As a young person in the workplace, standing up for oneself isn’t easy.
Netflix’s ‘Emily in Paris’ showed me how to do it.
I started a new role at work this month.
Emily has to dodge daily insults andfight for her voice to be heard.
I applied for my first job after college with big main character energy.
Like Emily, I cradled a confidence unbefitting someone who knew little about the professional world.
Sonyia Richardson, PhD, MSW, LCSW is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She possesses a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Urban Education specialization at UNC Charlotte, a Master degree in Social Work (University of North Carolina Chapel Hill), a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (University of North Carolina Charlotte).
Unlike Emily, after my first day on the job, my confidence evaporated.
Tell yourself, I am in the process of learning and learning is not linear.
I have to accept the mistakes and accomplishments along the way.'
Maintaining your confidence
But I still long for Emilys sense of confidence.
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There are ways to say you have a different opinion or idea diplomatically.
Make small changes to acknowledge your newness while also proving your worth.
Listen, learn, say yes.
The problem is this makes us risk-averse.
Sonyia Richardson, PhD, MSW, LCSW is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She possesses a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Urban Education specialization at UNC Charlotte, a Master degree in Social Work (University of North Carolina Chapel Hill), a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (University of North Carolina Charlotte).
Part of the issue is really understanding that its okay not to be perfect.
Work smarter not harder.
Dont work just for workings sake.
Emilys rubbing off on me.
And thats definitely a win.
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