry "normal routine"
2007-04-28 03:31:58 · answer #4 · answered by Mom of 2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what the boss wants you to do. If it's really outside the scope of your work, if it's *his* work that you're doing, or it's something that's questionable in nature, don't do it. If caught, you might get all the blame.
However, if you think the job he's making you do is not illegal in any way, not going to get others in trouble, not morally wrong, etc. then go ahead and do it! If the job/task's nature is done in good faith, it may become an advantage for you in the future.
2007-04-28 03:16:28 · answer #5 · answered by sun_f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your boss asks you to do something, you should do it. Just because it's not part of the normal routine, doesn't mean he/she can't make it your job. There's always a clause at the end of every job description I've ever seen that reads "and other duties as assigned".
Sounds like your co-worker just doesn't want anyone showing him or her up.
Sandy
2007-04-28 02:43:53 · answer #6 · answered by Sandy M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This kind of thing can depend a lot on the size and culture of your company. But if you are unclear about your job duties, why don't you sit down with your boss and discuss his expectations of you. If you are willing to go beyond the call of duty on some tasks, it may put you in a better position to move up in the company vs. you non-willing co-worker.
2007-04-28 02:49:28 · answer #7 · answered by Angie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ouch! not following (reasonable) instructions from your superior is INSUBORDINATION, a dismisable offence after the proper procedures are implemented. Some people love their jobs, others just get by. If you're the latter, do you want to be there forever??
2007-04-28 02:46:06 · answer #8 · answered by daddywozabankrobber 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have a lot of resposibility. Just follow your instinct as to what is right. No, you aren't sucking up!!!
2007-04-28 02:43:52 · answer #9 · answered by Me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignore him. Remember what you said; "...has had it for a long time..."
Right now, especially right now, you need to listen to your boss, not some disgruntled employee who has no one to blame but himself for slow progress.
2007-04-28 02:47:11 · answer #10 · answered by surffsav 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋