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If it's a co-worker who is giving you grief, keep in mind you don't have to go THROUGH an equal to get to the boss. An equal can be redirected rather easily. "Would you like me to ask the boss if I can assist you with your workload? Is it too much for you?" If all else fails put your mental abilities to work set a trap to sabotage him/her. (mean? maybe)
If it's a superior-you can still gain the boss's ear if you plan it out.
Just keep your ideas to yourself until the opprtunity presents itself- ie.casual meeting, "Julie has a good idea, but I was wondering what would happen if we took THIS appoach..."
If it's THE boss-sorry, but he/she signs the paycheck and if they want you to make make phone calls or help out in another department you can choose to stay or leave. It is a pyramid system with a certain value being place on each person in the company. Who's time is more valuable for a specific task. Surely one wouln't expect the boss to type his/her own leters when they can be meeting with another corporate head. Likewise, is the secretary going to spend her time sweeping the doorway when contracts need to be mailed out?
It all boils down to the future you want with this current company.
If it's a filler job, just suck it up and get a nice letter of rec. out of it. If this is THE company, get creative and a bit more aggressive so the "Boss" can see your potential within the realm of teamwork. Most succesful people surround themself with talent and they describe the dream employee as "HUNGRY". Hungry means they will work hard to get what they want and they want it all. The end result is usualy good for the boss.
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