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Realising I Was Not Indispensable at My Job Was Liberating
People move on and that’s OK with me
The Indispensable Worker
In every job I’ve ever had (all 4 of them) I’ve become the go-to person for job related questions, the one they rely on to help them and the person the manager gives extra work to because they know I’ll get it done.
As one friend told me when I moaned about my workload: ‘You’ve made the mistake of making yourself indispensable’
It may seem like a good thing, you’re important, needed and the place cannot run without you.
But this is a lie and it will back fire on you more than anyone else.
You Are Not Paid More for Doing More
Most people choose the path of least resistance — they want an easy life.
We all know those lazy colleagues who happily sit back whilst you graft. If someone is willing to take on more than their fair share there will always be those who let them.
You are not indispensable, you’re just hard working and a bit naive.
I’m sorry to say this but I am saying it as someone who has been there, done it and left a job where I was ‘indispensable’ and watched as I was replaced and the…
