Feeling glad to see your responses, but frankly speaking, all these suggestions only feel good to hear, but they didn't help me solve the problem yet. Every person I came in contact with reacts as you guys do. These are good enough to pamper somebody, but I need some practical working suggestions. Please, friends, don't take me otherwise.
There can be so many reasons for those people to not respect you, and you may feel that they are not respecting you because you are young. If you got the job through a recommendation, they might not respect you. If you lack basic subject matter expertise, they might not respect you. As an HR Manager, you need to have control over many things. If you are not meeting expectations and making silly errors, they won't respect you. They hired an HR Manager, not a Secretary. If you are not behaving like an HR Manager, they will not respect you. Holding a designation is not as important as your work.
So, look within, identify the problem, and try to solve it. If you need my help, you can email me at sanjeev.himachali@gmail.com.
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Sanjeev
From India, Mumbai
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100There can be so many reasons for those people to not respect you, and you may feel that they are not respecting you because you are young. If you got the job through a recommendation, they might not respect you. If you lack basic subject matter expertise, they might not respect you. As an HR Manager, you need to have control over many things. If you are not meeting expectations and making silly errors, they won't respect you. They hired an HR Manager, not a Secretary. If you are not behaving like an HR Manager, they will not respect you. Holding a designation is not as important as your work.
So, look within, identify the problem, and try to solve it. If you need my help, you can email me at sanjeev.himachali@gmail.com.
Regards,
Sanjeev
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Sharma,
A lot of very good suggestions have been made to you. Please go through the posts and note them. Do realize that a lot depends on your own behavior, the environment (i.e. the type of organization you have joined), and your perspective towards your responsibilities, your way of work, and your ability to work with your seniors.
Try your level best to make a success out of your assignment. Only if nothing works, look for another opening. All the best.
Jeroo
From India, Mumbai
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A lot of very good suggestions have been made to you. Please go through the posts and note them. Do realize that a lot depends on your own behavior, the environment (i.e. the type of organization you have joined), and your perspective towards your responsibilities, your way of work, and your ability to work with your seniors.
Try your level best to make a success out of your assignment. Only if nothing works, look for another opening. All the best.
Jeroo
From India, Mumbai
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Hi,
Congratulations, first of all, for getting into Human Resources. It's a tough and demanding job, but in the end, it gives you a lot of satisfaction and a sense of achievement.
Regarding your concern, age is not a barrier in the workplace. It all lies in perception. Believe that you know everything in this world and have the confidence that anything and everything you do is the best, and no one could have done it any better. From now on, be assertive in terms of your speech, actions, and most importantly, take pride in being an HR professional. Put this into practice, and you will see the difference in how others perceive you.
Being humble doesn't mean you have low self-esteem. Stand up for yourself when it matters the most.
Cheers!!!
Prashant
From India, Bangalore
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Congratulations, first of all, for getting into Human Resources. It's a tough and demanding job, but in the end, it gives you a lot of satisfaction and a sense of achievement.
Regarding your concern, age is not a barrier in the workplace. It all lies in perception. Believe that you know everything in this world and have the confidence that anything and everything you do is the best, and no one could have done it any better. From now on, be assertive in terms of your speech, actions, and most importantly, take pride in being an HR professional. Put this into practice, and you will see the difference in how others perceive you.
Being humble doesn't mean you have low self-esteem. Stand up for yourself when it matters the most.
Cheers!!!
Prashant
From India, Bangalore
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hi sharma .. you are very much lucky,.. you know how difficult it is to get a job in maruthi .. as a young age person you can learn lot from them .. so enjoy urself and make others happy...
From India, Coimbatore
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To be young and holding a senior position can be really challenging in reality. I can understand what you must be going through. I faced a similar situation in 1972 at my first job at the age of 20 plus. I was promoted and was heading two departments - Exports & Machinery Purchase. I directly reported to the MD, who was mostly out of India.
There was no guidance from anybody, only envy and jealousy. That's when I decided to take control of the situation:
a) I grew a mustache.
b) I befriended the 55-year-old Chief Engineer and played Bridge with him in the Company Club. (For technical guidance on Machinery Purchase, my contact with him was frequent.)
c) I approached everyone with the best of manners and respect for elders.
d) I learned the work in-depth and details.
e) I excelled in written and spoken English, using this talent to my advantage.
f) I tried and eventually learned to use humor for a greater impact.
I never looked back. I hope the above can provide some direction for you.
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Sunil Chandra
From India, Gurgaon
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There was no guidance from anybody, only envy and jealousy. That's when I decided to take control of the situation:
a) I grew a mustache.
b) I befriended the 55-year-old Chief Engineer and played Bridge with him in the Company Club. (For technical guidance on Machinery Purchase, my contact with him was frequent.)
c) I approached everyone with the best of manners and respect for elders.
d) I learned the work in-depth and details.
e) I excelled in written and spoken English, using this talent to my advantage.
f) I tried and eventually learned to use humor for a greater impact.
I never looked back. I hope the above can provide some direction for you.
Regards,
Sunil Chandra
From India, Gurgaon
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Really it feels so nice to rcv ur valuable suggestions. Thanx alot to all the members who replied my query. Now i m feeling quite energetic after rcving ur advices. SO CHAK DE PHATTE. thanx a lot.
From India, Jaipur
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Knowledge, Talent, Observation, Discipline, Punctuality, Creativity, Positive thinking. If you improve the above things in a systematic manner, the leadership qualities will automatically come. However, I agree that age and gigantic personalities provide certain advantages in normal matters, but it doesn't matter in a profession. In your concern, you should try to ask instead of advise and be obedient instead of authoritative.
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From India, Hyderabad
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Regards, Kishore.
From India, Hyderabad
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Dear Kshama,
You are not paying enough attention to my problem. The main issue is that the HR department was recently introduced in the automotive field, and that's why my superiors do not understand its importance and functioning. I have been working here for 3 months, and since the first day, I have been trying to explain to them, but they just instruct me to do the work as they say. However, I am not comfortable with this type of job at all. Due to this reason, I am very confused about what to do. The major problem I face is that I have signed a one-year company bond, which makes it difficult for me to leave easily.
Kind regards,
[Your Name]
From India, Jaipur
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You are not paying enough attention to my problem. The main issue is that the HR department was recently introduced in the automotive field, and that's why my superiors do not understand its importance and functioning. I have been working here for 3 months, and since the first day, I have been trying to explain to them, but they just instruct me to do the work as they say. However, I am not comfortable with this type of job at all. Due to this reason, I am very confused about what to do. The major problem I face is that I have signed a one-year company bond, which makes it difficult for me to leave easily.
Kind regards,
[Your Name]
From India, Jaipur
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It is faced by many young officers in the first phase of their professional life. Try to master your work profile and prove yourself through your performance. Remember, what matters is performance, not age or designation.
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Hi Mr. Sharma,
First, I congratulate you on becoming a young manager. I think you have to move forward positively and prove yourself because we have to demonstrate that we are able to manage and face all the problems and challenges.
My dear, I also face some problems because of my age, but I will prove myself. So please go ahead, my dear, and do better tomorrow.
Regards,
9deep 8)
From India, Pune
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First, I congratulate you on becoming a young manager. I think you have to move forward positively and prove yourself because we have to demonstrate that we are able to manage and face all the problems and challenges.
My dear, I also face some problems because of my age, but I will prove myself. So please go ahead, my dear, and do better tomorrow.
Regards,
9deep 8)
From India, Pune
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