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This Is Not My Job!!. By James Pennisi WBL Coordinator. What Is Wrong With This Picture?. Answer The Following Questions Based on the Picture:. Is it better to do a job wrong or not do the job at all? Would you inform your boss if you knew a co-worker was not doing there job?
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This Is Not My Job!! By James Pennisi WBL Coordinator
Answer The Following Questions Based on the Picture: • Is it better to do a job wrong or not do the job at all? • Would you inform your boss if you knew a co-worker was not doing there job? • Should a worker take on added responsibility to get a job done right?
What worker do you want to be? This is a story about four people: Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry with that, because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody have done.
What job were you hired for? • Your job description should give you a good idea of what duties you are responsible for. • Ask during the interview process what responsibilities you have. • It may be a good idea to clarify who your immediate supervisor is.
What to do when asked to do a task you do not ordinarily do: • Is what is being asked of you: • Illegal • Immoral • Dangerous
Interacting With Your Boss: • Voice your concerns in a positive way and rehearse what you want to say. • Let your boss know if you are not comfortable with the job. • Ask for a raise if you think you do more than your coworkers • Maybe you should look for a new job if you are continually asked to take on more responsibility.
The Positives of taking on extra responsibilities: • Shows that you are a “go getting” • Shows that you are dependable • Makes you a more valued employee • Can lead to a promotion • Gain valuable experience
In Review….. • Is it better to do a job wrong or not do the job at all? • Would you inform your boss if you knew a co-worker was not doing there job? • Should a worker take on added responsibility to get a job done right?
Your supervisor asked you to perform duties that you did not do in the past. Create a skit containing the dialogue you had with your supervisor including the outcome. Remember to: Think before you speak Ask yourself if this will help me in the future Have a positive tone Create a realistic outcome that shows that you thought about the offer Homework Activity Keep in mind that this is a conversation that you may need to have in the near future. Think of this as a test run. This assignment should be typed and include detail. Due on Monday, November 5, 2007