So, you've given yourself a good 'talking to' and decided that this is the year you stop being taken for granted at work.
Good for you!
Staying in the same role year after year can (sometimes) lead to feeling overlooked. You know how everything in your business works, you've become indispensable, and that’s a great feeling. You bring a HUGE amount of value to your company.
But let’s be honest... it’s exhausting constantly proving yourself when all those years of hard work should already speak for themselves.
Whether you’re stuck in a rut, passed over for a promotion, or simply looking for more support and recognition, work-life can be tough on office managers. Especially the good ones.
Take a step back and evaluate what you achieve daily. Self-assessment is tough, but one of the best ways to get others to take you seriously is to understand and own your value. What are your standout skills? What makes you irreplaceable?
Knowing your strengths builds confidence and helps you advocate for yourself.
If you’re the office “go-to” person, people will naturally take advantage of your willingness to help. Instead of immediately saying yes to every request, pause and assess - do you really need to handle this right now, or can it wait?
Becoming slightly less available encourages others to respect your time without compromising your productivity.
Constantly talking about being underappreciated won’t change things. Instead, demonstrate your value in visible ways - especially in front of decision-makers.
✅ Step up in meetings.
✅ Take ownership of high-impact projects.
✅ Showcase your expertise.
And don’t feel guilty about it! You deserve to be seen.
You might be the only one who fully understands the impact of your role - and that’s okay. What matters is that you take pride in your contributions. When you genuinely believe in your worth, others will notice your confidence and leadership.
When all else fails, schedule a meeting with your boss. Rather than bottling up frustration, bring concrete facts and examples to support your case for a raise or promotion.
Be clear, direct, and professional:
✔ Highlight your contributions.
✔ Suggest ways to improve efficiency.
✔ Ask for additional support if needed.
Maybe you’re handling three roles instead of one. If that’s the case, discuss hiring more team members or redistributing responsibilities. Your boss would much rather work through these issues than lose you.
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