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Non-supervisor's Truth Zone As a non-supervisor, you supervise no one, or consider your supervision insignificant. You probably assume that since no one reports to you that you have little or no power to influence your work environment. Consider an alternative point of view; answer these questions: Why do you hold the job you now have - is it by accident or did you apply? When you were hired, were you the only one applying? - do you know why you were chosen over the others? If you left your job are there other people who would seek the position - did you ever consider how desirable your job is? Are there parts of your job that you know better than others - better than some people, everyone - how expert are you? Do some people pay close attention to what you have to say - do you sometimes have something to teach? Do your comments sometimes influence the opinions of others - co-workers, supervisors, customers, vendors? How many people at work do you trust and could consider friends - one, two, six, twenty? Now think about your answers Perhaps you never considered your unique qualification for your job, why were you hired? What is the significance of knowing others desire your job? And even if your job is low-tech or low-skill, how does it feel to think about what you do better than anyone? Have you ever thought about how valuable the ability to teach and encourage others is? Even though you may not be the boss, how many people do you influence? How many people listen to you... trust you? If your honest answers leave you feeling insignificant, unappreciated and alone you have either been in your position for a very short time or way too long. If you are not new to the job, you need to seriously ask yourself the question: Why do you have such a low opinion of your self and your skills that you are willing to work under such disagreeable conditions? You are faced with a Moment of Truth. Moments of Truth You have four options at your disposal: Change yourself - Ask yourself, how do your assumptions - beliefs about your situation - serve you? Are others in similar circumstances coping better, are they happier and more productive? The difference may be in you, what could you change in yourself to make your present situation more workable? Change the situation - Apart from quitting your job, what else could be changed? A transfer? Training? How about negotiating with your supervisor or others for what you need? Are the rules, expectations or standards under which you work non-negotiable? Have you asked? Get Out - If you cannot change you and the situation will not be altered, you must consider getting out. There is more to life than the job you are in. It may be difficult, expensive and risky, but the alternative is a life of suffering or possible a stress-related early death. Do it. Stay and Suffer - Many, many people have decided they cannot change themselves, the situation is unalterable and they do not have the courage to get out. The result is a decision to stay and suffer. Never mind the fact that in such unhappiness, they are not fully effective on the job and cynical about the company and usually life. These people choose to stay and suffer and keep the pay check. These people are jeopardizing the success of their organizations, but more importantly, they are sacrificing their lives and most certainly their health. This is the one option that serves no one. Of course the excuse is usually "I have to do this for my family." Perhaps the family should be consulted - who wants a grumpy mommie, impotent husband, alcoholic parent, or dead daddy? Where are your priorities? Taking a Stand for Truth If your priority is to work and live in a more healthy, pleasant and productive environment, you must face the truth that you are the one who must be willing to make a difference. Change begins with you. The can provide you with guidance, tools and support - but you must be willing to step out of the old and into the new. This may feel risky. If you, and possibly some of your co-workers are willing to take this risk, you will find an array of alliances waiting to work with you. But the first steps are yours. Step One Download everything you can from this site and read it again. Share it with others. Try to engage people in a dialogue about these issues. Try to find at least one person who is willing to team up with you. Step Two Contact the for support. We have books, learning programs and consulting services available to help you. For those with no budget at their disposal, we even publish a reading list to begin your self-education. We will also help you connect with others like yourself to network and mentor each other. Step Three Do it!