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Originally Posted by calgarygeologist
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.
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I think this is key. You need to communicate what you can accomplish and the resources required to do what is asked. If you just miss deadlines you committed to meeting job description hours of work or not or not you kinda suck. The key is to ensure you communicate well of what you are going to accomplish. Saying you can’t meet a deadline is a skill.
I’m not good at this.