Everyone strives for a job that they love. However, even our dream careers develop workplace fears. If we become focused on our fears, we can lose creativity, productivity, and develop stress. It’s important to address our concerns. Fear could start impacting your job performance.
The Fear of Being Fired
Whether you love or hate your job, we all have a fear of getting fired.
How will we support our family? Will we be able to find another job? Will our new job make pay enough to support our lifestyle?
As a Recruiter, I help find you jobs that fit your skills where you can feel secure. Nevertheless, if you are scared of being fired, here are a few tips for you to help you overcome your fears.
How-To Overcome Your Fear of Being Fired
Firstly, assess your work situation. Is there a legitimate reason that you should be afraid of being fired? Some signs could be your boss being critical of your work, you are no longer asked to attend important meeting or your workload subsides.
If you can’t find any reason, ask your manager for feedback on your work. Explain to your boss that you want to perform at the best of your abilities. Your boss will probably be impressed by your initiative.
The Fear of Not Receiving the Promotion that You Deserve
Everyone starts at the bottom of the ladder in their career. With hard work, you can increase your position to manager, supervisor, or even CEO. Almost everyone who dreams of climbing the ladder, fears that the “other guy” will get the promotion.
As a recruiter, I help employees find companies that have potential for growth.
How-To Overcome the Fear of Not Receiving the Promotion that You Deserve
Make it difficult for the organization to replace you. Always go through trainings to improve your job skills. Participate in brainstorming sessions. Be innovative! Be willing to help out in other areas and possibly get cross trained in those areas. It makes you more valuable to the company and your boss.
The Fear of Inadequacy
We can easily feel inadequate when our tasks begin to pile. We feel overwhelmed and question whether we can handle our workload.
At some point, someone will discover that we are incompetent.
This chronic self-doubt causes stress which decreases our productivity.
How-To Overcome the Fear of Inadequacy
Inadequacy can often develop from lack of communication. If you do not know what your boss wants then you are more likely to feel that you cannot complete the job well. Start by attaining a clear vision.
Ask your boss, “what would success look like in this project?” You can work confidently now that you know the company’s vision.
The Fear of Not Fitting In
Everyone wants to be liked. Fitting in creates a more comfortable and fun workplace. However, if fitting in is an obsession, you might not value yourself.
How-To Overcome the Fear of Not Fitting In
Start by being friendly to everyone. You will probably receive a positive response which will boost your confidence. After you boost your confidence, participate in brainstorming sessions. Impacting the office can also increase the chance of a promotion or raise.
