Smart. Driven. Always go the extra mile. You know you're good. But, the inevitable question never seems to fade, WHY ARE "THEY" HATING ON ME?
Real life story...a MUST read!
Let's use the name "Becky" for FAB privacy. She was highly sought after and recruited for a new position because she is clearly well qualified and hones the knowledge and passion to get the job done, right?! RIGHT! New job begins and immediately Becky is intimidating people with her straight to the point, matter of fact work style. She knows her stuff and is not afraid to let you know. She plays nice, but definitely plays hard ball. But, why is this a surprise? Isn't this the way Corporate America works...you work hard to prove yourself because often times niceness signals weakness, especially for women who are often portrayed as soft and emotional. Becky began to set precedent in the office and some people couldn't take it...HATING BEGINS! Promotion arises, the hater hates and now, "they" have you right where they want you. Ticked off and ready to explode! Becky wanted to say, "I can't believe this, I deserve this. How could this happen to me? I deserve it and everyone knows it!" But as we all know, the best sometimes comes in last. OH WHAT SHALL I DO NOW?What to do with "HATERS in the work place?"...
- Kill them with kindness.
- Be on your A-game even more - go harder, be stronger, don't back down now!
- Don't let emotion play a role in your actions, take a minute to digest the hate and then handle the situation accordingly.
- Sometimes you can't always report the hater, you have to learn how to play the game...what does this mean? Take all the necessary steps to place yourself in a position of respect and good standing and take your power back!
- Get the last laugh! How? Through professionalism, hard work, and honesty.
- Never show signs of weakness in front of the enemy, stand firm and tall!
FAB Note: If someone is hating, that means you must be doing something right...don't get side tracked, work harder!
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