Are you the one everyone relies on at work, or are you the one who needs a lot of help?

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Maybe you are something in between? Are you Mr/Ms dependable or are you vulnerable at work and need more instruction than you can provide?

Shiprex · Accepted Answer

I am the one people come to as I am old and wise (lol) but for about 4 years in and around the pandemic era, I was the only qualified in my field member of my department. SO my colleagues relied on me for all the simple stuff like "how does voltage flow around this circuit?" (PS it doesn't jfc) from adults so it was nice to be NEEDED in a professional sense. However, their expertise was often relied upon when I wasn't completely confident with things so the conversations were perhaps not as simple as the one I put but still felt educational and helpful for me.

My other jobs though in the military was when you don't know what these people do all that well because they are the specialists and the respect they had for you doing your job as well as your interest in theirs was something special.

NicholasRedone · Accepted Answer

I used to run around like a headless chook - what's a man to do like anyone else or even a woman when you take on a stressful job and realise darn if I quit now I'll look like a loser.

Some jobs I manage to last year's while being a loser because I did my best and apparently that was good enough. It's not like I deliberately was hopeless

NordicInScandinavia · Accepted Answer

In my work, we both rely on each other and have to work independently at the same time.

There's definitely been situations where I've been vulnerable and needed guidance but I'm also someone my coworkers do not hesitate to have a professional dialogue with about a situation/dilemma or whatever on mind.

Agape93 · Accepted Answer

Closer to the first. I get my job done and nobody needs to wonder if I will, when or if it'll he correct.

Advisor Smith · Accepted Answer

In my experience, a balance is essential. Being the dependable one at work means I can guide others, drawing from my experiences and knowledge. However, I've also learned the value of seeking help and instruction when needed. Continuous learning and collaboration foster a strong team environment. Embracing both roles when necessary ensures personal growth and contributes positively to the workplace.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

Maybe in between. The only times I really needed help was when I was just starting and when is was busy as I was by myself.

But they actually ended up hiring me back once even after I got in trouble, because they were desperate for people and I was experienced.

Communicationisking · Answer

I'm relied on a lot at work because I specialise in things that even my bosses don't really know about but I am not afraid to ask for advice if I'm not sure about something... I help people when they need help so basically what goes around comes around. I understand that showing people how to do things well and they could run with it and be better at it than me could be a bad thing in a dog eat dog world but karma is a thing so I teach people who want to be taught.

Purpleronnie · Answer

I get to be the hero a lot which is nice but otherwise I fly under the radar. When your the embodiment of core IT infrastructure support and developmwnt for 7 companies though this is as good as it gets.

talka20 · Answer

At work i am the head of facility now. And yes even when i was not the head, still things did depend on me and now even more. Our organization is The Walkway School.

exitseven · Answer

I am retired but when I used to work I was known as the voice of reason. It's pretty funny if you think about it.

HungTexan · Answer

I tend to be the fixer. I don’t need much help.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Where I work you are expected to work solo at all times.

fish5505_87 · Answer

wow, I can really relate; for years I was always the guy who knew everything, or thought I did. Lately, I feel like Im playing catch up, scary!

msg321 · Answer

I think it is directly related with experience. If you are experienced at your work other people rely on you but if you are new you rely on experienced ones.

DrPepper12 · Answer

I was the guy volunteering cuz I didn't trust a few coworkers to do some stuff

Alexandra1996 · Answer

Yes and I travel for work.

Ironco · Answer

In general, I'm always the one people turn to and rely on. It's been like that my whole life.

Gymrat01 · Answer

Yes especially helping set up a program for people who need help to lose weight etc.

NathanDavis · Answer

everything is my fault...

DishLady · Answer

I'm the boss, so...

Theguywhogoesnude · Answer

All the above

Babygirl_S · Answer

Just balanced

KatieK92 · Answer

The one everyone relies on it's Tough

Jennz6 · Answer

No, there’s always at least 10 girls here

Anonymous · Answer

Somewhere in the middle lol

msc545 · Answer

I work alone - so it's me.

Kelly6 · Answer

@ez-bri-z_v2 im self employed, so neither

CubaPirate · Answer

It certainly seems that way

wkhan_87 · Answer

Thank God i think I am self dependent..

Amur8711 · Answer

I feel I am fairly dependable.

Smf1989 · Answer

In one department I was

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