He/She has a lot of potential
He/She achieved a lot
Flipside
I am disappointed with his/her performance
He/She does not use all the resources at hand
These are some of the comments I hear(some attributed to me, some to others)
What do the active bloggers think about these comments?
Does one have to toot their horn constantly and be counted as an achiever
or be content to flow under the radar and be branded a non-achiever?
(Assuming they have really accomplished something)
My thoughts to follow after I hear from the regulars/elders :)
Younger ones can chime in too if you want to take on the big guns...
PS: No.... this is not about Krups/Me
just saw her promotion post and yes should toot your horn on a promotion :)
4 comments:
Well, good to see someone new talking on the blog.
-lot of potential=can do better?
-achieved a lot=achieved a lot
-disappointed=bad news & no-no!
-does not use all resources=gets the job done, but tends to be inefficient?
In general, blowing one's horn in an obvious way doesn't help. But lot of people make the mistake of taking an attitude of 'let my work speak for myself'. If the person is doing good stuff but still getting remarks such as 'disappointing' and 'non-achiever', he or she is being way too quiet about their work.
It is important to keep your boss appraised of the good stuff that you are doing- only you can provide that picture. To that extent, you have to blow your horn. This also helps the boss understand ground level issues better and that makes him or her more effective.
Obvious isn't it?
The motivation that drives people is either money or NAME(fame). Broadly money could mean--comfort, cash, power over others etc. Name could mean recognition, laudation(?) and Being given importance and having your opinion valued.
The first comment means that (s)he is being recognised & is still on the lower rungs. Mostly used by peers and superiors. Never awe inspiring. It is nothing but a rather patronising comment. But A GOOD WORKER.
Acheived a lot-- already more than halfway successful--may be undergoing stressful times too. And ready for a burnout soon. Beware! May be a little envy too occassionally. watch for it.
I am disappointed etc-- Definitely not upto the expectations---reminds me of a classical recommendation letter given by a Senior surgical consultant to his junior surgeon---" Dr. xyz has worked under me for the last 3 years during which period he has worked entirely upto his satisfaction". He or she is not appreciating the aspirations and expectations of the senior staff and managers. He is doing work but not in the way expected. But the manager hasnot yet given up hope. WAKEUP CALL! Disaster not too far off.May be not in the right job? may be not enjoying the work? A change in attitude / job is required.
Last one-- Again it is a negative which could mean either of the two things---1. Given up on him, a hopeless, lazy case 2. Despairing-seeing a talent being wasted. If it is the second one, the manager is at fault for not channelising the energy into the proper path.
Tooting your horn constantly is bad--It will label you a braggart.
But a nudge, a little tattoo on the horn is needed to stir up things.
Why should one flow under the radar--Only time it is done is when you are attacking an enemy and want to sneak in under their defence.
Work done & recogntion acheived should run simultaneously.
Otherwise something is wrong with you or the management. Krupakar the manager has already said that, didn't he? It is also known as feedback.You should provide.
"The meek may inherit the earth" but ONLY after all the strong have fallen. (misquoting bible)
That was one hilarious reco, babai :-D
well, I wanted opinions when commented by parents, uncles, aunts etc
Interesting view points on work life though...
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