07/14/2008 15:55:33

Baby_Huey wrote: I hope that it was an honest mistake. But another question I have is, is what you do a responsibility of your rank?

No, not at all. It totally is a voluntary job. You're right if you say not all work requires a thank you, we're on the same level, BUT the thing is: 3 years ago whole our staff changed, I was the only one that kept in place. Everyone, but me (because I stayed in place) got a thank you for all the work done over the past years. At that time, I really didn't have a problem with that. There was even someone of the new staff that already quit after 6 months, because she thought she wasn't appreciated. I was the first one to say she was appreciated, but apparently the new staff got problems showing that, I said she should try to understand that they still had to learn (they're still young, early 20's)... but now a few years later (after 5 years of no thank you), people who do something for the club for only 1 yaer or less, got a "thank you" and I wasn't even mentioned. I don't need to get anything more then they do, but I think I at least deserve the same appreciation, and that's the thing that hurt me. But I will survive I've put a message on our forum with a thank you to the people that haven't forgotten me. The club is closed at the moment for summer holiday, I will let it sink in and we'll see in August. Thank you all very much for you're replies (that's the least thing I can do )!        

07/14/2008 09:21:34

I hope that it was an honest mistake. But another question I have is, is what you do a responsibility of your rank? I only ask because I'm of the mind set that if something you od is your responsibility then it doesn't require a thank you.  I agree with Celtic Tiger that apprecation does go a long way but should it always be required.  I know that one the tenants is courtsey but if we have responsablities then we shouldn't require a reward. 

I am a former wrestling team captian, I was never thanked for it or even given a "C" to wear on my jacket. i was elected by the coaches to lead warm-ups, gymnastics and basic drills.  I was the guy that was interviewed the papers and so on.  I saw it as responsabilites and that my coaches appreciated me enough to allow me to handle the responsiblities.    

If you really feel that you shouldn't have those responabilities then that is up to you, but I would take personal pride in the fact that what you do helps the dojang run smoother even in no one else knows.

07/14/2008 07:09:11

Its funny how appreciation can make a person love a job that pays poorly or less than the employee would like.  Appreciation goes a very long way.  Likewise, a lack of appreciation can make an employee hate or dislike a higher paying job, sometimes to the point that they leave to take a lower paying job where they're appreciated.

When someone volunteers, the time they put in should be thanked and appreciated.  It is part of the taekwondo tenets to respect others, and volunteer service should be respected, particularly by those who benefit from it.  I teach kumdo regularly and occasionally stand in in taekwondo class.  And my master never lets a day go by without letting me know that it is appreciated.

Daniel

07/13/2008 15:38:10

I understand exactly how you are feeling.  Before you decide to leave, I would definitly say something to the owner or Master.  Let them know how you feel just as plain as you put in your post.  You stll may not get anything but if you stay, and if the situation happens again, then you have learned a whole lot about the school.  I always try to tell people, anyone, that your situation is a perfect example of why you should always thank people.  ESPECIALLY if they are volunteering.  Most people volunteer only for the thank you! 

Again, I am sorry for how you were treated.