My official title is a "admin assistant". I work REALLY hard. Most days are very stressful but I have a salary that makes up for the stress and demands of the position. However, no matter how much I do at work or well I do my job - people always think they can dump on me and show me little respect. How do you demand respect from your co-workers without getting fired?
2007-06-04 07:06:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
You don't. You can't control the behavior of others.
If someone does something that is manifestly improper, then it is reasonable for you to point that out to them. But beyond that, if you work with jerks, you won't be able to fix them.
2007-06-04 07:09:27 · answer #1 · answered by AngiesHusband 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Earning respect is hard and time consuming for some, where other people just command respect in any situation. 100% self confidence is needed for someone to show you respect. if you do not have the confidence that demands respect then be the best at what you do. Do everything you are asked in a timely manner, be thourough, anal retentive and never show weakness. However, you have to ask yourself if people are really disrespecting you or is your job not condusive to people showing you respect. I.E. The people that are the best at there respective jobs often feel over worked or dumped on because their work load is higher than other people in the same field. where as upper management dumps so much on this person because they want things done right and can not rely on others to get it done as good as you could. This may or may not be your situation, if you honestly feel disrespected by your co-workers treating you badly then you either need to have a talk with them on an individual basis or get better at your job (not saying your bad its just some people i run into are in denial that they might not be very good at what they are doing regardless of how hard they work)
2007-06-04 07:22:01 · answer #2 · answered by Roaddawg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately , the more you "demand" it the less you will get.
Treat your coworkers with respect, set boundaries for what is and is not allowed in the office, work within those boundaries yourself and give those under you a forum, opportunity to talk about problems, share ideas , etc.
Set reasonable boundaries aobut how, when and where these things are to be expressed.
Unfortunately there are those in this wold who were never taught respect and just do not know how to be respectful, but for the most part, if you follow the above, you will gain, earn respect and not have to demand it
2007-06-04 07:12:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to step up your efforts to be taken as more than an admin assistant. Do you speak the language of the executives? This is a major advantage to being taken seriously. Make sure your bosses know that you have career in mind and do not intend to stay an admin. This is sometimes a wonderful way to move up the corporate ladder as well as to be taken seriously.
The bosses that talk down to you...let them know in a nice way that you feel it is demeaning. Sometimes bosses just don't realize the way they treat you. If you do not feel comfortable doing this then perhaps one of your other bosses might speak with them for you.
2007-06-04 07:13:29 · answer #4 · answered by vivianeofthemists 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont demand always earn. if you respect them they will respect you. maybe you just give off that you dont really like them of dont smile enough or get on with them. get to know the people around you more talking to them in a more friendly nice manner and you will get that back.
2007-06-04 07:10:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With work problems its a cant win deal , complain and they will make life hell. I reported something and life became hell , had to retire early stress took its toll . 25 yeats loyal employee best attendance took calls on my time off etc,,,best to look for something else. heart atacks hurt.. My life is so much better now Look after number ONE
2007-06-04 07:16:15 · answer #6 · answered by Grand pa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tattled as quickly as and regretted it. fairly than get mad or tell him your annoyed with him, i could take him up on his notice and say on account which you're so busy that a daily or weekly notice works large and you need him to proceed doing that. you desire proceed in a expert way. If he makes any variety of remark that the notice replaced into meant as sarcasm (which of path you recognize it replaced into), i could in simple terms blow precise over that and proceed approximately how the daily written replace is an incredible concept.
2016-12-12 11:18:44 · answer #7 · answered by cosner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You problem is obvious. Respect is something you earn. You never demand respect. With that attitude, you will never be respected.
2007-06-04 07:09:53 · answer #8 · answered by TAT 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Talk to them 1on1 in private and let them know it is not acceptable behavior
2007-06-04 07:09:44 · answer #9 · answered by fisherman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can demand,all you want,but you're not going to get it. you have to EARN respect.
so figure out what it is you're doing wrong,and fix it.
2007-06-04 07:14:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋