Top
performers (over achievers) will surely fail with the over load of work, responsibilities
and expectations
Unreasonable
demands kill the joy and motivation and the smallest lapse is blown out of
proportion and deemed a “Performance issue”.
The
irrational pressure ultimately takes
its toll both physically
and mentally with plummeting
productivity with rising
stress and burn out while under performing employees sit around and twiddle their thumbs.
Performance sans the
punishment
If
you are subjected to performance punishment you should not suffer. You can bring the situation back to normal.
Sit
down and logically assess your state of
affairs. There is nothing better than being the best
but you should not be punished
for the same .
Use
your talents more strategically so that you get space to grow with your
achievements. Use your exalted position smartly to achieve your goals by negotiating
for your perks, bonus, raise and promotion.
Manage
the expectation of the boss by setting
clear boundaries from the start.
Learn
to say no tactfully and back down on any extra work unreasonably off
loaded on to you.
Step
away now and then, to get a breather.
Clearly
your position by stating your limits and current commitments in an assertive
manner.
Explain how this extra work will
affect your present work.
Weigh
your options objectively before accepting, demanding projects and lay out
realistic plans.
Negotiate
for more people resource and reasonable
deadlines.
Discuss
possible bottlenecks along with likely solutions.
Request
to delegate some work, manage in efficient manner the new commitments.
Having
a supportive family helps ease the pressure.
At
times the best and the only strategy is to move on and change job. Know when to walk away.
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