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We have an internal group IM channel and for the team to post any information that you would like to share. I made some conntribution to some difficulties, and shared what I have done with the team through the IM channel, only focus on what the solution was, and not anything else. But, I don't know why, the IM channel keeps silent, with no any acknowlegement or maybe an appreciation note from co-workers or manager.
No matter what, I am thinking to say sometime next time when it happens again, but, not sometime to bring any conflict, or anything could make others feel I am quibble over every detail.
Would you please offer some advise on what I should say?
We have an internal group IM channel and for the team to post any information that you would like to share. I made some conntribution to some difficulties, and shared what I have done with the team through the IM channel, only focus on what the solution was, and not anything else. But, I don't know why, the IM channel keeps silent, with no any acknowlegement or maybe an appreciation note from co-workers or manager.
No matter what, I am thinking to say sometime next time when it happens again, but, not sometime to bring any conflict, or anything could make others feel I am quibble over every detail.
Would you please offer some advise on what I should say?
I know that company culture has a lot do with it but keeping up morale is key to retaining good employees and I think it's important that a manager (and yes, even your co-workers) to occasionally express that you bring value to the team, you're doing a good job, etc.
But if it's not happening on this informal IM channel, I don't recommend that you say anything. If it's bothering you, I would suggest that you schedule a check-in meeting with your manager to discuss your areas of strengths and weaknesses and see what comes out of that.
Is it part of your company's culture to acknowledge a job well done?
It's just the culture of your team. I personally think you would benefit from getting a bit of a harder attitude. That means to not be offended at something so small. I am taking an educated guess that you are new to working.
If you want to get your point across, say something funny like "yeah, you guys are welcome" or "I accept cash and gift cards" or "no no, no thanks needed. It's enough knowing that I contributed to the solution" or "what other problems can I solve for you today", there are a billion ways it can be said. Funny, sarcastic, and a little mockery.
So harden up and don't expect a trophy at every corner.
Since when do you expect to be praised for just doing what you're being paid to do?
A job is for making a living, not for affirming how special you think you are. When I was in the military, you got job satisfaction from making sure all your guys came back alive. No non-com would ever think to go to a recruit and say " You really polished your boots nice today, good job!"
Grow up and put on your big girl panties and just do your job.
Do other participants receive "attaboys"? If not, I wouldn't expect anything. If so, perhaps mention to your manager that you are not receiving much positive feedback and can he/she offer any insight on why -- could be a variety of reasons including your contribution is not as noteworthy as you think.
More info needed. You didn't say whether you're the only one who doesn't get acknowledgement, or if that's typical behavior on the platform you're using. We have no idea what the significance is, if any, of silence to your posts.
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