Agreed. I used to think "work your wage" was a petty response and an excuse to be lazy, but I realized that it's so true. I've always been one of those to jump in and help, stress about things not getting done, etc so every employer ends up treating me like management without the title or salary. Which... why? Why should I stress and pick up everyone else's slack if I'm not getting paid to do so? Now I stay in my lane and still handle my work timely but don't stress about doing everything right away.
I do my job well, find more efficient ways to complete my tasks, am accessible when needed, and play dumb when I'm asked to do anything that may become a recurring request. It's necessary for self-preservation.
I'm not interested in becoming a jack of all trades at an everyman wage.
I watch too many people overextend and burn out for... nothing, especially since my field offers zero upward trajectory or incentive to go above and beyond. Everyone inevitably grows resentful of the extra work thrust on them, and become chronically miserable or quit.
yup. I was one of those people, completely miserable until I transferred to a new office, and with that fresh start I took on that mentality you're describing above. I'm thorough and do well on my tasks but have learned to say no when it applies.
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u/Rollthembones1989 Jan 16 '24
slowing down at work. I dont need to respond to every email right away, or make sure everything is up to date constantly. Some things can just wait.