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Sticking your neck out

  • 30-06-2008 7:58pm
    #1
    vector
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,756 ✭✭✭


    I work in Acme Ltd there are so many procedures that can be improved, so many problems that could be solved. But no one is willing to try.

    Why? because everyone wants to keep their job, no one wants to even attempt to solve problem X because if it fails if will be seen as their fault, and even if is solved they will have to step on a few toes, so nothing improves.

    I'm fairly young (I think) is this normal in every workplace? Is everyones top priority to keep their jobs, and the interests of the company are second?


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  • #2
    pinkypinky
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 6,707 Mod ✭✭✭✭pinkypinky


    I think it is worth some effort on your part. If you haven't been there that long, perhaps just start making notes on how things could be improved then schedule a meeting with your boss (or whoever might need to know) and make suggestions.

    I did this sort of thing in a job where I was being underused in area I was hired for. Took over to doing things like facilities and recycling. I got some initial office gossip from people like "oh, they'll never agree to that" and then when I got it done, I was praised for it. Looks really good on a CV, showing initiative, project management, etc.

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  • #3
    Tom Dunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,212 ✭✭✭✭Tom Dunne


    vector wrote: »
    I'm fairly young (I think) is this normal in every workplace? Is everyones top priority to keep their jobs, and the interests of the company are second?

    No, it's not the same in every workplace.

    I've worked in places where they actively encourage risk taking. I would say in older, more "traditional" type places of employment, it would be very much "don't rock the boat".

    But I think in newer, modern, more dynamic work environments, it is encouraged more.


  • #4
    cronos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,719 ✭✭✭cronos


    pinkypinky wrote: »
    I think it is worth some effort on your part. If you haven't been there that long, perhaps just start making notes on how things could be improved then schedule a meeting with your boss (or whoever might need to know) and make suggestions.

    I did this sort of thing in a job where I was being underused in area I was hired for. Took over to doing things like facilities and recycling. I got some initial office gossip from people like "oh, they'll never agree to that" and then when I got it done, I was praised for it. Looks really good on a CV, showing initiative, project management, etc.

    I would do it informaly over a tea break if possible rather than an offical meeting. It sounds less like your telling him what to do which is better for you and you will still come out looking good.


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