Published on 12, July, 2020
Just wanted to know how many of those in work get really frustrated by inefficient work systems. I know it must frustrate everyone but it seems I can get way more annoyed by it than anyone else sometimes to a point where I can't work in that particular job because I know the inefficient system won't change. I just sit there thinking this whole thing is such a waste of time and effort and resources . I don't know I just find it so unbearable and wondered whether other felt the same.
Definitely, I will try and suggest improvements, but sometimes get met with "but we've always done it that way". Strange in a way around the whole change situation, but I can't bear to see something which doesn't make sense or isn't logical to me and can't figure how people don't think about what they're doing. Fortunately, we are encouraged to do continual improvement, it just takes so long to get things changed!
My main annoyance though is people not taking responsibility or ownership, so I end up with a shed load on my list/plate that really aren't to do with me but I can't just ignore things once I've noticed it's wrong or been told about it. I have to do something about it or find another owner for it. I sometimes wonder if people tell me about things so I'll do that!
You sound like a fantastic employee Joe
Thanks! It's tricky, I've had to work hard to not been seen as too challenging/negative/pedantic or a pain. I can massively overthink how to approach something, but once people know me they generally recognise that I'm just trying to do the right thing. Wasn't until my diagnosis that I came to realise that how I communicate and can be misunderstood is to do with how my brain is wired.
You sound like an absolute asset to your role and I’m sure your employer is grateful for such passion and attention to detail