Shifting from Disposable to Indispensable in Your Career

Before starting my own virtual services business in 2007, I worked a variety of jobs. From a grocery store cashier to a bank teller to a real estate paralegal, one thing remained constant: I felt like a mere pawn in the vast corporate game. No matter the role, there was always a lingering sentiment from my superiors that made me feel, well, inferior. This pervasive feeling that I could be replaced at any moment was not only demoralizing but also stifled any sense of loyalty that might have blossomed for these employers.

You might think that embarking on my entrepreneurial journey would have shielded me from such feelings of disposability. Surprisingly, it did not. For a long time, I operated my business under the shadow of being perceived as "just an assistant." This perception was partly due to the residual effects of past job experiences and partly because I was constantly bombarded by articles and social media posts about how easy it was to find cheap virtual assistance. It was an ailment more severe than imposter syndrome—something I came to recognize as "expendable affliction," the state of constantly feeling like you lack value and are in danger of being replaced.

Breaking the Cycle of Expendability

Experiencing expendable affliction can be paralyzing, whether you're an employee or running your own business. For employees, it can prevent you from sharing innovative ideas or investing yourself fully in your work, as the fear of making a mistake and being replaced looms large. For entrepreneurs like myself, this affliction could stop you from fully engaging with clients, holding back on offering comprehensive solutions or sharing your true expertise for fear of stepping beyond the perceived limits of your role.

So, what can be done to combat this pervasive issue? The first step is recognizing and appreciating your own worth. It's about getting clear with yourself on what you bring to the table and understanding the value of those contributions in today's job market. This can be an eye-opening experience. When you start seeing yourself as more than "just an" anything, you begin to dismantle the mental barriers formed by years of feeling expendable.

Valuing Yourself to Inspire Valuation from Others

The truth is, each of us holds unique skills and perspectives that are not easily replicable. Once I embraced this truth, it revolutionized how I approached my business. No longer was I a mere participant in the business world; I was a key player with valuable insights and services. Recognizing your unique value is the first step; the next is to ensure that others see it too. This means gearing your marketing to highlight your unique skills and pricing your services not just competitively, but in a manner that reflects their true worth.

Today, the dynamics of the workplace are changing. Individuals are increasingly recognizing that companies need them just as much as they need their jobs. This mutual dependence is slowly shifting the balance, empowering workers and diminishing the days when hundreds of applicants would line up for a single, undervalued position. Hopefully, this means we are seeing the end of expendable affliction.

Are You Ready to Discover Your True Value?

If you're unsure how to assess your value, don’t worry. I've been there, and I can help guide you through this process. Learning to value yourself appropriately is not just about asking for fair compensation; it's about transforming how you view yourself and ensuring others recognize the value you bring.

Don’t let another day pass feeling like a replaceable cog in the machine. Start today by recognizing your worth and taking active steps to demand recognition and appropriate compensation for it. If you need a guide on this journey, check out my self-study course, where I help individuals just like you discover and claim their value in the professional world.

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