I Want An Environment That Respects What I Do/My Discipline Is Not Appreciated
In order to be clear about the optimal path forward for you it is really important to understand what might be the key problem/challenge facing you. If you have not already done so, answer the following questions:
1. What exactly are you experiencing?
i) Lack of opportunity.
ii) Lack of respect.
iii) Lack of resources.
iv) Cultural factors - people from your discipline are just not listened to/valued as much as people from other departments/functions.
2. Do you feel it’s possible that it might be you rather than your discipline/department/skill-set that is being penalized?
3. If you feel that part of what you’re experiencing is down to you and not the department and how it is treated, what initiative could you take to improve your personal situation?
i) Talk to peers/your boss/personnel/general management.
ii) Add to your skills.
iii) Gain more experience.
iv) Prove yourself - take initiative to proactively solve problems others cannot solve.
v) Mentor - request or find yourself someone to act as a sounding board for you.
4. How long have you felt this way/detected that there is an issue?
5. What have you done to raise awareness concerning the issue internally?
6. If others are now aware of the issue, has there been any positive change made or suggestion that change will happen?
7. In your opinion, is what you are experiencing something that can be changed given the leadership and/or culture of the organization?
If you feel the questions above are helpful in beginning to understand your situation and are ready to learn more, see Coaching/What I Do For You
SPARKIN CONNECTION If you know you want another job and you have a good sense that is more of the same (but with more responsibility/money/recognition) in a different organization.
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If you feel the above questions are helpful but you are unsure of ‘what’s next’ or uncertain about what the ‘optimal’ next step is or you are unclear ‘how to manifest’ a chosen direction but want to move forward, see Coaching/What I Do For You
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