Why being good at your job makes it hard to ask for help: The reliable employee trap
Every team has one: The person who takes on the project nobody wants, answers the late email and still hits their own targets. Everyone knows who to call in a crisis. "Yeah yeah, they're always online, call them, they will answer immediately." They will, of course, answer immediately, even if it is at 10pm at night. And in all that noise, we forget to check on them, just as we forget to check on…
Every team possesses an individual who takes on the projects others avoid, handles urgent requests, and consistently meets their own goals. These employees are readily accessible, ever online, and willing to respond promptly, even during late hours. Consequently, their dependability is frequently recognized and rewarded. However, as their competence continues to improve, admitting their own struggles becomes increasingly difficult.
This is especially true for individuals who have relocated for their careers, as the pressure to maintain high performance adds further strain to their mental well-being. Dr Elif Adam, a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Belle Vie Therapy & Wellness in Dubai, emphasizes that when work is one's reason for being in a foreign country, protecting a life outside the job gains greater significance for mental health.
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