In multiple companies, I was repeatedly cited and complimented for solving problems and carrying workloads that others couldn't.
I also was no wallflower, networking -- on my own initiative and maintenance -- with people throughout these large organizations spanning multiple countries.
In those same workplaces, I was met with a bureacratic, political, and not infrequently personal wall of rejection when I requested a quieter workplace.
I was raised to "pay my dues." My advice to the current generation: There's no such thing, particularly with respect to introversion and/or environmental differences. If they are not already respecting you, get out.
Take it from Mr. Burnout, here.
P.S. The current "introvert" business press is just the latest round of "mind the gap" cargo cult management. If organizations were really on board with understanding and practicing some of what's being written -- well, too late for me, but at least "hurrah" for future generations.
But... I severely doubt it. Same old bullies, new clothes. (And who is going to be the first to get those performance enhancing offices, do you thing?)
So, I repeat myself: If they are not already doing it, and you identify with the described population, GET OUT!
I also was no wallflower, networking -- on my own initiative and maintenance -- with people throughout these large organizations spanning multiple countries.
In those same workplaces, I was met with a bureacratic, political, and not infrequently personal wall of rejection when I requested a quieter workplace.
I was raised to "pay my dues." My advice to the current generation: There's no such thing, particularly with respect to introversion and/or environmental differences. If they are not already respecting you, get out.
Take it from Mr. Burnout, here.
P.S. The current "introvert" business press is just the latest round of "mind the gap" cargo cult management. If organizations were really on board with understanding and practicing some of what's being written -- well, too late for me, but at least "hurrah" for future generations.
But... I severely doubt it. Same old bullies, new clothes. (And who is going to be the first to get those performance enhancing offices, do you thing?)
So, I repeat myself: If they are not already doing it, and you identify with the described population, GET OUT!