Is your loyalty to your work or to yourself?

[cheeky_starfish]

It seems that there is this unwritten rule that employees should always be loyal to their company, often with the expectation of stopping over unpaid or forgoing breaks to complete tasks and show your commitment. Yet most companies would announce mass redundancies, with no loyalty or consideration for their staff whatsoever, if it would save them a little cash! Is this ‘loyalty’ only expected to work one way? 🤷🏻‍♂️

My attitude to work has completely changed since I first started working - yes, I always turn up on time, I do my job right and I work hard, but my loyalty is to myself and my best interests when it comes to overtime and holidays etc.

Has anyone else’s attitude to work changed over the course of their working life? Have any bad experiences and being treated like garbage contributed to this? 🤔 Thank you.

[Anonymous]

You're a professional. You sign a contract and turn up for work, apply your skills to the best of your ability, and advocate for your company. They pay you money and provide benefits.

They don't own you, they rent you. And one way or another, the relationship will end.

[NerdInDenial]

It really depends. If your work offers you the opportunity to climb the ladder and that is your goal, it would be wise to sacrifice some personal things to ensure you have a more positive reputation.

[Guy13]

My work without a doubt.