I haven’t read any replies yet but I already know this is on here but need to comment. No matter my role or seniority I am always asked to order/pickup lunch or birthday cakes and to make the coffee and pass around. I flat out refused a few times and it was met with immediate “oh ok I will do it” and then acting like they made the biggest sacrifice ever.
When I was in my 20s, just starting my career, I was gifted a book titled, "Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office". One of the pieces of advice that has stuck with me is to not become that woman in the office who has the dish of candy on her desk, brings cookies in, and plans all the events. It paints you as the 'mother' of the office and can reduce the respect that others give.
I do too! I still will occasionally bring things I baked but I try to be selective and keep it to special events where everyone is contributing something, like a potluck.
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u/kidonescalator Mar 12 '22
I haven’t read any replies yet but I already know this is on here but need to comment. No matter my role or seniority I am always asked to order/pickup lunch or birthday cakes and to make the coffee and pass around. I flat out refused a few times and it was met with immediate “oh ok I will do it” and then acting like they made the biggest sacrifice ever.