First Day Of Work
Starting a new job is like the first day of school. A nice concoction of anxiety, excitement, and hope. Earlier in my career, I had a five year and a four year stint. In the past few years, mostly thanks to this recession, I’ve switched jobs four times. Here are some things I’m grappling with as I enter my new workplace.
Can I Walk On Water
My friend who referred me, talked me up to management, big time. He mentioned a few times that he told them I could walk on water. Most of my other gigs, I got on my own as an unknown entity. This is the first time my reputation proceeds me. On one hand, I can’t complain as my reputation and glowing reference got me the job. On the other hand, I now have to deliver the goods. I have no doubt I will. I’m just dealing with a new, higher than normal expectation.
Recreate The Magic
In our previous job together, my friend and I had great chemistry and we worked very well together. Our personalities are similar. We don’t take things too seriously. But when it’s time to work, nothing else matters but getting the job done, the right way. Can we recreate the magic? I’m sure we can, but people do change and a lot has transpired in our two years apart.
Final Thoughts
When I was interviewing and getting a new job as Robert California, I had an edge. The freakish level of confidence was because I had a good job to fall back to. Now that I have cut the cord from my old job, I lost a little of my mojo because I don’t have a fall back position in case things don’t work out. Ironically, this wake up call is just what I needed. What can I do to make my blog my new fall back position? What are you doing to not have all your eggs in one basket at your job?
Stay Inspired!
Buck
Good luck and I am sure you will rise to their expectations.
Thanks for the vote of confidence KC!
You only have one opportunity to make a good first impression!
So the best advice which could be offered to anyone on their first day in a new job is to be them and friendly to everyone. There is always a small crowd who want to speak behind other people’s back and in my opinion this is the quickest way to create a poor impression.
Don’t participate, and never say anything behind somebody’s back which you are not prepared to say to their face. Follow the simple advice and I’m sure you will enjoy your new job and employment.
Kind regards
Kevin
Terrific advice Kevin! I have been going out of my way to be friendly to everyone. Will keep you posted!
Best of luck. You are going to do great. Just remember to smile and be respectful.
Thank you Miss T! Great advice as always.
Enjoy your new job!
Thanks RB40!
You got this! I think once you get into the swing of things, you will realize that you are worrying over nothing.
Thanks Corey! I’m a worry wart sometimes, haha.
Just be yourself, and never eat lunch alone.
Looking forward to your first day report.
Thanks Hunter! Good advice. Still gathering my notes. Will keep you posted!
I’ve been keeping all of my eggs here at home, but I need to find a golden egg somewhere else. Anymore job openings where you are? I need a good job. I wish my blogging would start paying off.
I wish you well in your new job.
Lee
Coping with adoption
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I’ll keep my eyes open for ya! However, you are a terrific writer. Have you considered doing more writing work? Freelancing? ProBlogger job board?
Looking forward as well! I’m just wondering what line of work do you actually do? It would be easier to relate to the stories that way.
Fair question IIW! I’m in IT and manage company servers. Didn’t want to bore you with the details, but it does add additional insight to my posts. Thanks for pointing it out!
Good to know! I’m also in IT; I work as a software developer. You’re one of the guys I rely on whenever I need a new VM or something like that. 🙂
I read that again and thought it might have sounded condescending. Maybe cause of all the usual workplace tensions between these groups, haha. Not at all though… I mean it in the best way as you guys are really important for us and the company as a whole!
Not offended at all, but appreciate the thought. I hope you can tell I’m a pretty easy going guy. Why can’t we all just get along? 🙂
Good luck Buck! I’m sure you’ll do great 😉
Thanks Mary! Appreciate it!
You will do just fine Buck! Just take it slow and steady. 🙂