Applauded or Not, Do It Well

In the last 2 years, I have been (and still) passionate about my job as a Social Media Strategist. It can be stressful, trust me but it’s something I do well and enjoy doing (for most of the time).

2020 was an overwhelming year. Y’all know how the Covid messed a lot of things up but it wasn’t so bad for me.

I worked with a couple of brands simultaneously. I enjoyed working with one for the brands more and did everything with my all. For me, working in the niche of the brand was an avenue to work and learn at the same time.

It wasn’t exactly a paid job but monthly data was provided and that was enough for me; even though I took it as a full time remote job (literally). Many people with my expertise may not be okay with just the stipend but I was perfectly okay. Like I said, I really do like the brand and the founder was someone I respect and still respect.

As I was mapping my goals for 2021, I felt finally ready to set up my own brand. It was sad to let go of the jobs I had but I just had to because building up my brand would require so much of my time and I love to deliver excellently in anything I do.

I wrote to each of the brands I was working with, letting them know I would not be continuing with them in the new year (2021). I received response of how sad they were to see me go, regardless, they wished me very well in my endeavors. They even left positive reviews for future references.

But then, I didn’t receive any response from the brand I mostly enjoyed working with till date. There was no appreciation or anything contrary for my efforts and all. Wow!

It was heart breaking (I won’t even lie). I was sad and angry at the same time. And kept wondering ‘where did I go wrong?’ ‘Why would they treat me that way?’ I had a lot of questions I wanted to ask the brand because they hurt my feelings.

But then, it didn’t exactly feel like I wasted my precious time and effort. I was glad I put my all in the job. When I look back, I have no regret; even though I wasn’t applauded or appreciated at the end.

I just got to understand that sometimes efforts may not be valued and that’s okay. I just have to see the light at the end of the tunnel and learn from the experience.

Why am I sharing this story?

You may have put so much time and effort into something and didn’t get as little as an appreciation and there may be this urge to tear what you’ve built apart.

Resist that urge and move on. It would be hard (I’m aware) and it won’t happen over night, but with time, you’ll be glad that you did it well and let it go.

And remember to focus more on building yourself. The best thing you can do for yourself is to keep building up your skills and intellect.

Applauded or not, do it well!

About my personal brand, it’s still work in progress and I’m excited about what I’m currently learning and the steps I’m taking towards my next level.

I hope you learnt a thing or two from this blog post.

Yours truly, Grace ♡