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How To Deal With Favoritism At Work
By Mikey 777
No matter where you work, or what kind of job you have, everybody runs into the favoritism at work issue every now and again. We don’t like it, but it really is a fact of life. Fighting favoritism at work can be tricky, so here are a few tips to help you deal with this unfortunate situation. 1. Do Your Job Well. This is really the easiest way to combat favoritism at work. If you know your job and do it to the best of your abilities, there will eventually come a time when you’re great work can’t be ignored. Keep your head down and your work productive and accurate, and you will come out on top. I’ve mentioned this tip in an earlier post, but I don’t think it can be said enough. Just be patient. Good things come to those who wait… 2. Don’t Get Angry. I usually have some trouble following this advice, but it really is in your best interest to keep your cool. Getting angry at a co-worker who is shown favoritism or at a manager that’s giving it will only shoot your stress level and blood pressure through the roof. Being angry won’t help your situation one bit. Bide your time and be passive (yes, I said it…I know it’s hard to believe). Things will even out. 3. Don’t be vindictive. Try not to take your feelings of being treated like an inferior out on anyone. This tip goes right along with #2, as when you’re angry your first thought is usually revenge (at least that’s my first thought). Trying to get revenge at work can stress you out even more and if taken too far, can even cost you your job or career. You won’t be able to focus on doing your job well either, because bad thoughts tend to be at the forefront when you’re on the path to revenge. Those plans to take over the world are just gonna have to wait… 4. Show Off Your Good Work. If you do something that deserves recognition, let other people know. Doing great work and not getting noticed for it only adds to the feelings of favoritism. Tooting your own horn can be a great thing, as long as it’s done in moderation. Running to the boss because you saved 35 cents a year by switching paper towel brands in the break room at work will only make you look like a brown-noser, so make sure that your contribution is worthy of praise. 5. Do The Exact Opposite of What The Favorite Kids Do. This works when favoritism is given because of butt-kissing. You don’t want to be like them, so the best thing you can do is look for the things you despise about those co-workers, and don’t do them yourself. Having self respect leads to higher self esteem, and pretty soon those feelings of favoritism aren’t so important any more. You know you’re doing the right thing, and that is what’s important. 6. Kill ‘Em With Kindness. I’m just full of cliches today. This tip really works though. If you’re personable and approachable at work, people will notice, I promise. When nobody can complain about your personality or the great job that you do at work, nothing bad can be said against you. Before you know it, you will be on the favorites list. And you’ll know you’ve earned it. 7. Have A Clear Conscience. This means doing the right thing whenever possible, so that you are completely blameless. Nobody’s perfect, so don’t strive to be. Just make sure you can live with yourself at the end of the work day. An honest day’s work is worth a thousand dishonest days. 8. If You Can’t Passively Overcome Favoritism, Find Another Job. This step really is a last resort. Sometimes favoritism at work just can’t be overcome no matter what you do. Like anything in life, some things we just can’t change. If you’ve done everything in your power to change the situation at work, you’ve done your job. Don’t keep banging your head against the wall. A wise man once told me that the definition of insanity is doing the same things over and over and expecting different results. Don’t be a head banger… I know this type of passive career advice is a bit off style for me, but I’ve dealt with favoritism at work many times. Nothing works except being the best employee you possibly can. Take it from a shift worker who’s been in your boots…. |
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