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No matter what your job is, there will always be times where you need to make sacrifices. That’s what separates the “exceptional employees” from the pack. Or in some cases, the employed from the unemployed. That being said there are some ways to avoid career suicide.
1. Don’t put on a big show when you quit a job!
Unless you have been living under a rock recently, I assume you have heard about the JetBlue flight attendant, who went crazy, started cursing on the PA system and then grabbed a few cold ones and slid down the emergency slide. While many of us have surely dreamed about leaving our job in a dramatic manner, this is probably the worst way to go out.
Unless you have been living under a rock recently, I assume you have heard about the JetBlue flight attendant, who went crazy, started cursing on the PA system and then grabbed a few cold ones and slid down the emergency slide. While many of us have surely dreamed about leaving our job in a dramatic manner, this is probably the worst way to go out.
Let me explain why. Unless you have exceptional savings or a family member or friend to support you for the rest of your life, you are going to have to find another job again. A spectacular exit, which in Steven Slater’s case resulted in his arrest, is NOT going to bode well for you on a job application or interview.
2. Don’t complain about busy work.
There will always be parts of your job that aren’t so great. Every one has to pitch in and do grunt work from time to time. So, put on a happy face and just get the work done already. Also, treat this work like you would any other project. Complaining about the work won’t look favorable in front of your boss and coworkers’ eyes. Don’t let this be the reason to be passed over for that big promotion.
There will always be parts of your job that aren’t so great. Every one has to pitch in and do grunt work from time to time. So, put on a happy face and just get the work done already. Also, treat this work like you would any other project. Complaining about the work won’t look favorable in front of your boss and coworkers’ eyes. Don’t let this be the reason to be passed over for that big promotion.
3. Don’t be the office gossip.
Socializing with your coworkers is so important. You want to be friendly and approachable. But, you also don’t want to be a gossip. For instance, it’s NEVER a good idea to spread rumors about coworkers or share way too much personal information with coworkers.
Socializing with your coworkers is so important. You want to be friendly and approachable. But, you also don’t want to be a gossip. For instance, it’s NEVER a good idea to spread rumors about coworkers or share way too much personal information with coworkers.