In my last post I mentioned I'd gotten a new job. I didn't hate my old job, in fact I quite enjoyed it but it was leading me in a direction away from my personal career goals. So I made a change and it was the best decision I ever made. I had felt stuck in a rut for months and felt ignored and overlooked. That all changed when I announced I would be leaving. I was then told how much I was appreciated, and complimented for jobs well done. That got me thinking about whether or not I would've left had I gotten that all along.
I had yearly performance reviews which were great, but they only provided feedback to me once a year. When in doubt, I always asked questions but it would have made a difference to receive a few moral boosters. I used to have a coworker who was the opposite. She got her head patted a lot, but that was because she reported on every project and task numerous times a day. She received the compliments she wanted and the confidence she needed. I sat there quietly doing my work and was complimented on my way out. Nothing wrong with either scenario, except I left. She is still there.
My point is, entry to mid-level employees require feedback. Both good and bad. In my new position, I have been nothing but enthusiastic. I love every responsibility I have, and in the two months I have been there, I have learned so much from the feedback that I have received. It makes me happy to be able to take credit for my work and to continue to work hard accomplish what I need to.
A happy employee is a loyal employee.
