Is it a bad thing if I’m strict on myself and everything I do?

[Anonymous]

I noticed that I get frustrated with my coworkers because they’re lazy, careless and disorganized. It upsets me more that my manager sets low expectations and then complains as to why the coworkers aren’t on top of their game.

[Pegases]

There are different kinds of managing styles. Your manager deosnt seem like the micromanagement type, which it appears you might prefer. Next, it is not necessarily bad that you set high expectations for yourself, but it is bad when you have expectations of others that aren't realistic. There is more than one way to skin a cat so to speak. In other words, different people are going to do things different ways. Why? Because we don't all grow up the same way. Some of us didn't grow up with two parents, some of us had no discipline as kids, some of us had too much. The list goes on. Point is, you can't control other people, but what you can control how you react to other people. You are the type to set standards, a leader at heart. So effectively communicating your standards in a way that makes people not only want to raise their standards but also that deosnt make them feel like trash, is a key component in leadership. You are not the boss, so you can't step on your bosses toes, but you can make your jobs life easier. I think that is the bridge between your coworkers not working to their potential, and your boss not being as assertive as perhaps they need to be. Best of luck to you.

[Guy13]

I think you need a Standards company. That would be like Fortune 500 company. Everyone there, let’s say Pfizer, is at your Standards. Don’t know your age, skill set, degree but supply chain is an OCD person dream job 😉

[blissinanarchy1]

It’s discipline. Being strict is a good thing as long as you don’t overburden yourself to the point your mental health is in shambles. Having high standards gets you further in life, but it definitely is the harder road.