6 Signs People are Using You at Work
4. They expect you to be accommodating
Everyone knows that you are very adjusting. This compromising nature of yours will be easily taken for granted by others who will use it against you when the situation arises. It’s okay to say you cannot do it, if you really cannot. It will give you more peace than adjusting yourself to someone else’s’ requirements.
5. You always end up paying
After eating those scrumptious meals at office canteen or munching at snack bars, do you end up paying always? If it is a regular process, understand that you are being used. There is nothing wrong in asking everyone’s share or maybe you can step back next time and let others pay your share. But don’t be “too nice” by paying every time for others who are just selfish.
6. You don’t ask, they don’t give
Many a times there are situations when you are unable to ask for something which you actually owe. It can be anything from some work that has to come from your colleague on time, or even money that they have borrowed from you. Particularly, if there is a hike given and you are not satisfied with it, you have to be vocal about it. If you sit back accepting what is given to you, you are going to lose.
So, stay alert and don’t let others walk all over you. Learn to say ‘No’ in appropriate situations and it will help you in the long run.
