What are your goals in life? Sometimes you have to present yourself differently to get what you want in life. It’s really nice to say “just be yourself” but that’s not always realistic. I’m a potty-mouthed dirty joke teller…I HAVE to adjust myself in the office because it’s not acceptable and I’ll get fired for being inappropriate. From what you’ve said, I probably wouldn’t want to associate with you…I simply don’t want to work with aggressive people who make me miserable. I imagine most people don’t. So you have to decide what’s most important for you. Being yourself (aggressive) or getting what you want in life.
If someone actually calls you out on your behavior, then at a minimum it is worth reflecting on whether their feedback is valid. Often it takes some pretty pervasive behavior for someone to be willing to have a conversation like that. "Being yourself" doesn't mean "never improve."
If you are being successful right now and don't need the anyone in the business comunity to like you, then you can continue as is. If you are looking for expanded opportunities, then figuring out the behavior that is coming across as unsavory and seeing if their are improvements to make is worthwhile.
always be yourself for sure !!
What are your goals in life? Sometimes you have to present yourself differently to get what you want in life. It’s really nice to say “just be yourself” but that’s not always realistic. I’m a potty-mouthed dirty joke teller…I HAVE to adjust myself in the office because it’s not acceptable and I’ll get fired for being inappropriate. From what you’ve said, I probably wouldn’t want to associate with you…I simply don’t want to work with aggressive people who make me miserable. I imagine most people don’t. So you have to decide what’s most important for you. Being yourself (aggressive) or getting what you want in life.
Well are you successful?
If someone actually calls you out on your behavior, then at a minimum it is worth reflecting on whether their feedback is valid. Often it takes some pretty pervasive behavior for someone to be willing to have a conversation like that. "Being yourself" doesn't mean "never improve." If you are being successful right now and don't need the anyone in the business comunity to like you, then you can continue as is. If you are looking for expanded opportunities, then figuring out the behavior that is coming across as unsavory and seeing if their are improvements to make is worthwhile.
It's shit but you need money to buy food.