12 Signs You Are the Overachiever in the Office

Every office has that one overachiever who goes above and beyond, picking up the slack for everyone and making practically every other employee look inadequate. If you don’t know any overachiever in your office, there’s a chance it’s you yourself. We’re sharing signs that prove you’re not only the overachiever but carrying the office on your back.

You Consistently Meet Deadlines

Meeting deadlines is a natural and essential part of every project. And yet, some people still push deadlines. Not you; you’re probably submitting every project and every task not only promptly but well before time, so you have plenty left to organize and plan your next work day. Consistently meeting deadlines isn’t easy, especially with last-minute projects, but if you’re doing it, then you’re definitely the overachiever.

You Go Above And Beyond

Overachieving employees go above and beyond. They’ll do things that don’t fall into their official responsibilities or expand tasks beyond the requirements. For example, if you’re making spreadsheets and presentations when you were asked to share some data, or if you’re manually reaching out to people on behalf of HR (without being asked to) to organize an event, then you’re an overachiever.

You Volunteer For Extra Tasks

While most of us struggle to complete our 9-6 tasks, the office achiever will pull through their day with a breeze and then show us up by volunteering for extra tasks. Whether working overtime, assisting with another colleague’s project, or even meddling with HR-related affairs, the overachieving employee pulls all the stops and doesn’t care if it costs them a few extra hours. If this sounds familiar, maybe try a mirror.

You’re Always On Time

Just like meeting deadlines, punctuality is essential to work ethic. And yet, you’ll find many people reaching their workplace when there’s barely enough time left in check-in (and some even minutes after it). But if you’re reaching well before your clock-in time and spend more time associating with the office cleaners than your bed, you like being the overachiever.

You Focus On Perfection

Overachievers are often perfectionists. They can’t resist refining their reputation and honing their skills because they like creating the picture-perfect workplace personality. If you’re a perfectionist and an overachiever, you probably spend a long time analyzing how to perfect your tasks and deliver them the same way. It takes a lot of brainpower, effort, and time, but you manage to make it look effortless.

You’re A Problem Solver

A good thing about being an overachiever is being able to overcome any problem that’s thrown your way. You know how to go around obstacles, figure out different solutions, and precisely how to make a project bloom. This skill doesn’t just come from spending time at the office, but a passion for boosting performance and success, which only overachieving employees tend to have.

You Work Late Regularly

Overtime? Not a problem. If that’s what you’re thinking, then you’re definitely the overachiever at your workplace. This doesn’t happen suddenly; it usually begins when you like cashing in on the OT and gradually build your way up. While most people chicken out by then, overachievers like the performance boost overtime brings, so they pull as many shifts as they can.

You Set High Standards

People usually make fun of overachievers but don’t know half of it. Most overachievers spend a lot of their time and energy curating the perfect work ethic, which means they’re setting high standards not only for the people around them but also for themselves. If you refuse to compromise quality and ensure quantity, you’re definitely the trendsetter for high standards.

You’re Relied Upon For Difficult Tasks

Do you find yourself supporting other colleagues? Do your employers reach out to you when there’s a fuss in the office? If your answer is a yes, it means you’ve built enough of a reputation as an overachiever to foster trust at your workplace. People look up to you and rely on you for difficult tasks because they know you’ll drop everything and help them out.

You Rarely Take Breaks

A slight drawback of being the overachiever at your office is that you’re always tired. This usually happens because overachievers spend a lot of time perfecting their work ethic and performance, so they pass up the chance to take a few days off. While this usually results in a great performance record, it also means they don’t get to rest as much as they work.

You Seek Feedback Often

It’s impossible to grow in a work environment without seeking feedback. Feedback helps us boost our performance. We can honestly gauge our performance and optimize future strategies, so we’re always on top of our work. If you frequently and eagerly seek feedback, even if your project didn’t go well, it means you’ve got a stellar work ethic and that you like being on top of things.

You’re Known For Multitasking

Would it even be an overachievement without multitasking? Many of us struggle to do the one task that we’ve been assigned, but overachievers will go beyond their delegation and volunteer for extra things. The cherry on top? They manage to multitask smoothly, as if handling multiple and diverse responsibilities was just a blip on their radar.

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This article was first published at Rbitaliablog.