Am I wrong to enjoy the appreciation I get from doing my job?

[IWantWine]

That says it all really.

I am carer. I try to do my job well and I think I do. I know that I am appreciated. But therein lies my problem. Is it wrong of me to enjoy that appreciation?

No as long as you don't become some massive egotist who starts awarding herself Carer of The Year

I'm a nurse in a care home and me and my colleagues are chronically under appreciated, both by the clients and the management It does make the job rather more stressful because it's largely mundane, thankless work and it would be nice to be recognised from time to time. It also doesn't help that any money that is left to us by relatives for staff evenings out is pinched diverted by the manager

No. As long as you don't rest on your laurels.

Being appreciated makes a job much more enjoyable and you can end up putting in an extra 10% or so because you really want to.

I agree with that Pancakeflipper you start to lose perspective if you don't receive any recognition at all. It's human nature to enjoy being appreciated The only time we're taken any notice of is when we mess up.

I'm a nurse in a hospital. My job is tough, especially in the current climate. Without the appreciation from patients and families, I couldn't do it!
It's fine as long as you don't become arrogant.

Why do you think it might be wrong, op?

I work with disabled children which is a really rewarding job. However, when I sometimes feel that all the extra work I do is not appreciated, I remember the words a friend once said to me "God records, and God rewards". That always gives me the momentum to carry on giving my best !

No, it is not wrong. There is much joy in giving and that is what we are called to do.

Also, you can't help how you genuinely feel. You are obviously not smug or taking credit for other people's work.

God bless you!

No. There is honour in taking pride in your work. People expressing appreciation want you to feel good about it and are doing a very heartfelt kindness. Rejecting kindnesses to set yourself up as morally superior would be pretty bad :)

Thank you :)

No I dont feel smug, not a bit of it. I am just not used to people being appreciative! (I have an awful abusive 'D'H who constantly finds fault but wont give me a divorce!).

I have never done this kind of work before, worked in an office for years so I was a bit taken aback to discover how rewarding it is. I am still a little bit surprised at how well I have coped with some pretty grim tasks with a sense of humour and an ability to put my care user at ease and that makes me feel so pleased with myself lol

aw honey, you don't have to stay in an abusive relationship. Sounds to me like God has given you a job that really blesses you, as well as the care user = win/win! fabulous

But this abusive H. no, no, you don't have to stay with him. In fact, you shouldn't (hardly ever use the sh word but it's appropriate in this instance). If he won't divorce you, live separated and pray your head off that God will set you free from a marriage that is breaking all the vows.