I'm in a situation where I've been leapfrogged by a co-worker. He gets a lot more responsibility than me, although I have been there longer. He also asks for my assistance, and I feel like I'm a being a sucker by lending it to him. He gets the credit for the work, even if I figured out the problem. Should I stop helping him when he asks for help, as I am in competition with him for advancement?
2007-09-30 12:53:13 · 4 answers · asked by Bobbie B 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Technology
No. In technology careers, people recognize others who do not promote cooperation. What you should do is help him, but also promote the fact that you are helping him.
And you should figure out how show you are always improving on your own job, getting better. Thus by showing you are doing that and helping others, you should advance faster.
2007-10-01 08:24:13 · answer #1 · answered by kako 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he is skilled at socialization ,
And you are more isolationist .
Start getting out yourself and getting assistance to get things done .
Request more responsibility .
When you are tapped for assistance , time to say
"would love to but I am so overbooked , maybe later "
Sometimes advancement comes from getting more tasks done ,
Regardless of how .
He has mastered getting more done in a way that mirrors upper level managers .
Try it if you want to move up the ladder .
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2007-09-30 14:03:02 · answer #2 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a good thing to help co-workers. You gain good experience and also points with those you help. Just make sure that your supervisor is made aware of what you're doing!
2007-09-30 13:53:22 · answer #3 · answered by Geezer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
helping or rather mentoring a co-worker might lead you for promotion....just ensure that your boss know what you re doing to give you credit.
2007-10-01 03:30:33 · answer #4 · answered by Heartbeat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋