What type of employee are you?

Over the years, I have worked with many types of individuals. I’ve seen many individuals who genuinely want to do a good job, as well as some who just want to get by. Let’s look at some of the different types I’ve encountered.

Do you identify as a good employee? You arrive at work early, look forward to doing your job and generally have a positive attitude. You stay busy, and the workday flies by.

You look forward to overcoming any challenges that are given to you. Do you know why you’re given challenging work? Because your supervisor knows that you enjoy these challenges and he or she can count on you to take on those challenges successfully. I have a few individuals like that on my team. They are truly team players. Others know they can go to these team players for assistance and receive it without hesitation. These people take constructive criticism well and know I value their opinions. They do not take things personally unless they make a bad part, which is rare, because they are also conscientious.

Do you identify instead as an employee who is not so good? This probably occurred over time, even years. Maybe you were affected by issues at home or a management change. Maybe you were passed over for a position that you felt you were entitled to. Maybe the work you’re doing isn’t challenging enough or interesting enough. I’ve seen it happen on more than one occasion.