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Finally!
Posted On 07/17/2007 14:50:03 by Sexy_Tlingit

After 4 months of struggling to gain respect in my current workplace, I've finally found it. Those of you who have read my previous blogs know that I've been fed up with work, and the treatment that came with it.

The manager who has given me the worst of it, has eased up. He has also started trusting me with more, and more complicated projects. As well as with training newer people on some things.

The engines once reserved for the "A" team, and the only part of these big aircraft I've ever had any interest in, have been opened up to me. The last few weeks this man has done a complete turn around in his attitude towards me :-)

Extra OT usually only given to few, who like to work, and who the manager trusts, has also been made available to me. The last three weeks have flown by. I used to stand around alot waiting for work, sometimes not being given any. For the past few weeks I've been busting my butt, all day, every day.

The others I have had problems with have also come around. Projects are no longer taken from me and done for me. I'm told to "do it", rather than being told to, "tell ____ to do it".

It feels good knowing that I've finally earned what I've been striving to get since I started. It feels good coming home tired every day, knowing I've put in a hard day's work. I haven't worked this hard since my last job. And once again, it feels good Laughing



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07/24/2007 19:32:26

You wrote: "After 4 months of struggling to gain respect in my current workplace, I've finally found it. "

You did not find it.  You earned it!!! Respect is something that must always be earned.  Even an experienced mech going to a new shop has to establish himself / herself and earn respect.  Nothing is given to anyone in this industry.  At least it shouldn't be.

Experienced managers in any industry have a way of testing not only an employee's abilities but also their attitude, perseverance, willingness to take crap... their mettle.  Sounds like you passed.

 Congratulations!!!

Be forewarned though.... the test never stops.  Do NOT rest on your laurels. Keep up the good work and good luck! Smile



07/24/2007 16:31:43

I have run in to too many 'ole boy managers that did not like me there.  It was rough, until I learned to prove myself quickly to the other mechanics.

Now, I am a peer, with them job wise. Education wise they are the subordinates. 

Congrats on getting the respect so rightly deserved!!!

 



07/17/2007 16:17:17

What a great story! I thought things were improving in the industry in this area. I guess I am just too isolated anymore...

I work with a great team now. I don't feel like I had to prove myself here anymore than anyone else does. That frustration is always hard for any FNG (f___ing new guy), but it should be fair for everyone.




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