Many supervisors are sparse with praise and make their employees sweat with it. Certain signs reveal what your boss really thinks of your work.
Of course, as an employee, you want to feel that your supervisor considers and appreciates you as a valuable team member. After all, those who work hard don't want to be seen as just another resource in the company. However, sometimes it's hard to figure out what your boss really thinks about you. After all, not all superiors are generous with praise. Below, we've collected eight signs that indicate that your boss appreciates you as a great employee.
1. He says thank you
Sometimes it can be so simple: It is not for nothing that "thank you" is also called a magic word. If your boss regularly thanks you for the work you have done, he is expressing his appreciation. Especially after working overtime, it's good to hear a sincere thank you. However, an obligatory thank you does not belong at the end of every mail.
2. He gives you constructive feedback
If you want to grow professionally, you have to be able to deal with criticism. Good bosses know this and take the time to give their employees constructive feedback on a regular basis. So don't take the criticism you have expressed to heart: Your boss wants to express that he sees upside potential in you. In the long run, it will help you improve your skills and performance.
3. He asks you for advice
If you are involved in important decisions and projects by your manager, it is a sign that he values your opinion and expertise. After all, as a boss, he has the decision-making power and does not necessarily have to ask you for an assessment of the situation. If he does it anyway, he expresses how important you are to the company.
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4. It promotes your professional development
A boss who sees you as a valuable employee will help you attend education and training programs. In addition, he regularly finds time to have a conversation with you about your professional goals - because your success is close to his heart. If your manager gives you the opportunity to develop in new areas or learn new skills, it is a sign that he recognizes your potential and wants to promote it.
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5. He leaves you in charge
Competent and experienced employees take over the most important projects within the company. If your manager gives you responsibility for important projects or lets you lead a meeting with important clients, it shows that he has confidence in your abilities. You have demonstrated sufficient performance and your boss knows that he can rely on you and your strengths.
6. He sees you as more than an employee
Good leaders don't just see their employees as workers, they take an interest in them as a person. They know that a positive relationship between supervisors and employees is important for a good work ethic. That's why it's a good sign if your boss asks questions about your private life and asks, for example, what you did at the weekend or whether you have overcome your cold.
7. He makes you the contact person
Do you regularly have colleagues knocking on your door who need help? If the supervisor sends employees to you, then this is a clear sign that he values your expertise. Your boss knows he can rely on you and trusts in your ability to solve problems and overcome challenges. Otherwise, he would never make you the contact person within the company. Therefore, rejoice in this "annoying" task and consider it an opportunity to prove yourself as a leader.
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8. He treats you with respect
Your boss doesn't necessarily have to be your best friend – in fact, it's even better if the relationship between employer and employee is based on respect rather than friendship. It is more important that the supervisor appreciates your performance and is open to discussion, for example if you want a salary increase or promotion.