10 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me For My First Job
You have just signed your new contract! Congratulations on your first full-time office job. Well done for jumping it through all the loops for a new hire! Here are a few lessons I learned in my first job. I wish someone had told me those before I got to experience them first-hand. 1. Being a good fit is important Cultural fit is not just HR jargon. It matters - if nothing else it makes your life easier. Liking the atmosphere and the work style could literally be the "make it or break it" criterion at the end of your probation period. 2. Your colleagues are not your buddies You have great colleagues. You hang around in the office and outside work. It is awesome. Bear in mind those people are not your friends - avoid situations and vocabulary that could put you in hot water with the HR team. 3. Leave your personal life at the door We all have family drama, weird relatives, personal emergencies. The whole office doesn't have to know about it. Kiss and tell is also