POV: YOU'RE THE SUPERVISOR OF THE WORKER WHO "NEVER NEEDS ANYTHING."

@yourcaseworksupervisor

1.9K followers · usually 888 views a post

Views

29.7K

Likes

761

Comments

47

Shares

103

SoundTikTok sound · original sound - yourcaseworksupervisor

Why it worked

The video taps into a common workplace dynamic and offers a relatable scenario for both employees and managers. The "POV" framing and the empathetic message about supporting even the most capable workers likely resonated with a broad audience.

Summary

The video discusses how supervisors can overlook their most dependable employees who never ask for help. It highlights the risk of burnout when these employees are overloaded with more work and less support, urging supervisors to proactively check in on them and ask what they might be carrying silently.

Structure

1Introduction of the "never needs anything" worker
2Their perceived competence and reliability
3The risk of accidentally overloading them
4The importance of proactive check-ins
5Asking what they are carrying
6The need to support even capable employees

On-screen text

POV: YOU'RE THE SUPERVISOR OF THE WORKER WHO "NEVER NEEDS ANYTHING."

Original caption

Your strongest worker still needs a supervisor. Don’t let their competence become the reason you stop checking on them. Sometimes “I’m good” just means they’ve gotten really good at carrying it quietly. #boss #casemanager #ChildWelfare #fostercare #socialwork

More from @yourcaseworksupervisor

More breakout videos from this creator.

Transcript

That caseworker you never have to worry about, you know, the one. They get their work done, they handle the hard cases. When somebody calls off, they're the one you know can handle one more thing. And when you ask them how they're doing, I'm fine. Every time. But be careful, because sometimes we accidentally reward our most dependable people with more work and less support. We check on the workers who are visibly struggling because we know they need us, while the one holding everything together, everything together till they can't. Being capable doesn't mean they don't need supervision. And being quiet doesn't mean they're okay. So this week, check on that worker differently. Instead of saying everything good, because you already know what they're gonna say. Why not ask them, what are you carrying right now that I might not see? Because your strongest workers shouldn't have to fall apart before they get your attention.