Do designation and high pay change your attitude towards co-workers?
By viju0410
@viju0410 (2286)
India
July 27, 2011 7:24am CST
When we join a job we try to prove our best and wanted to climb up the ladder of growth and improvement. There are people who reach so high but forget about those who helped him/her reach that top position. I have interacted with many females as well as some male friends who has changed totally on being promoted or re designated with a hefty package. Coincidentally I have handled those positions and moved on to my next level but always have treated everyone with regard and respect and fully supportive whenever needed. It is very surprising when few of them behave in such a way that they are heading the organization. The change in attitude is easily visible in their dress code and their body language says they are least bothered about others especially the juniors and back end staff. Even if they have time they behave as if they are the 'most busiest'. I would definitely agree that there are many who will not change with the flow of money, power and position but how to one handle the former category of people. Have you come across to such persons in your life.
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4 responses
@Cactus2010 (167)
• India
27 Jul 11
Not me. But I have come across some people who do. An old saying goes-always treat people well when you are going up, because you will meet the same people when you are coming down.
@BrianDaniel (256)
• United States
27 Jul 11
It is unfortunate to see some people change as they "climb the ladder." Of course, we are all changing all of the time. Gaining authority or wealth affects every person differently. The person who stays connected to his or her roots while using the new position to learn and grow and do good to others and society is the person with the right attitude about life.
@strawberrychocodahi (4818)
• Philippines
27 Jul 11
Hi Viju, well this should not be the case if the person knows where did he/she started from. Actually this depends on the attitude of a person. Some people I know of are like this too, but I don't seem to focus on them but just to continue on what I think is good for others too. If you could confront them about this matter, well it also depends on how long you have known this people and if you are really close to them to open up this type of issue.Being humble and low profile is better than to be arrogant.
@viju0410 (2286)
• India
28 Jul 11
I have been very close to one such female friend. But once she changed her attitude I sidelined myself as every time she says she's busy that made me think she's avoiding me. But she never forgets to ask suggestions on certain issues and i feel happy to be of help. I have tried to talk to her about all these but that didn't make much difference. So its better to concentrate on our own job. In fact we are occupied in our profile and not give much botheration to open up with them. I like the way you said kiss i.e. keep it short and sweet...
