When I was a kid, sometimes a friend would say, “Don’t be friends with so and so because they are users.” I have to admit that I really did not know what that meant back then, but since I now have the Internet nowadays, I was able to look it up. According to urbandictionary.com, a user is someone who takes advantage of another’s kindness or generosity. They pretend to be a friend but are only in it for what they can get out of it. A user takes and takes, rarely gives. When it comes to employers and employees it can easily happen, but here are 4 ways to avoid using each other:
Be honest: When an employee takes a job there should be honesty on both ends. First, the employer should set expectations about the responsibilities, compensation, work environment, hours, advancement opportunities, etc. Employees should be honest with their employers about their experience, their ability to perform their job functions, their availability, and their own expectations. If you do not tell your employer that you plan on moving out of state in 6 months, especially after your employer has spent time and money on your training, then that is lying by omission. The same holds true for an employer that plans on moving their location in the near future without informing a new employee. Be upfront and honest.
Don’t dawdle or overload: A business makes money when employees are productive and loses money when they dawdle. Keep this in mind as an employee. Alternatively, if an employer overloads their employees then this can lead to burnout.
Give, don’t just take: Employees should not focus solely on their own paychecks, but on the overall success of the business. Think about what you can give to make your job better and for the business that you work for to succeed. Most likely, unless you work for a user, you will be compensated for high achievement. Employers should compensate their employees fairly and reward them when they are helping the business to be more profitable.
Do a good job: Do an excellent job and take pride in what you are doing whether you are an employee or an employer.
Don’t be a user!
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