So, I have a dilemma.
My workplace used to be boring, full of drudgery, etc.
Then management changed hands, and all of our leaders were all shiny with sayings like "Embrace Change! Give us New Ideas on How we can Improve things! Positive Attitude! Leadership!Mentoring! S.M.A.R.T. Goals!" Etc. etc.
So, I did. I do. I actually enjoy work a ton more now. I do my duties, and try to do things that help, and work with others...
and get shot down a lot.
Basically, while the guy who was in essence mentoring me (my boss) seems like he would like to, he also just encouraged me to apply for a position in our warehouse. Granted, he phrased it as I would be able to earn more (so DUH! I applied for it) but a part of me feels like this was also to get me out of the office sphere.
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I don't know what I'm doing wrong, aside from promoting change with a positive attitude.
Sure, I'm persistent, but I have to be when every mention of an idea that would improve efficiency gets immediately shot at from the person who might be able to help it most.
I don't nag- I will let days pass between email exchanges, and casually bring it up in person OCCASIONALLY (<1 x per week) just to keep the idea in circulation.
Basically, everyone wants things to change, but doesn't want the extra work to make change happen.
I feel like a collie that's chewed up one too many pairs of shoes from not having better things to do, or a 4 year old in timeout from asking too many questions.
Do I just keep attempting to better things? Or do I keep my head down, and become a drone?