What can you do for the company

Author: Li Dewei, Tian Naisi
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Don't complain about your company doing too little for you if you're unclear about your own responsibilities. If you don't know or have completely forgotten your responsibilities to the company, don't complain about it doing too little for you. Some people pride themselves on being high-minded yet incompetent, always complaining about being exploited by their bosses, toiling for others, and being mere tools for others' profits. Or they lament that they are as talented as Zhuge Liang and as knowledgeable as Confucius, yet never gain their boss's recognition—how pity, this horse of a thousand miles, hasn't met a worthy master! In reality, such complaints are unnecessary. Many employees are restless and unwilling to do small tasks, yet incapable of handling big ones. People often hear them complain about their work being too trivial: "My work is truly boring!" "Facing repetitive tasks every day, I'm about to go mad!" "Just get the work done, who cares about the details?!" Complaining about work being tedious, complaining about the company's boss, complaining about long working hours, complaining about overly strict company management—if a person frequently complains about their fate and attributes their misfortunes to others, such a person is not complete. Every employee in a company must resist complaining at all times, just as they protect their homes from theft. When you feel tired of your work and lack motivation, or when you question the company's policies, instead of complaining, face reality, acknowledge your work, or ask yourself, with a sense of responsibility to the company, what you have done for it or what you can contribute. It is common to hear people complain about their positions and treatment being unsatisfactory, yet few analyze the situation from their own perspective, tap into their potential, and focus their efforts on their work with dedication. Lucy worked as a journalist at a newspaper for over a decade, yet nothing significant changed. Dissatisfied with her job, she even considered quitting. However, fearing unemployment if she didn't find a suitable replacement, she hesitated and eventually comforted herself, dismissing the idea and deciding to just stay on as is. One day, while dining with a friend, she began complaining about her work environment. Her friend said sternly, "Have you thought about the reasons for your current situation? Have you tried to understand your work and genuinely develop an interest in it from the bottom of your heart? Have you treated it as a great cause and worked hard on it? If you quit only because you're dissatisfied with your current position or salary, you probably won't find better opportunities. Just endure a little longer, change your attitude, and try to find value and joy in your current work—you may be surprised by the results. If, after genuinely trying this, things don't improve, then you can consider quitting." Her friend's words deeply moved Lucy. She began approaching her work with a positive attitude, and as a result, her feelings and outcomes were vastly different. Her dissatisfaction gradually faded, and she began to develop a sense of attachment to her job. This led to her work abilities being greatly recognized, and she soon received promotions and recognition from her superiors. If you're unclear about your work or don't know or have forgotten your responsibilities, don't complain about your boss not giving you opportunities. It's hard to imagine why people are so skilled at complaining, able to spot every unfavorable aspect of their work yet unable to perform it well. That is indeed very strange. If those who spend all day complaining about their work could apply half of that energy and creativity to their work, they might achieve great success. The biggest victim of complaining is oneself. In the real world, there are too many people who, despite receiving excellent education and being talented, fail to get promoted in their companies. Why? Mainly because they refuse to self-reflect, always suspect their environment, and constantly complain about their work. A common scenario in the workplace is this: after a task is assigned, if the boss doesn't follow up, the result is almost always neglected. For some things, if the superior doesn't track progress, it's hard to get satisfactory feedback. Others, when faced with assigned tasks, often just stare blankly at their superiors, suspiciously asking, "How should I do this?" "I don't know about this?" People who complain rarely take proactive steps to solve problems. They don't consider completing work their responsibility but instead view complaining as normal. When it comes to complaining and responsibility, a business leader aptly pointed out, "Complaining is an excuse for failure. It's a way to avoid responsibility." Such people lack vision and are unlikely to take on major responsibilities. Observe any well-managed organization closely, and you'll find that no one is rewarded or promoted for endless complaining. That's only natural. Imagine a sailor on a ship constantly complaining: "This ship is so old and dilapidated, the environment on board is terrible, the food is almost inedible, and how could there be such an incompetent captain?" What do you think of this sailor's sense of responsibility? Would he be diligent in his duties? If you were the captain, would you trust him with important tasks? At times, complaining can indeed earn some sympathy from kind-hearted people, temporarily relieving one's inner pressure. Moreover, verbal complaints themselves don't directly cause financial losses to the company or individuals. However, persistent complaining can make people indecisive and lead to half-hearted work. Complaining makes people shallow and narrow-minded. Someone whose mind is filled with complaints cannot imagine the future. Complaining only makes them misaligned with the company's values and further narrow their own path forward. In the end, they achieve nothing and are forced to leave. If you are employed by a company, vow to give your best and take initiative in your responsibilities! As long as you are still part of the team, don't condemn or harm it. Otherwise, you will only tarnish your company and sabotage your own future. If you have a lot of grievances about the company or your work and need to vent, make a choice. One is to leave and vent outside the company's walls. The other is to stay and fulfill your duties, fully committing to the company's work and striving to do it better. Look around at those who only know how to complain and don't take their work seriously. They never cherish their job opportunities. They don't understand that substantial material rewards are built on dedicated work. They also don't realize that even with low salaries, they can use work opportunities to improve their skills. In their endless complaints, they grow older day by day, yet their skills show no improvement. Tragically, complainers never fully realize a harsh reality: in today's increasingly competitive world, job opportunities are hard-earned. Those who don't cherish their opportunities, don't work hard, and only complain are always at the top of the list for termination, regardless of their education level or whether their abilities meet basic job requirements. P3-7