If the label is conducive to your career goals, Enhance & cherish it.

If the opposite is true, start looking for a new job.

Google 'Pygmalion' and 'Pygmalion in Education' .

Essentially, this adds up to 'People tend to live up (down) to the expectations of their 'significant others'. Business/management consultants really need to understand this. 'Pygmalion' can be observed in nearly all aspects of life.