One of the realities of any job is that there are rarely defined roles or job description. You are often hired under one role but might be covering overlapping areas. Hence, the stress of undefined work expectations. Every work place is different but mostly the rules and roles are 'work-in-progress'. Few ways I have found to keep my sanity while working through the challenges are as follow:
Set Your Own Goals
Don't wait around for someone else to create goals for you. In lieu of a direction and objectives set by management for your position, set your own goals. Identify the parameters within which you can work and make decisions and then find ways to remove obstacles and improve your efficiency. No one is going to complain about high productivity.
Actively Communicate
Just because no one clearly defined your work expectations doesn't mean they don't exist. Management often gets focused on their own goals and responsibilities that they do not recognize the need to direct their team members. Ask for a meeting or informally inquire about opportunities to take on greater responsibility. You may also collaborate in setting goals for work over the next few months. In some cases, company goals are in flux, so it is hard to direct individual workers.
Focus on Professionalism
You may have a general idea of the work that is expected but not the targets or levels of productivity. Don't let that lead to complacency. Just because the management fails to communicate targets doesn't mean you won't be assessed for your work. Focus on always projecting a professional presence and to establish healthy work habits that aid in your current role as well as in future ones.
Lastly, this can be a cause for stress, however you must maintain adequate work-life balance. Don't let undefined job expectations hang over your head at home or in personal life.
Good advice. It's smart to take initiative and decide yourself how to act. Too many employees believe the employer will dictate their conduct and that's a mistake. BTW, Wednesday's outfit is especially cute.
ReplyDeleteThat is great advice because i agree with you managing expectations at work is a very crucial elements into building a good work relationship with your boss/internal clients.
ReplyDeleteThe clothes you make seem amazing. You are a very talented women to be able to make clothes. Trust me I know how hard it is.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips and advice for the new week. Also, love your outfits ...so stylish!
ReplyDeleteSuch great advice and I love all your outfits - they are all super cute.
ReplyDeleteEvery work comes with undefined expectations. This post offers wonderful tips on how to manage undefined expectations.
ReplyDeleteGotta love Friday, casual and relaxed.
ReplyDeleteStunning week again, love you monday and tuesday work clothings, you look different each time.
ReplyDeleteI love long dresses and outfit for Tuesdays really get my attention. It looks super comfy too.
ReplyDeleteLoving all your outfits they are so nice work days. I would always try to look professional when I worked outside the home.
ReplyDeletei love that midi skirt!! especially with those shoes!
ReplyDeleteI still remember your dress from monday outfit.. you had styled in on independence day. The consistent n dedicated blogger i know thanks sharing words of wisdom. Absolutely Noted!
ReplyDeleteWow. I am impressed with your memory and humbled by your continued readership. Thank you!!!
DeleteI love how you made Wednesday's jumpsuit work appropriate!
ReplyDeleteThese are such great tips & I am loving your looks as always. I think Monday is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips! Maintaining the balance is the best advice.
ReplyDeleteAs always you look wonderful and great tips on the workplace pressure that we can all feel at times.
ReplyDeleteThese are all some super cute outfits! Love all of the outfits you share.
ReplyDeleteLove the reminder to set your own goals! It’s so important.
ReplyDeleteLovely those weekly outfit. And it was a great tips hat can be very helpful for me as I started my new work last week.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a great and a helpful tips for me and setting your goals are so important.
ReplyDeleteLove those outfits its really beautiful!
I love reading these tips about how to manage expectations at work. Really helpful in my part. And those outfits really suit you well.
ReplyDeleteyour post is very important! I like how wise your advise on how to act is represented, I can only agree. Nice outfits as well, always inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThese are great tips and managing expectations at work professionally is so important.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your outfits!
Kileen
cute & little
I like the fray at the bottom of your jeans. I have the same job, different position coming up very soon and I'm going to remember these tips.
ReplyDeleteLove those tips! The quickest way to exceed expectations is to set your own goals. xo
ReplyDeleteYou make excellent points about managing expectations at work. Even though I work for myself, I realize that most of these aspects even apply to my work day. I even dress up nicely, like you, for my day at the home office ;)
ReplyDeleteAll your outfits are so pretty. That is definitely a great selection of work outfits. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteYour bird print skirt is so fun, and I love your casual friday look.
ReplyDeleteChic on the Cheap
These are really great tips and recommendations lady! And Thursday is my favorite from this week!
ReplyDeletexo Laura Leigh
www.louellareese.com
Love this post! Work life balance is so important as a way to be productive, successful and happy both professionally and personally.
ReplyDeleteXoxo Sarah Lindner
Great tips! And I'm absolutely in love with your work wardrobe <3
ReplyDeleteLouise x
Those are all great tips, and your outfits last week were so cute!
ReplyDeletexx Mollie
Great advice! Also thursdays skirt is just darling
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