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Originally Posted by GordonBlue
I respect the "that's not my job" crowd. They have the balls to say no, I won't be taken advantage of.
I spent so many hours of my time going above and beyond for no credit or extra pay because I thought by doing so, I'd eventually catch a break, get a promotion or raise. Just thought that's how you look valuable, and look good to your bosses.
Besides, we've all been places where people get laid off and then all that extra work gets dumped on who is left, and they're supposed to be grateful they still have jobs.
#### that. All it gets you is being taken for a patsy. Quit quitting is where it's at. Work hard for what you get paid for, and no more being screwed over to make someone else look good.
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This is an interesting topic and statement. When I first started working after graduating I definitely had the same mentality as you in terms of getting things done, going above and beyond expectations and hoping that would set me up for future success. I'm at a point now where my priorities are a lot different and I will not sacrifice my personal life for corporate benefit and I have no problems or fears when it comes to missing deadlines or not delivering due to lack of resources. I think it is very important to make leadership aware of workplace shortcomings instead of covering them up through extra time and effort.
But there is definitely something to be said about being a team player and helping people out instead of hiding behind the "not my job" mantra. If someone has the capacity and the skills to help co-workers get things done it is prudent to step up as opposed to watching from the sidelines.