Corporate life often comes with an unwritten set of expectations, from meeting targets to appearing constantly committed to work. An Instagram video has now sparked a discussion after a man shared what he believes is the simplest way to deal with workplace perceptions: let your performance speak for itself.
“If you stay happy, your colleagues or people at the office will think that this job isn’t important to you. If you pursue your hobbies, they’ll think you aren’t prioritising your job. There is only one way to prove your work. Whatever your KPIs or KRAs are, whatever you have to deliver, no matter what reason in the world, just don’t miss that. Get the numbers done. Get your job done. After that, whatever you do, no one will question you. If you fail to deliver that, even if you did a hundred other things right, no one is going to appreciate it.
It’s better if you understand this truth,” he said in the video.
After the meeting, draft an email summarising the same request and send it to your manager so that there is clear written communication as well,” he replied. Responding to the concern, Viswanath suggested raising the issue clearly with the manager and documenting the conversation. “I know this problem. In your next meeting, tell your manager that you want to become one of the best-performing employees in the team, and that to achieve that, you need proper training, guidance and support. Other viewers largely agreed with his message. One person wrote, “Results matter more than appearances.
Another said, “This is actually solid career advice. A third added, “Yes, this is true.”
