This topic has nothing to do with jogging or even walking swiftly. Instead, it has to do with pitching in and being a part of a team. This is an intangible soft skill, which is vital to effectively mastering any job. By doing a little bit more than that which is required of you, several things begin to happen simultaneously. For one thing, the boss will eventually notice and for another, your co-workers will as well. Barring the fact that some co-workers may try to take advantage and sluff some of their work off on you, the advantages in doing a bit more than that which is expected are still manifold.
Your work will be more appreciated and this could lead to increased responsibility and advancement. It may take a while for that to happen, and even if doesn’t, you will feel a lot better about yourself and your job knowing you are doing the very best you can to move things along. Self-pride is very important and many people don’t experience it as they are too caught up in the minimal requirements their jobs entail.
Co-workers may resent you because such an attitude can make their lazy ones look bad. Still, you can’t let that stop you from going that extra mile because it can only lead to good things. Your attitude might even rub off as a good dose of guilt forces its way through the office door. A good attitude makes the day pass faster and more pleasantly. Help your co-workers if you can. Offer a hand even though you may get a foot in return. You may also get a sneer, but what can you do?
Do it anyway. For yourself. You are the only one besides your boss that you have to answer to.
Related Reading:
“What Are Hard and Soft Skills?”
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