We all have come across people in our offices who work their way up by flattery and annoying servitude to the boss to become his pet. However much you hate and resent them, there is nothing in the world you can do to ‘teach the boss’ pet a lesson or two’. As a matter of fact, there isn’t much you can do about the boss’ pet. The best way in such a case is to analyse your own skills and showcase it as much as possible to win recognition among your colleagues and seniors.
If you think the life of a boss’ pet is easy and becoming one yourself would help you get rid of all your troubles, think again! Here’s what you would go through every day if you become the apple of the boss’ eye without hardwork:
- You may get perks such as vacations, holidays, half days etc easily, but you will constantly live in the fear of job insecurity. In case your boss gets transferred, the shift will mark the end of all your luxuries. Your next thought would be of either moving to where your boss has moved or finding a new job.
- You will have to deal with the resentment and antagonism of the entire office towards you. With all the flattery that you have invested in your boss, he will be the only person who will be nice to you in the entire office.
- You will hardly learn any skills as you will be busy honing your skills of flattery and catering to the boss’ whims and fancies. You will hardly have a shot at the job if a difficult boss joins or if you step out into the job market for employment.
- You will lose your self-respect over time. Every time your boss asks you to do something you wouldn’t want to do, you will not have the courage and self respect to present your case.
All these points do not mean that winning the boss’ favour is a bad thing. It is bad for those who think that flattery can get an easy work life. You can win your boss’ favour too through these simple steps:
- Be vocal about your work and accomplishments.
- If you think there is someone in the organization who recognizes your accomplishments and hardwork, let him speak to your boss in your favour.
- Do not hide yourself. Speak up and contribute at every meeting and let others listen to your ideas and thoughts. By hiding yourself, you let another person outshine you.
- Do not let any kind of laxity reflect in your work. Let your work reflect your personality and you will see how easily you win respect and admiration among your colleagues and seniors.
It is important to understand that flattery can win favours but it will not last long. People who establish themselves through hard work and efficiency secure themselves a position that is free of insecurity and wins them respect and adulation that lasts them a lifetime.
