Comments on: Don't be the hardest worker in your job or in your job hunt

By: Trekker

Trekker — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:30:20 +0000

I have learnt that it's not all about results but dedication is also important to factor in there. My work style may seem lazy but I get results yet when it comes to long term growth. I should have put more time into showing up and being present and less time on my own trying to do a finish a great project perfectly that wasn't core to the business.

By: Kelsey

Kelsey — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:39:38 +0000

This post was eye opening within the first paragraph. I'm fresh out of college and just started a new job. My main goal was come in early and stay late- I am eager to impress. However, I didn't consider how this could make me seem like I'm not smart enough to get my work done in the allotted time.

My superiors say they want people who stay after and come in early. Penelope, what is a good balance?

By: P P

P P — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:24:50 +0000

I know this post is from a long time ago but I'm about to lose my job so have been reading your blog…

Did it ever occur to anyone that minorities may have to work harder to prove themselves at work BECAUSE OF Affirmative Action? With a choice between a white and black person that both graduated from Harvard, an employer would assume that the white person had to have worked harder, had better grades, etc. to get into Harvard. And because of Affirmative Action, he'd most likely be right. In an Affirmative Action-less world, both candidates could be judged fairly on the quality of their accomplishments instead of the color of their skin. Imagine that.

By: jc

jc — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:35:13 +0000

So not true. If you are white you have to work harder. This is thanks to affirmative action and the whole 'white privilege' idea. Truth is, there are no perks for poor white people; we have to work twice as hard to get half as much.

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By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:06:00 +0000

This is what I see at work all day! There is the assistent of the boss who is the first in the office in the morning and the last one to go home in the evening. The boss thinks he is his best man because he is in the office as long as he is. Hopefully there will be a turn towards the people getting a job done rather than sitting at work long hours.

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By: RK

RK — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:37:00 +0000

Agree with you 100%

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