5 Signs You're Undervalued at Work

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5 Signs You're Undervalued at Work

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In today’s competitive market, people don’t just want great pay. They want to feel valued. Faithful on the Clock Episode 49 lays out the biggest signs your team or boss isn’t giving you your full due. 

Timestamps:

[00:05] - Intro

[00:32] - The rates of dissatisfaction at work are high, especially now in the Great Resignation. But you deserve to be in a place where you feel valued and don’t have to settle.

[01:23] - Sign #1 - Compensation isn’t so great compared to other companies. But remember, smaller companies might just not have the budget other businesses do. So look at how others interact with you, too.

[02:27] - Sign #2 - People don’t praise you. The kudos doesn’t have to be about big things, but it should be consistent enough to send the message that people see the effort you’re putting in. Take into account how your coworkers or boss praise everyone, though, because you might be looking for more than they usually give, in which case their lack of support isn’t personal.

[03:48] - Sign #3 - You haven’t been promoted or gotten a raise in a while. Good leaders will talk to you about your dreams and potential and reward accordingly. Bad managers, however, will pile on responsibilities without giving any kind of thanks or recognition for the extra effort.

[05:44] - Sign #4 - People won’t let you voice your opinions. People who value you will ask for your input and really hear you out. 

[06:33] - Sign #5 - You don’t feel motivated or inspired. This usually happens because the company isn’t communicating a clear goal or vision and is failing to explain how workers fit into the plan. But that failure and poor communication stem from the fact they take an “anybody can do this” approach to the roles in the business and don’t see people as true individuals. 

[08:01] - If you’re in a position of leadership, evaluate what you are doing in terms of showing that you value your team. Be upfront and ask for feedback about it.

[08:45] - No matter how you are treated, God has a plan for you. He has valued you so much He gave His only Son for you. So stick up for yourself.

Key takeaways:

• Today’s show is inspired by the high rate of dissatisfaction now seen in companies. Companies need to pay attention to whether people feel valued to retain their workers.
• Compensation that is lower than what you see can be a sign your employer doesn’t value you. But take this with a grain of salt, because many smaller companies that cannot afford to offer lots of perks or big paychecks can show workers they are valued in other ways, such as with schedule flexibility. 
• You might not be valued if people at your work never praise you. People should be giving you kudos when you perform well, even if it is just a “good job” at the water cooler. 
• Long, extended periods without promotions or raises might show that your team or boss isn’t paying attention to what you are contributing. These rewards show others are noticing what you are accomplishing. 
• Coworkers or managers probably don’t value you if they never let you voice your opinion well or ask what you think.
• You might not be valued if you struggle to feel motivated or inspired. Companies that value workers work hard to show those workers where they fit into the company vision and to get them excited about it. They do not see employees as replaceable, but rather consider how unique elements like personality contribute to overall results and culture.
• God always sees you as priceless, so don’t settle. Advocate for your true worth.

CTAs:

• Think about your strengths and accomplishments and do basic research about what normal rewards would be for others in your work. Ask yourself how long it has been since someone took notice, praised or rewarded you for those things.
• Schedule a meeting to talk to your team members or boss about how you see your worth, even if it is to let them know you’re feeling great and to say thanks for their support.

What’s coming up next:

If you’ve got tons of projects but not a lot of results, following through might be an issue for you. Episode 50 of the Faithful on the Clock podcast highlights how to finish more of what you say you’re going to do.

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