There’s an old saying that women have to work twice as hard as men to get half as much. While this may have some truth to it, there are things that you may be doing –without realizing it– that limit your upward mobility at work.
Women have come a long way in the workplace. We have fought for the right to work alongside men, the right to be paid the same as them and the right to be treated with respect. There’s no reason why we can’t compete like a man. The question is: why don’t we?
Part of the answer lies in the fact that women unknowingly undermine their credibility and sabotage their careers. In other words, it’s not just the men in HR ruining our chance for a promotion; we do it to ourselves too.
If you find yourself repeatedly being skipped over for a promotion, the following top three mistakes that women make at work might help:
Working too hard
Women often complain that they do more work compared to other people. The truth is no one was ever promoted by hard work alone. According to Frankel, likeability, networking skills, and strategic thinking are some of the other factors needed to grow into a successful career. Instead of working hard all day, skipping lunch and breaks, give yourself permission to “waste” a little time. Spend at least five percent of your day building relationships.
Doing the work of others
Women tend to take responsibility for not only their work, but also the work of others. There’s only one problem with this: while we’re busy doing the grunt work, men are busy building their careers. Promotions are rewarded for a job done, not doing the job. Stop volunteering for low profile assignments. They won’t only zap your time, but also won’t improve your career. Try not to let others delegate their work to you. Practice saying “I’d love to, but I’m just swamped.” There’s no need to explain further. It’s their job, not yours.
Failing to capitalize on relationships
Men rely on relationships to open doors for them. Women view it as taking advantage of a friendship or business partner. You’d trust a referral from one of your business associates, then why wouldn’t the door swing the other way? When in doubt, ask permission to use a colleague’s name. For example, “I’m trying to set up a meeting with George Smith. Would it be all right if I mention that I know you?” See how easy that was?
We rule the world. Once you get in the company, face the reality. Men are the strongest, and women are the weakest.
Are you serious??? If we are the weakest, how can we survive giving birth to a*holes like you?!
I agree with this. Let’s just keep it this way, guys. Men are known to work for ages, and we, women are just building your career in the field.
We can do a lot better than you, men. You are just using your gender to get a promotion, but we are using our skills! That sucks, know that we, women are better, but men still get what we deserve to get.
It’s all about the culture. Before, women tend to be at home and take care of their children, while men are known for doing the job. Men are the superior, and women should follow whatever they say. In today’s generation, women are stronger, and they want equality. They are fighting for their rights, and they want to be treated like a normal person too.
Is it bad to work too hard? What if you have to? It’s not bad to work hard, but of course, you must think of another way to get promoted.
If men only knew how hard it is to work with them. They feel like they are the superior inside the office. You must follow them, and you must preach them. Oh cmon, be fair! ?
I’m very if you see us that way. We are not the superior, but we are doing what we need to do. I hope you understand that.
We can’t please anyone to treat us equally. I’ve been in two company, both of my bosses are men. The first company I’ve been in my boss is rude to every woman in the company. I quit the job, and I transferred to my job now. My boss respects us, and treat us equally like how he treats his fellow men worker.
You have to work hard if you want to get promoted, but being women needs to double their hard work for them to get promoted.
I have a male co-worker, he’s more on building relationships than doing his job. I work very hard, do paper works, and sometimes I skipped meals just to finish my work, but then he got the promotion because he’s is known in the field.
No matter where you work or what your work is, know your value.