When a person lives in fear...

A lot of times when a person is in fear, they react in a way that results them to do stupid things.

Things that hurt themselves. Things that hurt someone else. Things that doesn't makes sense. Things that don't benefit the majority. 

For example, when someone is fear of losing their job, they started to think of ways to earn their bosses' favors. They started to go "extra mile" to prove to their bosses that they are capable, that they are relevant, that they are better than others.

Well, it's not wrong to prove yourself, don't get me wrong. But seriously, there are better ways to achieve it. 

Stepping on others while doing so? I think it's a bit too stupid.

How long you can maintain this?

How many of your colleagues will be able to stand your behaviour?

You need others help to work too. You're not a one-man-show.

By the time you climbed up, you lose everyone else. 

There will be a time where others give up just because they don't see the benefit of staying in such toxic environment. 

What will happen then?

You lose help. You have to spend more time training new people. Wasting precious time. 

So what if you gain 1 person's favor but lose 10 person's trust?

Nothing wrong with climbing the ladder. 

But so what if you're up there alone? 

Nobody is genuinely liking you. 

Nobody is agreeing with you. 

Nobody even want to work with you if they have a choice. 

Why be that person? 

Do you think by doing little things behind your superior's back is beneficial to you?

Do you think you can simply earn respect by forcing your way in, in your "subtle" way, will gain everyone's respect and favors? 

If you really think so, I can only say good luck to you. Wish you all the best. 

Anyway,  I think this whole bad economy situation is making employees live in fear. They forget that THERE IS A STANDARD WORKING HOURS. 

They forget that we are not robots. We need time to rest. 

Not everyone is like you, working 16 hours. Replying emails and texts after 8pm. Expecting others to do the same. 

Come on.. If it's not urgent until life and death situation, please don't make others life miserable too. 

Please stop spoiling your clients, bosses and colleagues. 

Spoiling it for other colleagues who needs their proper rest.