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Are you good at your Job?
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Some people are happy to just turn up and go through the motions.
Some people really couldn't give a shit and frankly it's amazing that they are still employed.
Others tho.
Are amazing at what they do, don't seek any attention or recognition and just get on with it every damn day and produce the goods.
Then we have:
Those who think they are the dogs bollox,and don't we all know it suck up to management and take credit for everything and expect everyone to be able to work the HRS they do and if not your clearly not committed to the company for many years I have used a term for these people " work perverts"
For whom work is everything to the point of it being creepy.
So which category are you in!
A not give a fucker?
A turn up and go through motions automaton?
Great at your job and don't seek recognition?
A work pervert and by Christ everyone knows it? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Great at my job and committed to what we stand for, but definitely have a life outside work.
...when recognition comes my way I'm happy about it but I don't need it to function.
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I was very good at my job, so was Mr N. Both of us were frequently asked to return after we left. However we both sought some kind of acknowledgement that we were good at what we were doing. Firstly via our salary and secondly by recognition at appraisals etc |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’d like to think I’m great at my job.
I opted out of the WhatsApp and teams groups as was tired of the suck ups kissing arse every 5 minutes.
So long as my customers like me and therefore spend, then that’s good enough for me |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Love my job and been told I'm very good at it.
If you want a second job modelling your stockings for me, pop round will you  x"
How do you know that's not my 1st job?  |
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"Fab at my job but getting to the stage where I will just do it and not go the extra mile as I am getting paid no more than someone that cant be arsed and just turns up.
Him"
That's the thing isn't it. There's absolutely no incentive other than personal pride. |
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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago
Newry Down |
There are a lot of people around who epitomise the Dunning-Kruger Effect.
This is a phenomenon where people of low ability and training overestimate their skills and downplay the difficulty involved in completing a job to a high standard.
It also applies to people of exceptional ability and training who underestimate their skill in completing a task.
They genuinely know how difficult it is to do a job properly.
Going the extra mile, in HR terminology, I think, ic called bringing added value, which is frequently inadequately rewarded both monetarily and compliments |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The average level of competence in public and private services in the UK is pretty low, so the true answer for many is 'not very' ! I'm average on a good day. |
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"Love my job and been told I'm very good at it.
If you want a second job modelling your stockings for me, pop round will you x
How do you know that's not my 1st job? "
Well, get round here now then! Bring the shiny trousers too  |
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"Fab at my job but getting to the stage where I will just do it and not go the extra mile as I am getting paid no more than someone that cant be arsed and just turns up.
Him
That's the thing isn't it. There's absolutely no incentive other than personal pride. "
There used to be at my workplace but they got rid of it.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’m only good at my job because I’ve been there almost a decade , no excuse not to be, I go to work , get it over and done with and try to forget about it until I have to go again. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think it's incredible that folk are so committed to their jobs in light of how much contempt organisations hold their staff in these days, especially those that go the extra mile who are frequently considered no better than staff who can hardly be bothered doing the bare minimum. It makes one bitter (not me, of course). |
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"I think it's incredible that folk are so committed to their jobs in light of how much contempt organisations hold their staff in these days, especially those that go the extra mile who are frequently considered no better than staff who can hardly be bothered doing the bare minimum. It makes one bitter (not me, of course)."
As I said earlier it's personal pride. It reflects back one personally if I haven't done the best I can |
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I'm dam good at my job however it only exists to me in working hours. While I'm in the office I give it everything but the second it's time to go home i switch off entirely. I like my job but it's not my life. Home time is for family etc not checking emails and wondering what the next day will bring. |
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"I think it's incredible that folk are so committed to their jobs in light of how much contempt organisations hold their staff in these days, especially those that go the extra mile who are frequently considered no better than staff who can hardly be bothered doing the bare minimum. It makes one bitter (not me, of course)."
I don’t actually think most organisations hold their staff in contempt - it is just that most peoples jobs are not _critical_ to an organisation and so they tend to be looked at as replaceable (which, unfortunately, they are).
Companies do, generally, recognise people who bring something “extra” to the party. That “thing” is normally “impact” - the ability to change the company looks at things or sees the world and thus how they do things. If you have ever wondered why a co-worker is getting ahead and you are not then the answer, very often, is that they are seeing the world in a different way to you and doing something different that you are just not seeing.
Just working hard is not the thing that makes a difference to your career. Making a difference is the thing that makes a difference. |
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By *ustBoWoman
over a year ago
Somewhere in Co. Down |
I'm good at my job I don't seek recognition for it. But in saying that it is nice at times to be told that the hard work we do is appreciated.
I turn up and do my job well but when I leave I after a shift forget about it until I go back in again. At the end of the day it's a job it pays my bills.I work to live not live to work. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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A cross between good at my job and work pervert
I have a great relationship with management being senior staff, but I don't suck up. I do recognise the work of others. I do expect everyone to work as I do and get frustrated when they don't, I expect a lot from my team and I do work long hours. |
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By *os19Man
over a year ago
Edmonton |
Yes I am good at my job even better now that I do my current job role all day and I don’t have to split my day in two like I did to accommodate another job role.Now that I am not doing the other job role only now can the office manager , the team leader for the other role , my current line manager and the person who replaced me can see how awkward it is to balance the two roles.It’s been 4 months but already the person who has replaced me has had enough and the team leader for the role has asked me back but I won’t return as me and her do not get on and I didn’t feel there was a understanding or appreciation for what I did.The less responsibility I have the better I work. |
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I used arrive early, leave late and work through lunch as these are all part of the expected standard in my career. Then I just... burned out. Now I keep my boundaries strong and fiercely protect my work/life balance. Management relied far too heavily on the goodwill of the staff, and now that goodwill has run out. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Great at my job and don't need recognition
But I do struggle with those that don't have the same work ethic as me and I have to sometimes bite my bottom lip when I see those who do the minimum required for there job . |
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By *ustBoWoman
over a year ago
Somewhere in Co. Down |
"I used arrive early, leave late and work through lunch as these are all part of the expected standard in my career. Then I just... burned out. Now I keep my boundaries strong and fiercely protect my work/life balance. Management relied far too heavily on the goodwill of the staff, and now that goodwill has run out. "
That is actually what happened in my job as well.It is why now when I'm in work I work but when I leave I forget about it until I go in again. |
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"I used arrive early, leave late and work through lunch as these are all part of the expected standard in my career. Then I just... burned out. Now I keep my boundaries strong and fiercely protect my work/life balance. Management relied far too heavily on the goodwill of the staff, and now that goodwill has run out. "
I really dislike that culture in the work place. There's a world of difference between that and mutual respect. I think far too many people, employers and employees, alike think we should feel lucky to be employed rather than view the working relationship as a mutually beneficial arrangement. |
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By *os19Man
over a year ago
Edmonton |
"I used arrive early, leave late and work through lunch as these are all part of the expected standard in my career. Then I just... burned out. Now I keep my boundaries strong and fiercely protect my work/life balance. Management relied far too heavily on the goodwill of the staff, and now that goodwill has run out. "
. I can understand why you did what you did as in the past for me it was the best way to stay on top of my work load to start a bit earlier or take a shorter lunch.These days I have a diary in my name and that’s what I work on and also my supporting list.
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By *r9inchMan
over a year ago
Stoke-on-Trent/south cheshire |
It blowing my own trumpet, but I’m good at my job and don’t seek recognition. Look after the new apprentices and train them as best I can.
Meanwhile another person on the company is referred to as Jabba the hut, as he such a fat, slimy horrible b*****d sucking up the the bosses, also known as Mastercard for taking all the credit, when in actual fact he’s the laziest person on 2 legs, not that I’m bitter hahaha |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If Im not good at my job people would suffer. I always go that extra bit. It annoys my work partners sometimes, but I do it because I love my Job. If it weren't for the culture of CYA and The Powers coming down on you like a tonne of bricks for any mistakes, and the low pay for the responsibility. It would be perfect for people like me. |
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I don't like singing my own praises, but I am lucky enough to be highly appreciated in a highly skilled job. We get more than 20 applicants per position, and I wouldn't be doing what I do if I weren't extremely good at it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I work on my own so don’t know if I could give a fucker. I do miss working as part of a team but that’s done and was good. But now with the work I do, ai. I look for recognition and reassurance. It is an amazing feeling to see people who are important to you, value your work. There’s nothing wrong with that. Feeling appreciated is healthy.  |
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I used to be, but now I just go through the motions. Years of being taken for granted and dwindling ambition due to age have seen me withdraw into my contract. I am on my third resignation in 3 years (the previous 2 times they have renegotiated my contract), but this time I am off by Christmas and then.. we’ll I don’t know to be honest. |
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I'm great at both my jobs, don't seek recognition but when it's received I do try and share it out with the team where I can. Always try to help others (as well as my own projects I'm backing 3 other techs on theirs this coming summer) and happy to admit when I make mistakes or I don't know something.
Aren't I a delight? |
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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago
Newry Down |
At this juncture in my life, as I no longer am in full-time employment, I work solely for my own benefit to gain experience
I work all day, almost every day, with one day off per week: to relax, reflect and recuperate.
One of the key lessons that I learned from work is: only complete any task to the standard required; and crucially analyse the work culture and play the perverse game of workplace politics, that usually involves "kissing up and kicking down".
And crucially, the day that you leave a job, you are instantly forgotten: out of sight, out of mind.
Large organisations mostly comply with prevailing workplace legislation, but SMEs, small and medium sized enterprises are rife with bullying, mobbing, nepotism, laziness, fraud and corruption.
In those businesses, if you gain a reputation for being a willing meticilous horse you end up with a disproportionate amount of work to do, for the same reward as those who go through the motions.
Don't go above and beyond the call of duty; you'll be labellef and treated as a sucker!
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Yes I am good at my job and yes I always go the extra mile.
So much so that I am technically away from work with an injury and recovery is 13 weeks. I’m still monitoring my workload, dealing with what I can and fielding what I can’t to my boss (boss has been an absolute star)
You get back from the job what you give to it  |
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
Forum Mod Cheeseville, Somerset |
Another self employed, does everything or it doesn't get done, works 7 days, all hours, soul here.
As said further up - if you run your own business and aren't any good you won't last long. There's nobody else to do the work or to cover you if you feel shit, unmotivated or there's an emergency at home that needs to take priority.
So being bloody good at what you do is kind of essential, no matter what business your in.
You can't slack off or provide a sub-standard service/product as with the joys of social media people who feel the need to complain will do so. Vocally, publicly and often unfairly.
So your reputation depends on you being hood at what you do 24/7.
Me? On a bad day I'm good. On a good day I'm pretty shit hot at what I do.
Not that I'll say what that is as it's kind of niche.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have to be good at my job as my peers regard me as the best at it. Its very flattering but I don't mind the 'pressure' as I love what I do and would do it to that highest possible standard regardless. |
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over a year ago
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It's not for me to decide whether I'm good at my job but I do try my hardest in the hope it'll be recognised to allow me to progress.
If I feel I've done well and it's not getting recognised, that's when I go through the motions and not really do more than I need to because ultimately, the point if a job is to make as much money as possible to be content with what actually matters in life. |
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By *0IAN00Man
over a year ago
Dumfries & Galloway |
"The average level of competence in public and private services in the UK is pretty low, so the true answer for many is 'not very' ! I'm average on a good day."
Spot on! I was an engineer originally and now when I look back at what we did compared to what a lot of people do. Every minute of every day was above and beyond. Everyone just got on with it, moral was low and the workload was difficult. It's all relative. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It's not for me to decide whether I'm good at my job but I do try my hardest in the hope it'll be recognised to allow me to progress.
If I feel I've done well and it's not getting recognised, that's when I go through the motions and not really do more than I need to because ultimately, the point if a job is to make as much money as possible to be content with what actually matters in life."
"Quiet quitting" |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It's not for me to decide whether I'm good at my job but I do try my hardest in the hope it'll be recognised to allow me to progress.
If I feel I've done well and it's not getting recognised, that's when I go through the motions and not really do more than I need to because ultimately, the point if a job is to make as much money as possible to be content with what actually matters in life.
"Quiet quitting""
Yeah, suppose it's like that. Although I do try to find another job if I feel it get to that point because I hate the feeling of stagnating. |
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I don’t seek validation and don’t need it but I get unsolicited compliments for work ive done to help colleagues - my validation I guess is having a job and being paid for it. I put clear barriers between work time
And my time - lots of colleagues dont and will probably be beavering away now to get a head start for the morning. No way!!! 8 am i’ll log in and start work… |
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I'm good at my job and my job is good to me in return.
I am a taskmaster apparently but even though I own the company, there isn't a day goes by when I am not out there with the others.
My motto, don't ask them to do stuff that I am not prepared to do myself. |
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By *ttmcdguyTV/TS
over a year ago
Milton Keynes |
I work for a company who employs around 300-400 people
I’m part of a very small team of 4 of us who go round and do things that no one else can or will do
I’m not blowing smoke up our asses but we are very good at making things appear like they were always supposed to be without anyone knowing anything was wrong
Most days I hate my job but love working with our little team
And our job satisfaction is rewarded with perks no one else gets |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I would like to think im very competent at my job and the praise i receive reflects that. Always being thanked by the boss for the quality of my work. If only he knew the full story  Lee |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've always taken my occupations seriously and gone beyond what's required. I don't seek recognition, but it pisses me off when others claim my achievements as their own, which has happened on a number of occasions. |
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