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Occasionally get thanks from Partners but only when I do something that makes a significant impact optically.. you have to come to accept that it’s part of the level you’re at
I always thank managers when they give me advice or some sort of comp award. Giving me work….not so much
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Completely get what you're saying. The reason is that we are at a stage in career where good work is implied through bonuses and bar-counter conversations. Appreciation is often used as a retention and engagement tool which is certainly not thought of as something a manager needs to be reassured about their work. While I don't completely agree with this sentiment/approach, I do get the fact that formal means of appreciation are solely designed to fulfill this purpose in most firms. However it's human nature that a simple verbal "Appreciate your work on xxxx" doesn't feel the same as a thank you note from a team member over email.
I guess the key is to read between the lines and sense appreciation which is there but not expressed in those many words.
For eg.
- My SM started copying me in all imp emails on the case.
- My offshore team won't take 'orders' from any other team but will immediately prioritise the task if I say so.
- My subs started seeking me for personal advice and can't thank me enough for being their mentor on and off job.
- key discussions are often deferred purposefully when I'm OOO or sick.
All this tells me that I'm valued and key to business. Hope this helps.
Thanks for the great response.
I definitely see myself now taking on major roles in advising the client in-person alongside the partner (and partners look to me for this), iterate quickly on juniors’ slides to play a big role in their skills development etc.
Think I’m finding the transition a bit strange, but i guess it makes sense that as a manager you’re ‘meant’ to be able to oversee great analytical work, rather than it being outperformance.
I thank my managers when they're good managers.
Yeah, makes sense - can definitely try to get feedback from juniors more and take satisfaction in that