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When Your Boss Takes Credit for Your Work

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You work hard and are proud of your accomplishments. But what should you do when your boss takes credit for one of them? As one of Phoenix’s top employment agencies, PrideStaff understands it can certainly be a frustrating and disheartening experience. Here are some tips to help you deal with the situation:

Stay calm and don’t lose it.

It’s easy to get emotional when someone takes credit for your work. However, try to stay calm and don’t start bashing your boss to any co-worker who will listen. You never know what kind of relationship they have with your boss and it could get back to them.

Vent to your family and friends.

Instead of venting to your co-workers, turn to a trusted family member or friend to talk about the situation. They might even be able to offer you some fresh perspective and advice on the matter.

Schedule a private conversation with your boss.

Don’t call your boss out on the floor, in front of the whole team. Instead, schedule a private meeting to discuss the situation. This will also give you time to cool down.

Before your meeting, make sure you think through what you’re going to stay. Your work is likely a very personal thing and when someone steals credit, it can be devastating. But instead of getting emotional, aim to stay calm and be clear when talking to your boss. Stick to the facts and the outcome you’d like to achieve.

Keep track of your work going forward.

In the future, start keeping track of all your work and ideas in writing. This way, if you ever need to provide evidence about the claims you’re making, you’ll have evidence to back yourself up.

Start up your job search.

If stealing credit is a pattern of behavior with your boss, the chances of them changing are slim to none. So either apply for an internal position with a new manager, or start putting your resume together and looking for employment elsewhere. There are plenty of supervisors out there who value their employees and give credit where it’s due.

If you need help finding a new boss – and a new job, call the experts at PrideStaff.

As one of Phoenix’s top employment agencies, we can give you the inside scoop on getting hired at some of the city’s best companies, as well as connect you with jobs often not advertised. To learn more, contact PrideStaff today.

 

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