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I once saw asking for help as a career flaw, but now I know it's a strength
I always thought that if I asked for help at work, people would see me as not good enough. This made me try to do everything alone, even when I was stuck. Then, during a tough task, I watched a coworker ask for tips and get praised for it. I tried asking my boss for input on a report, and she gave me advice that made it much better. Now, I see that getting help speeds up learning and shows you want to grow. It has led to more trust from my team and even a promotion last year. Why keep struggling alone when a simple question can change things?
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terrym457mo ago
Yeah it's like that one ask doesn't just fix the one problem, it builds up a skill for next time too. You stop seeing roadblocks and start seeing chances to learn something new.
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claireellis7mo ago
My friend was the same way, @umabailey. He almost lost a big client because he was too proud to ask how to structure a sales report. Finally, he asked a senior guy for a quick look, and the feedback saved the deal. That one ask changed his whole view. Now he gets help early and his numbers have shot up.
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