Three Types of Employees

This blog is really geared more toward those working at their resource center, or as most call it, the 9–5. Business owners, managers, supervisors, and everyone else, you should listen too. Today I’m talking to you about how you are the product of your actions.

There are three types of employees.

1: Those who do less than what they’re paid for

2: Those who do only what they’re paid for

3: Those who do more than they’re paid for

Those who do less than what they’re paid for typically complain before they get to work, when they’re at work, and when they’re off work. They don’t want to be there, they don’t like what they’re doing, they think they’re entitled to more than they’re getting. They’re constantly below goal, and pass blame to someone else on why they’re not hitting them. And you think you’re entitled? Guess what? You’re not entitled to anything!

Then there are those who do only what they’re paid for. They show up on time, they leave on time, they hit the bare minimum on goals. You can’t really count them off for anything, but you they don’t deserve praise either. Some of these people are looking for that praise. That pat on the back. Atta boys. Why? Because you showed up on time? Because you sold a few products? That’s what you’re being paid to do! You don’t deserve…