Wouldn’t it be nice if the world showed one another “appreciation?” Or better yet, your Supervisor acknowledged you for a job well done often!
For the past few weeks I have been working my butt off for several companies, giving more than 100%.
I’m getting paid for my work, the pay is nice… but more than anything a simple “thank you” would be even nicer. Its funny to be on the other side of the street. I’ve had my own business for the past 16 years, but do work on the side to help make ends meet now. Working for others has made me look at the way I may come across to others and the way I respond to employees.
Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always treated staff respectful, appreciated them and shown plenty of love daily!
They have shown me plenty of love as well.
But to actually hear appreciating words often can put a smile on an employees face for a few months. Appreciation takes away the pain of not making the actual pay they wanted. Just loving their job and feeling appreciated will settle just as well.
People like to be recognized and appreciated for all their hard work they do for you and your company. I will always be a wonderful employee and always give 100% if not better. I hope to one day hear; “you’re doing a great job” or “keep up the good work”…or something!
Even if I never hear the words thank you or be given or shown some sort of appreciation, I will continue to do my work at its best; after all I am receiving compensation for it!
But what I am learning from all of this is to encourage my staff from time to time. Say thank you more often. Show appreciation in many creative ways, and acknowledge them in front of others!
To all the wonderful people I have met through this job who are feeling not important and under-appreciative; I think and know that you are doing great work! Heck…you could run the place! Keep up the good work. I know it’s stressful-but it would be even more stressful if you were not employed there!
(You know who you are)
You’re right, it would be cool if my boss’s would show some kind of appreciation. We get Christmas bonuses (not much) and they cater lunches maybe twice a year, but yeah I’d rather hear words sometimes.
Just to know how I am doing as an individual would be really cool.
But what can we do? Right now several of my friends are out of a job, so I’m just glad I still have mine.
I’ve been on my job for 6 years now, and the day I hear a thank you, I will be sure to let you know!
****Kisses-Kellie
People desire to work in a environment that is positive and conducive for growth. I’ve known individuals to leave high paying jobs in order to gain some mental stability back in their lives.
The problem is that we tend to “rule” with authority and not with compassion. Kindness is taken as a sign of weakness, therefore that individual is not a good leader. (??)
I make it a point to express my appreciation. In some instances will give credit in front of the vendor. In return, our office is positive and productive.
Good post sis =)
appreciation is Very important… Because that makes that person feel better and that makes that person want to stay… But at my job some of the mangers are that way and that’s why I don’t plan on staying I mean I feel like I’m doing more work and I feel like I’m not getting paid enough…