Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Lessons from the grind

1) Enthusiasm and dedication are the most important qualities for a new employee to possess.

2) Try not to let the negative or pessimistic attitude of your coworkers rub off on you.

3) Remember your core values, and never, never forget them. Write them down. Display them somewhere visible or make note in your planner.

4) Never let anyone try to make you more "tech savvy" than you're comfortable with. It's OK to have a planner.

5) When you feel stressed out, take a deep breath. Seriously. Realize that it's not life and death. If it is life and death, well then, you may be in trouble, but there's always someone to lean on.

6) Thank your support system for loving you.

7) Thank your coworkers for helping you out when you needed it, and for understanding that you're not perfect.

8) Realize there will be growing pains at the beginning of any new job. Give it a chance, but also have the courage to know when you're in over your head and need help.

9) Ask for help.

10) Say your prayers and be thankful for all you have. There's always, always someone who is worse off than you.

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