AVOID BEING ONE OF THESE
1. The liar
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Don’t say the job is done when it isn’t, or call
in sick when you aren’t.
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If you’re caught, you’ll be asked to leave and
the bad reputation will follow you to the next job.
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Lying isn’t cool, and can be career-threatening.
2. The short-cut
master
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Don’t just rehash a report that you found online
and give it to your boss.
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This will earn you a warning letter and a
reputation for being unreliable.
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Learn to be thorough at your job.
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You will earn respect and accelerate the
learning curve.
3. The family person
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The family or social person is constantly on the
phone, Facebook or Twitter with family or friends sorting out personal issues.
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The workplace is to work and learn, not chat.
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Instead, invest time in professional
relationships while in office.
4. The problem child
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Save the problems in your personal life for
after-office hours.
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Find solutions for completing your project at
work.
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The eternal whine machine is a drag on
everyone’s time and capacity.
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Be a low-maintenance team member, and smile
often.
5. The armchair
expert
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Avoid having an opinion on everything and a
suggestion on every issue.
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Spend your time in learning how things work.
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Save your inputs for later when you have more
credibility and information on the topic under discussion.