I just recently realized that I make things so much harder on myself than needed.
Last night when leaving work for the day, I was talking with some of my fellow employees. Today being the first of the month, April Fools, and FRIDAY, means tonight will be SUPER busy at work. The employee working the day shift today has a tendency to not get things done when there by themself and I was considering going in early this morning to help them, which I was discussing with my fellow employees last night.
Today's morning shift employee has been there quite awhile and should be able to do things on her own if I can pretty much do them and I'm as new as I am. Being that they have been there A LOT longer than myself, there should be absolutely NO reason I should go in early today. I was trying to think ahead and be 100% sure we would be ready for the rush tonight, but why? The day shift is not my responsibility today. I need to be ready for the rush tonight and not be worn out. Why can't this person take responsibility and do THEIR job?
Granted, I will be one of the shift managers soon, but so is this trouble employee. If they are capable of being a shift manager, they should be able to handle this. Personally, I already feel like prepping for tonight is my duty, but why? I don't understand why I feel responsible, but I do. I guess it's just my way. Maybe when I get my certification to manage, I'll be a little better, but it seems like I always put too much pressure on myself to make sure EVERYTHING is done and done right. Is this a bad thing?
Really looking for some insight, so if anyone has comments, please let me know :)
Good job for realizing that about yourself. Now that you see that about yourself it will be easier to learn how to say no to others, as well as yourself. (It's hard, I know lol) Just remember that you've got friends and family willing to help you out :D
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