You're very active and good at what you do for your company. You're the go-to guy everyone including your superiors want to work and relate with. Youâre fantastic and all your colleagues like your work style. But hey, donât put yourself in problems by making these career mistakes.
1. Quitting your job because you had a bad day/week
Quitting your job because you have a bad day is nit the solution to the problem. (Washington Post)
Thereâs no perfect job anywhere. Everyone has a bad day or bad week every time and that doesnât mark the end of their job. Donât get too emotional to drop the resignation letter when you have a bad day.
Instead, assess the situation. What led to the situation? Why are you not happy? Are you angry because you didnât get promotion or a raise youâve been asking for? Rather than focusing your energy on unproductive emotion, think about what to do to better the situation. However, if your job is taking a serious toll on you, it may be time for you to look for another job.
2. Doing something you believe is unethical or illegal
Everybody has a moral compass. A line we wonât like to cross no matter how attractive the other side looks. If anyone, your boss or colleague wants you to do something you fear is wrong, donât do it out of respect for the person. Donât be afraid to push it back and let him know you arenât comfortable with it. If you do and it backfires, you might end up facing the music alone. So, why not trust your instinct and prevent an avoidable problem?
3. Overstepping boundaries
Watch it: When you become a chronic attention seeker, you'll most likely do eye-service and overstep boundaries.
Thereâs a reason why every company has an organization structure. In this structure, there is a hierarchy with unwritten rules. And trust me, you donât want to overstep these boundaries.
Itâs important you respect the proper chain of command in your organization to keep its operation running the way it should. Donât feel too important to override your superiors, you might create tension and that could put a dent on your career.