What are some of the pros of excelling in your job?

One of the pros of excelling in your job is the increased visibility within the company, says Hulse.

“The ability to be visible within a bigger business is helpful as it allows you to establish yourself as reliable and committed to the job,” she says. “And, if you’re looking to excel and be promoted in what is essentially a competitive environment, exceeding expectations can support in that longer term.”

What are some cons of being ‘too good at your job’?

“Counter to the above point, if we’re ‘too good’ at our jobs, this can sometimes mean that we are investing heavy emotions into our performance,” warns Hulse.

“It’s wonderful to show up, work hard and get things done – provided that is met with balance in other areas of our lives. We are not our work; we are so much more than that, and often when we’re high achievers, it can be easy to forget that.”

Hulse adds that it’s important to ensure we are setting boundaries with our time by not saying yes to too many things and being fairly compensated for our work.

“Know your worth and your value, and make sure that this is represented by the business in terms of compensation – be that financial or in terms of your work/life balance.”

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