Your colleagues are preferred by the boss?
That's not a nice feeling.
However, you should not act rashly or emotionally.
The ability to work in a team is a quality many employers value in potential new employees.
Better results are often achieved together, and in some professions you can't even work alone.
You often have to rely on others.
However, if you notice that your boss prefers certain colleagues, it can feel bad for you.
What you should consider.
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Important projects keep going to the same colleagues?
Managers often rely on the same people in the company.
This can be frustrating for you if you don't belong to the chosen circle.
However, it doesn't have to be.
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Colleagues are preferred?
Don't act rashly
Question your thoughts: Are your colleagues really preferred?
Analyze the situation and reflect on where your feeling is coming from.
Are you reacting to the current situation or have you experienced similar things in the past?
Are there reasons for preferential treatment: a colleague leaves earlier?
A colleague oversees fewer projects than you?
Warning, don't be too quick to judge.
There may be reasons why your colleagues are treated differently than you.
Perhaps because the child is ill or because relatives are being cared for.
Show initiative: You have two options, you say nothing and your anger builds up more and more or you show initiative.
Get out of your comfort zone and address what bothers you.
Express your wishes.
Do you want to be part of another project or give a presentation?
Articulate it, you won't succeed if you don't address it.
Get advice from other colleagues: If you have colleagues you trust, ask them if they also feel that someone is being favoured.
Avoid emotional statements and blame: If you decide to talk to your boss about it, avoid generalizing statements and blame.
If you try to remain objective, then it is more likely that the superiors will not shut down.
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