Not My Job
In a recent study identifying the most common career-limiting habits, “It’s Not My Job” came in second place. This attitude is so prevalentin the workplace and, if you’ve ever worked with a person like this, you know how frustrating it can be. This is not the mindset of a team player. This is someone who is simply checking the box— doingthe minimum required to collect a paycheck and unwilling to stretch beyond their tiny little bubble. Okay, perhaps I’m oversimplifying things. But that’s how it looks. Here’s the truth: We all have toset limits in the workplace. You have a job. Your tasks and responsibilities are clearly defined. You can’t simply take on everything people throw at you. There are some things that truly are NOTyour job; it’s your responsibility to set appropriate boundaries when needed. I think this career-limiting habit is referring to the overall mindset of people who unreasonably resist taking on additionalwork even when it’s truly needed for the success of the team. There are times when we all have to do a little more to support others, even if it’s not specifically a part of our job description.That’s what it means to be on a team. Ultimately, at some point in the future, your teammates will do the same for you. So how can you appropriately set limits without falling victim to the “It’s Not MyJob” mentality? Here are some tips:
Pitch in and help others out when you can. If you have the time and capability to do a little something extra to help out a team member, do it. Remember that there’sno harm in acknowledging that you’re doing him or her a favor, but don’t expect a perfect one-to-one exchange of favors. It won’t always happen that way. Set limits for the right reasons. It’sperfectly okay to say “no” in the workplace. However, there are good reasons (I’m at full capacity already, I’m not trained on that procedure, etc.) and there are bad ones (It’s not my job). Make sure...
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