PROFESSIONAL RIVALRY IN THE MAKEUP SPHERE

 

Hi Glammyz,

 

       welcome to a brand new week of great possibilities :)

Today's post is an interesting piece I came across and decided to repost, it is a must read for all makeup artist out there, Also feel free to share...enjoy!!!!!

Makeup artistry, like any job, has it’s share of professional rivalry. I can appreciate a healthy competitive spirit where the intent is to challenge complacency and push ourselves towards higher goals. But sometimes competition turns toxic, crossing the line into deceit, sabotage and plain old back-stabbing.

Unfortunately we can’t always escape the toxic drama of this unsavory brand of rivalry.
It’s very important to recognize the behavior that breeds it so you can steer clear and not unwittingly join in.

*  Have you discredited a peer to others (including hiring influences) because you feel he/she poses a threat to you?

*  Are you sarcastic/dismissive to a peer during conversations where they are being admired by others?

*  Do you get stressed out when a peer receives public recognition for their accomplishments?

*   Are you jealous about projects a peer is involved in or ones they have secured in the future?

If you find yourself doing any of the above, you need to address it as soon as possible. There is a fine line between healthy and unhealthy competition. If you find yourself doing things to hijack someone else’s career, there are larger issues at play and it’s gone beyond just being ambitious. You need to realize that sabotaging someone else to secure your success proves that you excel at one thing – deceit. And that deceit almost always creates disastrous repercussions (don’t ever forget about karma, because it’s going to remember you).

Funny thing is, most people don’t even realize they are doing it…until it becomes obvious enough for others to point out. If it gets that far, then it’s time to start cleaning up your act immediately and do some serious damage control.

This behavior generally stems from people’s insecurities and lack of faith in themselves. People who suffer from low self-esteem are the most susceptible. We are all a victim of self-doubt at times, it’s called being human. When you feel the insecurity creeping in, get a pen and paper and write down those fears on one side. On the other side, write reasons why those insecurities are unfounded and not true. The first person you need to convince about your worthiness…is yourself.

On the other hand, there is a minority who suffer from a very real mental illness which can only be treated with professional intervention – narcissistic personality disorder. They have an inflated sense of self-importance, an extreme preoccupation with themselves and feel justified in doing rather ruthless things to get what they want. Until they are treated, these are people you smile at …and quickly walk away from.

The most important thing to remember is that work is just a part of life, not life itself. But when you allow unhealthy rivalry and dishonest behavior into your work life, it will eventually spill into your personal life.
Can I get a Karma Check with those fries please?

 

 ARTICLE WRITTEN BY :Kevin James Bennett

Emmy Award Winner and Makeup Expert - Cosmetic Developer/Marketer/Educator/Journalist

 

 

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