It’s tempting to bring things to a head, but this moment of catharsis won’t be worth the days, months or even years of career fallout.
I tried to get extra resources to help with an overwhelming work case. I had a person in mind who I believed was best suited to help. My director suggested another associate instead, who is their office favourite.
How do I deal with favouritism at work so that I can keep cool and not strain the relationships I have with both of them?I think a lot of people have encountered this problem in their work lives. Your particular circumstances aren’t common, of course, but what I think many of us struggle with is approaching a clearly unfair situation without letting our frustration or anger show.
“Think about who the director listens to and actively showcase the other associates to them, so they in turn showcase to your director. You could also volunteer to assist other associates who you believe are more deserving of your time.”Tregurtha says it sounds as if your own hard work might be overlooked, and suggests you subtly remind leaders of what you’ve personally accomplished - but always as it relates to the team as a whole.