![]() ![]() Because, after all, if your ideas were to work, it would shine a positive light on YOU and not THEM. There will always be some who feel threatened by you (but won’t admit it) just because you’re trying to come up with solutions to longstanding problems. This is also where “office politics” can rear its ugly head. Ironically, little did they know they were the ones “doing it wrong” for so long. Nope, I was simply “doing it wrong” just because I wasn’t looking to do things the usual way. As far as they were concerned, I wasn’t looking to do things differently. Some perceived my ideas as a threat, regardless of a potentially great payoff. Their thinking was more along the lines of “why not leave well enough alone?” They weren’t used to trying different approaches in those areas. And it came as no surprise that my recommendations were met with reluctance from coworkers. ![]() ![]() These folks have simply “accepted” the way things are done, and the most effort you’ll get from them is when they challenge your new ideas.īut just like the hidden gem of a song from Bon Jovi’s 1988 album New Jersey goes: “Stick to Your Guns”īased on my own personal experience, I gradually changed things up in my job – the marketing strategy for product releases, the configurations that were offered, the positioning and pricing. After all, your actions might directly or indirectly affect them too.Īnd it can be frustrating dealing with dismissive co-workers, those who are very comfortable routinely doing the same inefficient thing over and over. But it will take time to convince others that you have a better, more efficient approach. I encourage you to “think different.” No, that doesn’t mean buying an Apple product. That’s great! You’re well on your way to finding a way to solve them! I’m sure you can identify some bothersome work issues you’re dealing with right off the top of your head. After all, YOU know your job better than anyone else, so be confident in your ability to discover better ways to do it!Īnalyzing your job’s processes will help identify the “distractions” that are clearly wastes of time, not only for you but other members on your team, not to mention other departments you interact with. Ask yourself and others WHY things are being done in ways that don’t make sense, at least not anymore. Identify the bottlenecks you’re encountering and how they’re holding you back from doing your job efficiently. Is it what you had hoped for, what you imagined when you initially accepted the job? Would it be much more rewarding if it wasn’t for roadblocks that are in your way which are keeping you from doing your job the best you can?Īssess your workload. Career Advice #1: Challenge the norm!Īsk yourself if you’re on the right career path. It’s at that time you should try to go beyond just “doing your job.” Otherwise, true work satisfaction will always be unattainable. Talk about being thrown into the deep end!)Įventually, the time will come though when you’ll hit your stride, feel more comfortable in your role, and have a good idea about your job’s ins and outs. The company didn’t hire a replacement for MONTHS. (Heck, I once had a boss who hired me and then went on to quit just days before my start date. Otherwise, you’d be lost as a new hire trying to find your way. When starting a new job, you’re told what your day will entail, the tasks you’re responsible for, and what the processes are to getting the job done. Mom vacuum cleaner?īut let’s dig further into “You’re doing it wrong,” and how that quote comes into play in the workplace - it can help increase your work satisfaction AND improve your career path. Of course, the film also has quite a few other classic scenes and memorable quotes: “220, 221, whatever it takes,” “Don’t paint your sister!”, “I was never in aisle seven!” and who can forget Kenny’s woobie, Schooner Tuna (“the tuna with a heart”), or the trauma of witnessing the possessed Mr. Try as he might, his son keeps telling him “You’re doing it wrong,” and once he pulls up to the school’s traffic guard, she greets him and then says, “You’re doing it wrong.” Here’s a quick glimpse at the clip: Mom quote “You’re doing it wrong” likely rings a bell.įor those of you that haven’t seen it, there’s a scene where stay-at-home dad Jack Butler (played by Michael Keaton) drives his son to school and has to figure out the student drop-off process. ![]() Who knew such a fun little film would one day have a much deeper meaning when it came to providing career advice? Mom? I LOVED the movie as a kid (still do) and fondly remember watching it at the theater several times back when tickets were creeping up to a pricey, oh, $5. ![]()
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