why do we work for no thanks or appreciation?

Answer 1

As thats what work is all about, but it does not hurt for someone to say thanks once in a while. Manners cost nothing.

Answer 2

Because your employers show you their gratitude in the form of a paycheck, not always in the form of a pat on the back. The working stiff has never been applauded for his or her efforts; the difference is, now we think we should be.

For a quick class on reality and "working the system," I suggest you read "Water for Elephants" (to get an idea of how bad things COULD be--how would you like to get thrown from a train simply because you had the audacity to show up at payday too many times when no pay was coming?) and watch seasons 2 and 3 of "The Shield" (preferably on DVD, as a marathon)--pay particular attention to CC Pounder's character. She has to suck it up all kinds of ways, but she realizes she has to, so she does (to some extent).

If you are so upset because you feel unappreciated at work, you probably feel unappreciated at life in general. Try volunteering someplace that really needs the help. No pay, great appreciation. That can help to round out your overall life experiences.

Answer 3

Any worthwhile supervisor or boss will show appreciation for a job well done and as a matter of politeness give you an occasional "thank you." However, I'm sure that part of your employment package didn't include such so take their money, which you earn, to your bank. That's apparently all you're going to get. Some people don't have a clue and your boss appears to be one of them.

Answer 4

Unfortunately it is the world we live in. It depends on what aspect you look at it from. If you are a Christian the Bible states that you should do your "good works" in private and not draw attention to what you are doing. However, it is also good to thank someone for what they have done, whether paid or unpaid. It can make such a difference to their whole outlook on life.

It takes nothing to say thank you for a job well done and does means such a lot.

Answer 5

We don't all work for no thanks/appreciation! I get told almost every day when I've done a good job; I get thank-you cards and public recognition several times a year. I'm by no means the only star at my job.

On the other hand, I don't make six figures, and I never will. Sometimes, if you're looking for more job satisfaction, you have to give up the big bucks to get it.

Answer 6

OK! We work for wages and that should be enough but it is not. In a good situation an occasional "Thank you" is a lovely bonus in the same way as when the Boss frames his instructions with "Will you ------ please. Thanks" We all know the real situation but that wording makes it feel somehow different. I think it's called courtesy> I have carried out various bits of voluntary work with youngsters for most of my adult life. like many voluntary workers being thanked is always a surprise, being criticised is par for the course even when you pay your own expenses as many voluntary workers do

Answer 7

Spoken or written thanks and appreciation are bonuses at a job. I have my job because my employer chose me over hundreds of other people who want my job. If anything, I should be thanking my employer.

That being said, I ended up with a wonderful supervisor who daily praises us and thanks us for the work we do. So there are managers out there like that, and if praise is something you need to hear regularly, it may be time to find a new job.

Answer 8

It is your choice; you do as you see fit. If there is a need, you help. It is not always necessary for someone to thank you. Sometimes they find it embarrassing. The Bible says: when you pray, pray in secret so as your Father can reward you in secret. Don't be like the hypocrites going around the streets saying look what I have done. We work for no thanks on this earth but your Father sees everything you do and your rewards are in heaven. It is called "unconditional LOVE."

Answer 9

I am a housewife and by the end of this month, I will be the main caregiver for our daughter, our first born, while my husband is finishing grad school and working . If my husband did not appreciate what I do, he wouldn't be my husband.

However, if you do not feel appreciated, maybe you're not in the right job/career. Although, everybody goes through periods of not feeling appreciated in their jobs, even if they are in the right calling. My husband felt it on his pastoral internship and he knows he will feel it when he is in a church. Yet, he knows it is where he is supposed to be.

Answer 10

Some do things just to survive. Some do things like working at the local food bank for the good feeling that they helped someone.

Answer 11

I prefer to not be thanked. After all I contribute so little and do a very poor quality job. To be thanked would feel sarcastic.
I think I should get what I deserve.