Unexpected Dangers of Being Too Dependable at Work
Yes, you can be too dependable. Sure, bosses love reliable employees. Clients and customers seek out reliability. Friends and family know who to call in a pinch. Being dependable is great. Frankly, more people should practice that art because being it is an awesome trait. At work, however, the scales can tip and you can become too dependable.
There’s a common theme I hear in my coaching practice and it goes something like this: “I am a good employee. I’m there on time. I work late. I do my work. I’m reliable and do what my manager needs me to do so why is someone else getting the promotion?”
That’s a tough one because companies crave those employees. Sadly, you may be taken advantage of and nothing can make you feel more inferior than when you think someone is taking advantage of you. Feeling that your value is overlooked or that your boss doesn’t notice your contributions should send up a red flag.
Unexpected Dangers of Being Too Dependable at Work
You Become a Pushover
It’s normal to want to please your boss or co-workers but there are people who will take advantage of your good nature. If you continually accept this treatment, your manager or co-workers will dump their work on you because, well, you’re reliable and always get it done.
