Hello, question asker!
I've read your question and I totally get where you're coming from.
You were just doing your job, but your leader criticized you for it. They themselves were not thorough in their thinking, but they blamed you for it. It's so unfair!
I totally get it. It really makes people feel uncomfortable.
I'd be delighted to offer you my perspective, and I hope it will be comforting and inspiring.
1. It's so important to take care of yourself emotionally, and at the same time, think about what you might need to adjust in yourself from this situation.
It's only natural to feel emotional when we encounter unsatisfactory leaders and colleagues.
At this time, it's really important to take care of yourself and your emotions.
I think it would really help you to understand yourself and see what exactly is making you unhappy.
You said it yourself: "It feels like no matter how much I do, it's all just my job, and if I don't help out, I'm in the wrong." What's the point of that?
Then, it's important to think about how you'd like to get along with such leaders and colleagues in the future.
Asking questions is a great way to do this!
I'm sure we can all agree that it's important to try to see things from each other's perspectives. When you did more work in the past, was it outside your scope of work?
I'm just wondering, when you did more work in the past, was it outside your scope of work?
Or could it be that the division of labor isn't as clear as it could be in your workplace?
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. Are you willing to do the extra work you feel you have to do, or do you do it to maintain good relationships with your leaders or colleagues?
So, what can we do to make this work for us?
2. It can be really helpful to try to see things from the other person's perspective.
I'm sure you'll agree that from our perspective, the other person is undoubtedly in the wrong.
Have you ever tried to see things from your leader or colleagues' perspective?
For example, they often offer to serve you rice, which is such a kind and thoughtful act. Could this also be a way of showing you friendship?
Even though you don't really care,
Have you ever had to say no or thank you?
In their opinion, do you also feel a little entitled? We all do sometimes!
It's so important to remember that whenever someone expresses dissatisfaction with us, it's not necessarily our fault.
Rather, they have expectations of us, and that's okay!
For example, your colleagues might expect you to help with the water pump, and your boss might expect you to do more.
You can always assess whether the other person's request is reasonable.
There are just a few little rules in the workplace, and we can all get along if we follow them!
For example, when we go to work, our main task is to do our job well, and we should do it with a smile!
Of course, we can refuse to do things that aren't part of our job description.
Interpersonal relationships in the workplace are based on work, and that's okay!
Or, to put it another way, a cooperative relationship is what we're aiming for!
What kind of relationship do you want to have with your boss or colleagues?
If you want to get along well with each other, it may be easier to make yourself happy by putting yourself in the other person's shoes, respecting them, and cooperating with them while maintaining your bottom line.
It's so interesting how what happens in the workplace is objective, but how we experience those events is totally subjective.
I'm sure everyone has their own take on what the other person did.
Who's right?
In a relationship, there's no right or wrong interpretation.
They're both just trying to express their needs, which is totally understandable!
I get the feeling you'd like them to understand how much you've done and how proactive you are.
And you didn't mention that your leadership was affected by your personal matters, etc.
It's so hard when you understand them but they don't understand you!
Sometimes, if we can put ourselves in each other's shoes and think about what we need, it can be easier to understand each other and keep our relationships happy and healthy.
3. Take some time to think about what works best for you when it comes to getting along with others.
We can't always change our leaders or colleagues, but the good news is that we can reinterpret our relationships with them!
If good relationships can bring you benefits, such as a good mood and good career development, then you might as well get along with your colleagues and supervisors more constructively!
You don't need to please others or put yourself in a difficult position. Just have a cooperative spirit, and you'll be fine!
Or, in the long run, how can you make yourself comfortable and what can you do?
I truly believe you will find your way, my friend.
I'm so happy we're getting to know each other! It's totally okay to have conflicts, and it's a great chance for us to show what we value.
It's totally okay to have conflicts. It's also a great chance for us to get to know each other better and show what we value.
Please, just share these!
Wishing you all the best!


Comments
I understand the frustration, it's not easy when expectations and realities don't align. I felt like I was doing my best to manage the situation given the circumstances, but clearly, there was a miscommunication. I should have been more proactive in informing the leader about my plans and challenges. It's important for us to have a clear dialogue to avoid such misunderstandings in the future.
It seems like everyone had a different take on what was expected during the renovation. I didn't realize that my actions could be perceived as not being cooperative. I thought by cleaning up my own space, I was taking responsibility. Perhaps I should have been more involved with the team's activities, even if I was busy. Communication is key, and I'll make sure to be clearer next time.
The leader's reaction caught me off guard. I've always tried to go above and beyond, especially when he's not around. I guess I underestimated how much my absence from pumping water might have affected the group. I'll need to find a way to explain my side without sounding defensive and show that I'm willing to contribute more effectively.
It's disheartening when efforts go unnoticed or are misunderstood. I put in a lot of work to clean up after the renovation, thinking it was the right thing to do. Maybe I should have communicated my actions better to ensure everyone was on the same page. I want to restore the trust and cooperation within our team.
I can see now that not informing the leader about the state of my room and not participating in the waterpumping may have come across as neglectful. I wish we could have discussed this before it escalated. I value the harmony in our workplace and will strive to be more transparent and collaborative moving forward.