Recognizing achievement

[Otessa, BSN, RN]

What would you do if your entire team did not acknowledge an achievement-degree attainment, certification, etc?

Acknowledge=verbally, card, e-mail.

Thanks.

otessa

[PatMac10,RN, RN]

There are plenty of time when I achieve stuff and no one acknowledges it. I just keep on trucking.

Or do you mean acknowledge it as in reference to your job and any new skills that "achievement" may allow you to do?

[cecilsgirl]

Otessa- could you please be a little more specific? thanks..

[happy2learn]

I personally wouldn't care. I don't achieve things for other people. I do it for myself.

I recognize myself by having my favorite drink..... amaretto sour.

[makes needs known]

Not too many people notice other's achievements. They sure do notice mistakes though.

[anonymurse]

"Money is the sincerest form of flattery." --RAH. So I don't much care if I get other forms of recognition or not. I can't feed my kids on non-monetary recognition.

[CNL2B]

I personally don't feel that a person's co-workers have any duty to recognize their achievements -- meaning those that you are lateral with. Maybe it makes them mad. Maybe they are jealous. Maybe they just plain don't like this person, who knows? I can see how that would be hurtful, though.

I do feel that your supervisor should recognize this person, however. Their achievements are value added to whatever organization they work for, and if nothing else, that deserves a "thank you," although I think the case could be made for much more than that (bonuses or raises, etc.)

[CoffeeRTC, BSN, RN]

I dunno. If you've been working with the same group for a while and say you finsh school and get your BSN or a different cert....a "Hey, Otessa, congrats" would be nice.

[llg, PhD, RN]

It depends on the specifics of the situation. If the team makes a big deal about everyone else's achievements, but ignores those of 1 person ... then I would take that as very rude and a sign that something is wrong with the relationships.

However, if the team never acknowledges such accomplishments ... then I wouldn't take it personally. I would probably try to change the culture though, and start recognizing the achievements of others myself to get the ball rolling in that direction.

[Otessa, BSN, RN]

There are plenty of time when I achieve stuff and no one acknowledges it. I just keep on trucking.

Or do you mean acknowledge it as in reference to your job and any new skills that "achievement" may allow you to do?

yes, that is what I mean.

[belgarion]

You know the old saying about doing a good job being like peeing in a pair of dark pants? It gives YOU a nice warm feeling but nobody else notices.

In my previous career I finished a BS, an MS, and achieved three different engineering certifications and two in management. I was never once publicly or privately recognized by the organization. They were probably afraid I would expect a raise if they gave me any recognition.

Achieve for yourself because it's certain very few others will care.

[AOx1]

Is it too late for us to say congrats????

In all honesty, sometimes this is just selfish behavior without any ill intent. An old quote I like "never attribute to malice what can just as easily be explained by stupidity" applies here. I know I am guilty. This year, I have been making a conscious effort to be grateful to others and to tell them thanks or congrats whenever I can. I had a coworker like that: she was so encouraging, with kind or funny words. I want to emulate her. I do think most of us (myself included, of course) tend to be a little self-absorbed and oblivious.