What You Should Do When You Feel Unappreciated at Work
We spend too much valuable time at work, so it is important to feel engaged and valued. Here are some things you can do when you feel unappreciated (недооценённый) at work:
1. Check out your perceptions (суждения, представления)– find someone who knows your work as well as what constitutes good work in the organization. A supervisor or manager who knows your work, but who you don’t directly report to but respect and trust, would be a good person to ask. Check with a trusted colleague to see how they feel.
2. Have a conversation with your boss- prepare for the meeting beforehand by knowing what you are going to discuss and having a list of accomplishments (достижения) fresh in your mind. Never say that you want more appreciation; rather, indicate that there are times that you don’t feel your work is noticed.
3. Make a point of recognizing others’ contributions- look for opportunities to praise (хвалить) others who you feel have done a good job in front of their boss and peers. This will create awareness of the need for appreciation.
4. Consider the alternatives- it may be possible, even after everything you’ve tried, that the problem is a bad boss and toxic work culture that you will not have any chance of influencing. At that point, consider what you need to do.
