Hi All,
I have been working for an organisation for the past 1 year wherein most of the time I m idle. Whenever I approach my boss for additional responsibilities to utilise my skill set fully, he gives a cold shoulder by questioning on my interpersonal skills like by saying that I am not getting along with other people and so and so.. But most of the time I hve observed that he is the one who sidelines me and this gives an impression to others that I am no imp. at all. I feel this is also giving them a freedom to talk rudely to me and when I give back they succeed in showing that definetly I m not a good team player. What should I do?
From India, Mumbai
I have been working for an organisation for the past 1 year wherein most of the time I m idle. Whenever I approach my boss for additional responsibilities to utilise my skill set fully, he gives a cold shoulder by questioning on my interpersonal skills like by saying that I am not getting along with other people and so and so.. But most of the time I hve observed that he is the one who sidelines me and this gives an impression to others that I am no imp. at all. I feel this is also giving them a freedom to talk rudely to me and when I give back they succeed in showing that definetly I m not a good team player. What should I do?
From India, Mumbai
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hi, sit with him speak abt it.jus feel y all these happening...anything wrong frm ur end.If not go ahead speak and sort it out.Atleast u feel relax and clear . Mukesh
From India, Madras
From India, Madras
I hve done that and hve also askd him if he would like me to do anything further to improve his information content from my workside, but I just get one reply "No this is fine what you are doing". Since the org is small operation in India my work is pretty less and my boss had agreed at the time of my recruitment that he would use me on all aspects of work, but he is backing out
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
oh god..dont understand...if u r so worried abt your career n growth n learning experience..then y dont u jus resign n work somewhere els..in a better company with a better profile.
From India, Hyderabad
From India, Hyderabad
Hi Plesehelp,
Firstly, its very gud to know that you have the zeal to take up additional responsibilities and work hard. Keep it up and dont let anyone talk you out of it.
Secondly, what i understood from all your msgs is that your boss has formed some sort of a misconception about you and your attitude and hence does not involve you in important assignments.
This is what you can do:
- Stop asking your boss for additional work. Instead go to your boss with what all you want to do in terms of improving the work culture and process flow. Eg., Come up with some ideas for Employee Engagement activities. If there are any bottlenecks in any of the processes, talk to him about the solutions you think would help. ...so and so forth.
- Spend most of your 'idle time' talking with other employees. This will not only improve your rapport with then but also develop your skills in Employee Relations and to understand whats going on in your office, what kind grievances employees have and what kind of improvements they expect etc. Discuss these with your boss and give your sugesstions.
- Try to learn about latest developments, best practices of other companies, more about HR subject etc. You can find loads of information on net.
- If you still have a lot of idle time left then take up a short term course in HR.
Once your boss visibly sees your interest in your job he will definitely want you to take more active participation in the other things as well.
Lastly, most of the times, we get easily irritated with others when we are not happy with our ownselves. So trust yourself and dont let your anguish for not doing much at your work get the best of you.
You dont have to be a doormat but you also cant afford to be too aggressive. Try to be assertive and diplomatic instead.
If you feel people are underestimating you then prove them wrong by improving your skills and capabilities and by being proactive. Their attitude towards you will automatically change.
Hope this helps!!!
Deepthi
From India, Hyderabad
Firstly, its very gud to know that you have the zeal to take up additional responsibilities and work hard. Keep it up and dont let anyone talk you out of it.
Secondly, what i understood from all your msgs is that your boss has formed some sort of a misconception about you and your attitude and hence does not involve you in important assignments.
This is what you can do:
- Stop asking your boss for additional work. Instead go to your boss with what all you want to do in terms of improving the work culture and process flow. Eg., Come up with some ideas for Employee Engagement activities. If there are any bottlenecks in any of the processes, talk to him about the solutions you think would help. ...so and so forth.
- Spend most of your 'idle time' talking with other employees. This will not only improve your rapport with then but also develop your skills in Employee Relations and to understand whats going on in your office, what kind grievances employees have and what kind of improvements they expect etc. Discuss these with your boss and give your sugesstions.
- Try to learn about latest developments, best practices of other companies, more about HR subject etc. You can find loads of information on net.
- If you still have a lot of idle time left then take up a short term course in HR.
Once your boss visibly sees your interest in your job he will definitely want you to take more active participation in the other things as well.
Lastly, most of the times, we get easily irritated with others when we are not happy with our ownselves. So trust yourself and dont let your anguish for not doing much at your work get the best of you.
You dont have to be a doormat but you also cant afford to be too aggressive. Try to be assertive and diplomatic instead.
If you feel people are underestimating you then prove them wrong by improving your skills and capabilities and by being proactive. Their attitude towards you will automatically change.
Hope this helps!!!
Deepthi
From India, Hyderabad
Thanks Deepthi and all. Deepthi just to correct you I am not a part of HR and as you suggested talkin to others in the org. is a good idea but since it is a small office, with hardly any processes under my eye, and I am a strict no no in others activities, my efforts to talk to them are merely ridiculed by they either being rude to me or making fun over the inputs given by me on a particular topic. I get a feeling that whether I be around in office or not it hardly matters. You are right my boss has misconceptions about my behaviour which I have felt on many occassions in discussions with him and I have also justified my behavior after which for that part heagress to me being correct but then another bout of rudeness by anybody and I am back to square one
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
Someone said it is better to quit and takeup somethin that gives me what I want. But my dear Friend, I feel why should I do a job hopping because of this one character. What do I mention about the value addition I made in this 1 year, it is simply peanuts. Can someone get me a solution wherein I stick on this job and get what I want in terms of role enhancement.
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
I have a solution but I am scared and feel that you might take it personal and feel hurt.
There are many possibilities:
1)The company might have hired you for some role but later on they have found that you lack something in you; some skills are missing etc and etc. Hence, instead of sacking you…they are keeping you ideal.
2)This might also be a punishment for you for something wrong that you might have done.
If you have knowledge about industries…in IT industry you might have heard about “sitting on the bench” or in call-center you might have heard about “off the call”. These are some of the ways to punish the person without asking him or her to leave. This can also be perceived as a hint that “we do not need you. You start looking for a job and once you find it then resign on your own”. Though you have put this question on CiteHR but I think, you only know the exact thing.
Don’t get dishearten. Continue to do what you are doing. Do it to the best of your abilities. Also, start looking for a job.
In case you like to discuss it further, feel free to reach me.
Thanks and Regards
Sanjeev
From India, Mumbai
There are many possibilities:
1)The company might have hired you for some role but later on they have found that you lack something in you; some skills are missing etc and etc. Hence, instead of sacking you…they are keeping you ideal.
2)This might also be a punishment for you for something wrong that you might have done.
If you have knowledge about industries…in IT industry you might have heard about “sitting on the bench” or in call-center you might have heard about “off the call”. These are some of the ways to punish the person without asking him or her to leave. This can also be perceived as a hint that “we do not need you. You start looking for a job and once you find it then resign on your own”. Though you have put this question on CiteHR but I think, you only know the exact thing.
Don’t get dishearten. Continue to do what you are doing. Do it to the best of your abilities. Also, start looking for a job.
In case you like to discuss it further, feel free to reach me.
Thanks and Regards
Sanjeev
From India, Mumbai
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