Misconception Correction: The Real Truth About Work

 

The Real Truth About Work 🏭

Introduction:

Any type of work presents different struggles or challenges, especially when working in a labor-intensive manufacturing company or a factory. In overcoming these challenges, we must change our mindset and consider how to erase an idea or belief that doesn't contribute to our personal and professional growth, which also might affect our physical and mental well-being.

In sharing the challenges or misconceptions I encountered from my past work experiences, this blog aims to assist you in overcoming your work challenges. 

Here are the 5 Misconceptions About Work and the 5 Lessons Learned from them. 

5 Misconceptions About Work 👷

📌Misconception 1: "That Terrible Mistake or Flaw". 

Have you ever wondered why the black dot is the one focused on when looking at a white paper? If you have done 90% of the good work, the 10% flaw or mistake in your work or character sticks to your image. 

Sadly, but true, despite all the hard work you have done, if you commit one mistake at work, this will become your trademark. Why? Because some people are judgmental that way.

📌Misconception 2: "A Sensitive Person is not fit to work." 

It is difficult not to be so emotional when a person of higher authority is correcting you because of a mistake, especially when you are a person who gets offended by reprimand, and it is your first job. 

When a leader or superior is correcting you, there is a saying that goes like this...
"Let it flow to your left ear, think about it, but don't dwell on it. 
Let it pass to the right ear and dismiss the bad feeling that comes from it."

📌Misconception 3: "Hardworking or Working Too Much?" 

Can I consider myself hardworking if I was the only one left in my work area while others had gone home? 

It was a misconception by honest employees that if you were still working past your required work hours, you were a hard worker because it was not paid work. Well, it proves that you have yet to finish on time to be a productive worker. 

📌Misconception 4: "I Don't Need a Break."

(This is in connection with misconception no. 3.)

"I sometimes don't take breaks because I want to advance my work," said an employee.
When the co-workers are on their ten-minute break, this employee continues doing work to advance and catch up while the conveyor is not yet moving. It didn't help the employee's performance because he/she felt tired and exhausted from not taking a break.

📌Misconception 5: "Good Leaders Do the Work." 

What makes a good leader in the production department? 

Is it considered good leadership skills if you replace your absent operator?

Another misconception is that a good leader can replace his/her absent member. 

What if more than two operators were absent that day? 

5 Lessons Learned from Work 📔

✅1st Lesson Learned: "Try to overcome the mistake."

This mistake must not affect your perception and your dream of being promoted in your work. Continue doing good or better, and know that others are much more considerate and supportive of your growth as an employee and as an individual earning a living for your family.

✅2nd Lesson Learned:  "Anyone can adjust how to react."

Think of it this way, they are not angry with you (personally) but with what you did, separate the person from the action. It will make sense, and we won't be so hard on ourselves for not knowing better. 
And maybe your superior was concerned about your performance and well-being

✅3rd Lesson Learned: "Work smarter."

Re-assess yourself, and think of ways to improve your work ethic so you can go home at the appropriate time and not be left behind in your work area.

✅4th Lesson Learned: "Breaks are essential for good health."

Don't neglect yourself. Sit down and rest, drink water to quench your thirst, eat a snack to boost your energy, or go to the toilet for that much-needed break. It is essential to take breaks to avoid health problems in the future. Remember, "Health is our wealth."

✅5th Lesson Learned: "Good leaders need support from members."

Do not replace your absent member because who will do your work of monitoring the line?
As a leader, you have to speak with your members and tell them that, due to absences, there will be adjustments today regarding work distribution, and you need their support to achieve the target. 

Conclusion: 

A newbie or beginner learns by doing the actual work process. No one can be an expert yet at any job or skill. We may encounter mistakes while learning a new type of work; each has its ups and downs, but we must continue and persevere. One can never learn if we don't commit mistakes in any kind of skill or work. To improve ourselves, we have to avoid repeating past errors as much as possible. 

In correcting these 5 Misconceptions About Work, we have gained the 5 Lessons Learned to help us overcome the work challenges we are experiencing. 
Thank you for reading. 😍

Quote: 

"When we strive to become better than we are,

everything around us becomes better too." 

- Paulo Coelho