This article completely defines the Meaning of ‘Exacting In My Work’. Let’s dive into the topic.
Have you ever encountered a strict boss who simply keeps nagging you into coming up with quality services in spite of you toiling way too much on them? Or perhaps a perfectionist who just can’t tolerate errors in work, be they trivial and if they do find some, you must be ready for a grand scowling! You develop an opinion against them and either calls them persnickety or annoying.
It’s not wrong to frown on such bitter behavior despite working your level best. It’s not wrong to blame that so-called perfectionist for never encouraging you. It’s not wrong to question theirs over precision which may seem troubling to others. You may have badmouthed your excessively particular boss- “What does he think of himself? He is not an angel nor are we, to generate perfection.” It is true that we aren’t angels but for them, perfection carries a different perception altogether. They practice precision not because they have to, for the sake of quality work and income, but because they love it. Not because they have to, but because they want to.
Precision makes their soul twirl with pleasure which is why perfectionist; pesky; arrogant; pest; particular; excessively proud aren’t the right words to describe them. They aren’t proud just because they ‘want’ to be perfect nor are they trying to exert control or dominate their employees into achieving precision. They are simply expecting perfection from you because you are working under them and quality content with perfection makes their soul leap with joy. Since you are working under them, it’s their content or project you choose to embark upon which means, it becomes quintessential for you to live up to their standards of expectations. However, after repeated failing attempts from your side, you may have seen them editing your work, trying to incorporate aesthetics in it, and framing it as per their standards. All this, not just for others but also for their own satisfaction.
People don’t have to tell them to work with perfection because their conscience won’t allow them to err in their projects. Their conscience feels guilty if the work doesn’t go well. They just want everything perfect to please themselves. One of the perks is, that in the process of achieving precision for self – satisfaction, others are left impressed as well which is how the doors to success start opening one by one in their favor and they soon find themselves acting as role models to others. If you own a company, then your brand flourishes; if you are offering services, then your prestige in society reaches its peak. People find you trustworthy and all the positive vibes start flowing in.
This precision makes you patient and hard-working as giving final touches to your project in order to make it readable and aesthetic requires long-term patience and you mostly find yourself editing certain documents more than 3 times! In short, precision brings with it patience which ultimately brings along hard work. These attributes when teamed together, produce quality results that help you touch the acme of success!
So, is there a word to describe such people? Yes, there is! Perfectionist is a common term present in the English dictionary but when you open the Business Dictionary, the word ‘Exacting’ pops out. When a person is exacting in work, he produces exact and perfect work while also expecting the same from people working with him. He may seem demanding since his definition of perfection is way beyond understanding to his employees which is why he may face badmouthing and annoyed employees who are fed up with this constant nagging!
To all the employees out there- Please don’t stress because perspectives and personalities are different. If you are finding it difficult to meet the standards of your ‘Exacting’ boss, take some time to talk and learn his expectations while noting the pointers down. This will help you work as per his requirements. However, if you aren’t into perfection and can’t help but drain your energy over these trivial proofreadings, then discuss your issue clearly with him. He would definitely find a way out. Since he is exacting, he would anyway proofread your work despite you doing it, so you can ask him to do the needful. Here, there are exceptions. If you are working as an editor or proofreader, then you can’t expect your boss to help 😉
Working under ‘Exacting’ people definitely can be an uphill task for ‘chilled’, ‘zoned out’, ‘daydreaming’, and ‘anti-perfection’ candidates. Exacting people though, come as a lesson to imbibe perfection in one’s life and respect punctuality. So, don’t resist this peculiarly incredible quality of your boss or co-workers. Believe they are gifted because this attitude makes room for excessive optimism thereby allowing them to move mountains! Life doesn’t seem hard to them because this precision is also home to logic that helps detangle their life. They are here to spread the valuable message of patience, backed by which success touches your feet!
Imagine your bakery- Creamy Delights, selling cakes and cookies. If you put in a lot of sugar in the cookies without measuring the amount required at first, then a bad review is sure to come. However, if you put in the right amount of ingredients and even bother to mix additional healthy condiments to make it tastier, a good review awaits you because you ‘thought’ about the well-being of your customers- is what anybody would consider. You baked the perfect cookie for yourself but ended up impressing your customers! You wanted the cookie to not just look yummy but taste exceptional too- not just for customers but for your own satisfaction as well. You want to bake something perfect because it is an exciting endeavor for you. You love your work and that’s from where perfection comes into the picture. In short, people who truly love what they do, always demand perfection.
Let us consider ourselves as consumers trying a particular service or product. When you love perfumes, you expect the one you pick from the store to have the perfect fragrance. Similarly, if you are the producer and love perfumes then you would take careful consideration of preparing the right mixture to create the sweetest odor that smells like nectar! In short, be it business or job, you ‘Exact’ in your work because you love it. Thinking about others or your prospective buyers is a secondary thought because your conscience holds the first position which wouldn’t tolerate imperfection in your beloved business or job!
Hope this article helps you develop a good opinion for your strict boss! 😉 All the very best!
Happy Working!