I Can Take Constructive Criticism

Not!

Just kidding. I'm sure I can. At least, I hope I can. I haven't had much criticism yet - constructive or otherwise. I've been doing a new job now for about six months and I'm at that stage where I know the basics and am now inviting constructive criticism from my supervisors.

I'm not entirely sure why I'm potentially asking for shit to be heaped on me but it's probably a case of the devil you know. I'd rather become aware of any shortcomings sooner than later. That's the theory anyway.

In reality, asking for criticism or feedback is fraught with anxiety. And the more time that goes by without getting any real criticism, the anxiety grows.

It's the mirror-mirror effect.In those brief seconds after I've asked the question and I'm waiting for the answer, I've started to expect the same no-criticism criticism. Ive been mulled into a false sense of ease because the answer has thus far been predictable.

But one day the answer will be different. It will not be what I was expecting. The reign of positive feedback will come to an end. I'll finally receive some constructive criticism.

I'll then have two choices.

I can either go the way of the evil stepmother and go totally postal on everyone's asses.

Or I can evaluate the feedback like a normal, rational person and decide myself, whether to take it on board or not.

Wish me luck.