Nobody takes me seriously and they think that I'm this little kid who can't do anything right. I try so hard and have even worked loads of overtime to earn some respect but my boss still yells at me over tiny mistakes and I get treated like I'm 6 years old and don't know what I'm doing. I'm good at my job. I used to dress more flirtatiously so I changed my appearence to strictly covered officewear but that hasn't worked. I've tried everything that I can think of but it's draggign me down. Can anyone help me?
When you talk to clients, talk to them in a proffesional and serious tone. Don't be like 'OMG Gurrl love your shoes!', you know? Or when you answer the phone, if thats what is part of your job, talk in a calm and polite tone. When you disagree with someone, don't cause chaos and start cussing at the person. Take them aside and talk to them quitely.
Now, for your manager problem. Make sure that you get the things done that he require as part of your job. Forgetting a part of a task that was supposed to be completed may result in him and/or other coworkers not taking you seriously.
I'm sorry if I didn't help much, but that was the best that I could do.
Lola answered Sunday July 9 2006, 12:06 pm: Hey,
first of all, as long as you are decent and loyal to your work, and as long as as you are a hardworker and get your tasks done in time and do them efficiently,then you shouldn't worry about what anyone says about you. And i trust that your good at your work and that you love your job dearly. Then give your self a second and think of this, why should you care about how they treat you? or that you don't have anyone's respect? They are probably just jealous because your too good at your job.Although, i know that its really hard for you, but i am sure you have a few friends at your work who support you and respect you.
Moreover, you shouldn't change your appearance or anything about yourself just to please your boss, if there is anything that you should give to your boss, then that would be well done complete and on-time work, but no more. Then, simply screw it. You are a good person, a hardworker, and a respectable person, and as long as you do what you should do , then nobody should yell at you or disrespect you.
Finally, just try to win all the respect of all the workers there, and have good friends and concentrate on your work,and don't make anyone yell at you, because you are a respectable person who works and does her work,and it is very rude of someone to yell at you.
so if there is any further questions or worries, please contact me. [ Lola's advice column | Ask Lola A Question ]
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