Don't wait for your boss to assign you work! (This has been widely circulated)

There are always some people in a company who are always idle and have nothing to do. When the leader goes over and asks why, they say, "I've finished the tasks you assigned, so I'm done." Every company has people like this; they think that simply completing the tasks assigned by the boss is enough. However, while following orders is important in a company, personal initiative is even more crucial.

In the new economic era, the kind of employee who "follows orders" has lost its competitive advantage. Today, companies appreciate those who work proactively without being told what to do.

The world-renowned American steel magnate Andrew Carnegie said, " There are two kinds of people who are destined to achieve nothing: those who will never do anything unless asked, and those who cannot do things well even when asked. Those who proactively do what they should do without being urged, and who don't give up halfway, are bound to succeed. These people know how to demand more of themselves, to put in more effort, and to exceed others' expectations. "

A story abounds about the early days of the famous professional manager Wei Zhe. In 1992, while studying at Shanghai International Studies University, Wei Zhe worked part-time at Wanguo Securities. His translation of an annual report impressed Wanguo's president, Guan Jinsheng, who insisted on meeting the young man. This meeting led to Wei Zhe becoming the secretary of Guan Jinsheng, the "Father of Chinese Securities."

Unlike typical secretaries, Wei Zhe was extremely proactive and attentive, anticipating his boss's needs and addressing his urgent concerns. Initially, Guan Jinsheng only asked Wei Zhe to translate annual reports and clip newspaper articles-tasks that would seem trivial to most, but Wei Zhe treated them with great care and attention. He meticulously examined the numerous clippings to identify which ones the boss had read and then guided him accordingly. These tasks weren't explicitly requested by the boss. Eventually, Guan Jinsheng couldn't eat lunch without reviewing the clippings.

As a secretary, Wei Zhe also mastered the art of serving tea and water to the boss, even handling seemingly minor tasks like pouring tea without interrupting the conversation; knowing when to pour water without tea leaves and when to bring in tea leaves; and understanding when to replace the lighter when the boss smoked.

After observing Wei Zhe for a while, Guan Jinsheng realized that simply having him do photocopying, pouring water, and clipping newspaper articles would be a waste of his talents. As a result, Wei Zhe, at the age of 24, became the deputy general manager of the asset management headquarters of Shanghai Wanguo Securities Company, becoming the youngest deputy general manager in the domestic securities industry at that time.

Don't think that simply being punctual, arriving on time, and not leaving early constitutes fulfilling your duties and allows you to collect your salary with a clear conscience. Work requires initiative and self-motivation. Employees who work proactively will receive greater rewards.

A core element of Microsoft's corporate culture is that employees should actively seek out tasks. Every employee must fully utilize their initiative, possessing both a strong sense of responsibility and passion. Simply put, Microsoft's work style is "give you an abstract task and ask you to complete it concretely." Mao Yonggang, manager of the Desktop Applications Department at Microsoft China R&D Center, deeply understands this. When he was first recruited by Microsoft in 1997, he was responsible for Word. At that time, he only had a general understanding; no one told him how to do it or what tools to use. He communicated with the US headquarters and was told that everything had to be done by himself. This allows employees to maximize their initiative and design the most satisfactory products. Ultimately, Mao Yonggang excellently completed the tasks assigned to him by the company through his own efforts.

However, in real life, how many people are truly proactive in their work? Frankly speaking, many young people today are mostly lost. In fact, "work" is a word that encompasses wisdom, passion, faith, imagination, and creativity. No one will tell you what you need to do; it all depends on your proactive thinking. Behind self-motivated work lies a need for you to invest far more wisdom, passion, and responsibility than others. When you clearly understand the company's development plan and your job responsibilities, you can anticipate what needs to be done and then act immediately, without needing instructions from your boss.

We should understand that those who leave early and return late every day are not necessarily diligent workers; those who are constantly busy are not necessarily those who perform their work excellently; and those who clock in and out on time every day are not necessarily responsible. For them, work is merely a simple transaction. Every company and every boss needs employees who are simply rule-abiding but lack enthusiasm, responsibility, initiative, and self-motivation.

Once you understand this, take the initiative to do what you need to do! Don't wait for your boss or supervisor to assign you work; take control of your own life. When you give your all to your work, you will reap the greatest rewards.