https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 11 May 2026 15:47:51 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786988 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 11:24:33 +0000 artsyfartsy 1786988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to stay extra and come in just to help out when I was off, but now I have T at home so I do my job during my regular shift and clock out literally and figuratively. Lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786953 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 11:11:14 +0000 BlueWolverine 1786953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I work when I'm at work. I check email at home, but usually only on my phone. Honestly, though, I like being able to respond right away if it's convenient. Then I don't forget to do it later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786916 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:52:42 +0000 MrsKRB 1786916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I work and go home/leave work at work. I had a job where I was responsible 24/7, and I was an absolute mess. My career is just a way to make money for me, not something that I want to make my life. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786814 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:16:02 +0000 yoursilverlining 1786814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I go above and beyond, in part because that’s my personality and in part because that’s what’s expected. If you don’t, you definitely are not hitting all your performance goals and you’re not going to be as well compensated/promoted/etc. as other employees. We also get *plenty* back from our employer for going above and beyond and tons of support – and “above and beyond” doesn’t have to stretch to more than a 40 hour work week; it just means you have to prioritize your work time more effectively.</p> <p>I spent a lot of years building a career, working long hours, etc. and now I feel like this is a bit of a lull time because LO is little and I want to spend more time with my family. That’s definitely my #1 priority. I don’t bring work home as much; I try not to bring work home at all. But, I need to keep my career on track during this time still too, because it is also a priority – both short term and long term. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786806 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:10:57 +0000 yellowbird 1786806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I go to work and leave when I'm finished. I do go above and beyond if I need to, but if I'm finished and there is nothing to do, I'm out! I miss my LO! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786802 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:08:46 +0000 .twist. 1786802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I was fresh and green? I was an above and beyond-er. </p> <p>Now that I'm 10 years in and have a family and the perks of my job have all disappeared... I come to work and do my job and then I go home at 4:30. </p> <p>I still get bursts of above and beyond, but there are very few incentives here. It's hard to find the motivation when there is no one who notices or appreciates and no reward for it either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786786 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:05:01 +0000 TheReelDeal 1786786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been thinking about this topic a lot lately. My boss is a "I work 60 hours a week" person and I'm just not, I never have been and now that baby is on the way, I'm less likely to start being that way. I think as long as you are doing your job, as well as asking for outside challenges, it shouldn't matter if I stay 60 or 40 hours. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786774 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:01:34 +0000 LBee 1786774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I go above and beyond for my job during the hours I am there (except during HelloBee breaks, of course). I get to work at least 45 minutes earlier than everyone else and I eat lunch at my desk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786767 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 09:59:19 +0000 Smurfette 1786767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use to get here early and would stay late if I needed. Would take my laptop home if I needed too. </p> <p>After R, I get here 10 mins early, so I leave 10 mins early. Only take my laptop home when I have to leave early cause she is sick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786760 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 09:56:20 +0000 mediagirl 1786760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I arrive at work at my set time. I leave as soon as the clock hits 5. That's all I'll say in a public thread. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786671 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 09:27:46 +0000 PurplePumps 1786671@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do my time and try to do a good job at what I do and leave. Going above and beyond doesn't buy you diddly at my company so why bother. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786670 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 09:27:44 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1786670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Above and beyond, but that's just my personality to want to be uber helpful. Also, I have found that when I am doing more- interacting with other people or departments or working on projects outside the scope of my main duties I like my job more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786659 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 09:23:43 +0000 whenoceansrise 1786659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I go above and beyond for my job, but that doesn't require me to stay any later than I'm supposed to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786592 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 09:02:04 +0000 avivoca 1786592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I come to work, do my best, and then go home. My priorities have changed. Before, I would take work home to complete it, come in on days off to fix something, etc., but now my family comes first. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786579 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 08:56:42 +0000 catomd00 1786579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I go above and beyond within the confines of my 8 hours! I love my job but I love my family more, so I do my best and work efficiently while I am at work but at 5 I am gone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786557 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 08:50:38 +0000 alohaorchid 1786557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all so much for your responses so far! </p> <p>I recently had a very early miscarriage and although I don't know the reasons why, I have been stressing way more than I need to about my working style and of course that has made me wonder if that had something to do with it. This post has made me feel so much better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786554 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 08:50:12 +0000 loveisstrange 1786554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tend to be an above and beyond-er, but only when Im happy in my job. If im not, I do the job and go home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786548 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 08:47:55 +0000 MamaCate 1786548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alohaorchid: good for you!</p> <p>To answer your question, I have a career I worked hard for and am good at. I do go above and beyond in terms of exceeding goals, taking on extra projects when appropriate and being available to support coworkers. But I have firm boundaries and only do these within my 40 hour week. My family and my sanity are too important. I am thankful that I have been able to do both in this job. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786547 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 08:47:42 +0000 LuLu Mom 1786547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I come in do my job and leave. I used to go above and beyond when I first started, but it got me no where and my family is my top priority now and I want to utilize every minute I have with them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786540 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 08:46:00 +0000 snowjewelz 1786540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I was younger in my first job, I went waaaay above &amp; beyond, even if I wasn't being recognized for it. I had more energy, less outside commitments, etc anyway. Now that I'm married and will have an LO soon, I def do my job and will try to go above &amp; beyond but only where it's reasonable and does not infringe on my priorities &amp; family time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786535 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 08:44:35 +0000 alohaorchid 1786535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in a professional career, and I used to be the kind of person who worked overtime, spent time with coworkers outside of work, worked on evenings/weekends to get more stuff done. I devoted so much time and energy to work that whenever I was at home I was exhausted and didn't feel like doing anything else. My relationships suffered, my dogs didn't get the attention they deserved, my home wasn't kept up and I don't think it was good for me surviving on that kind of lifestyle.</p> <p>I've been in HR for 10 years in a variety of industries and I have seen so many people get burned that I think differently now. I put my family and myself first and I work to live, not live to work. </p> <p>Now... I don't want any of that stuff. I want to come to work, do the best job I can, work hard, and then go home at the end of the day. I have no interest in working OT (even if it does impress people) or spending time outside of work with coworkers. I enjoy taking on new projects, but I stucture my days to make sure it doesn't cut into my personal time.</p> <p>I've slowly turned into this over the past 2-3 years and until now I have felt guilty, like I should be doing more, like I should be staying that extra hour at the end of the day, or going for drinks every Friday. But, I've decided that I'm no longer allowing myself to feel that way. Everyone is different and this is just who I am... I'm a homebody and I love it! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786533 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 08:44:16 +0000 swedishfish 1786533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to go above and beyond but I have a family now. They come first. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786529 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 08:42:36 +0000 Mamaof2 1786529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do my work and go home - my home life is way more important than my day job! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786527 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 08:41:46 +0000 babycanuck 1786527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to be the one that went above and beyond until my new manager came in. I lost all of my passion for my job so I come in and just do my work now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-worker-are-you#post-1786518 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 08:39:40 +0000 alohaorchid 1786518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just curious. Are you the kind of person who comes in, does your job and leaves when your leaving time hits? Or are you the kind of worker who consistently goes above and beyond in every sense of the word? </p>