6 THINGS WOMEN DO WRONG

in their work

Research shows that women are more diligent and well-behaved and therefore score higher. In schools, that is. Because as soon as we start working, we fall into a different groove and are overtaken by men left and right. Because we do all sorts of things completely wrong. Are you going to change that starting tomorrow?

Worrying and nitpicking

You will never catch us bluffing. We like to assume the worst-case scenario, have not only a plan B but also an escape plan C and a contingency plan D. We think about everything that could possibly go wrong and, if possible, set up a complete bear family in the way. The result; you have more setbacks than advantages, which means you will be less likely to undertake something new. And stagnation is regression, remember?

Modesty

I still remember a friend who didn't dare to ask for a raise when she got promoted. “Let me prove for a few months that I can really do it, then I’ll ask for that extra money.” A man would never do that. How do you get a raise? Read here maar even.

Comparing yourself to others

Women like to mirror themselves to what others earn. (By the way, did you know there is a connection between your salary and your sex life?) A man really doesn't care. He wants to earn what he wants to earn. It's not like he will gossip about it with his colleagues before addressing his supervisor.

Not delegating

We women always think we can do something best ourselves. The motto: ‘before I’ve explained it, I’ve already done it ten times myself’ sticks to our backsides, resulting in us doing everything and not being able to make big strides. Stop that. Explaining something once means you won’t have to do it again.

Moreover, it’s a bit pretentious to think that no one does it like you. Someone else might do it differently, but who knows, maybe even better, and you might be pleasantly surprised.

Not up, but sideways

I often see around me that when women get promoted, they also continue to do their existing tasks. Then you go crazy. John de Mol is not writing or editing all his programs himself. He outlines the big picture and looks for good people to finish it in his spirit. Think vertically, not horizontally. If you push up, another little figure comes in below you.

Don't take it personally

You are working together, not having tea together. You may all have the same end goal but different parameters. An editor wants to create the most talked-about program, but a production leader will start to resist if the editor exceeds the budget with his wild plans. Therefore, there will always be friction in the workplace. Outwardly, but also with that colleague three tables away. Women get thrown off by that and lose sleep over it. For men, that’s just part of it. They might curse three times and easily have a beer in the evening again. You should think that from friction comes shine. My father always said; you learn the most from the people who make it difficult for you at work. Be grateful to them.