Showing up and showing up on time.

Sometimes I wonder how the heck I've survived so many jobs. I think one reason is that I happen to be intrinsically motivated and genuinely care about doing a good job. You can't teach that. My projects are always well-executed and high quality. I go above and beyond the ask and make things better.

I also am curious and can absorb new skills/info better than most of my coworkers. For example, there will be 10 of us in a meeting where someone is describing a new technology or process, and yet, I'm the only one who will absorb the info and apply it moving forward. So I often become a subject matter expert, even though other people have access to the same exact information.

- Manage expectations.
- Do not give your best.
- Observe what kind of work culture is in your office and function according to that. No need to be the smartest and kindest person in a company filled with cruel and stupid people.
- If you work for a fool, CYA.
- Don't let people know that you are smarter than them.
- Be social, polite and cheerful. But, don't share anything of value.
- Don't let other take credit for your work.
- Cover for your boss at least one time.
- Learn new skills quickly and move to a new job.
- Learn to market yourself and negotiate a good salary.

Positive attitude/team player, and I'm kind of a workhorse so stuff always gets done.

Clear communication. I cannot believe how bad so many people are at this

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Anonymous wrote:Humility and collaboration

*1. Humility is rare these days.

Humility is a total handicap in the workforce.
Example: two coworkers each get saddled with an extra project.
Coworker 1 skips lunch and stays late to get it finished. Doesn't mention it to anyone but anyone can see it was done and done well.
Coworker 2 sends out a staff wide email ccing higher ups "Just a heads up that I have completed project X! (Nonsense about how much time this took, patting herself on the back) please ask me if you have any questions at all! Go team!"
Coworker 2 will always be in mind for promotion and considered a go getter. Coworker 1 will be on no one's radar though they appreciate her very much.

You are dumb for falling for this.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Humility and collaboration

*1. Humility is rare these days.

Humility is a total handicap in the workforce.
Example: two coworkers each get saddled with an extra project.
Coworker 1 skips lunch and stays late to get it finished. Doesn't mention it to anyone but anyone can see it was done and done well.
Coworker 2 sends out a staff wide email ccing higher ups "Just a heads up that I have completed project X! (Nonsense about how much time this took, patting herself on the back) please ask me if you have any questions at all! Go team!"
Coworker 2 will always be in mind for promotion and considered a go getter. Coworker 1 will be on no one's radar though they appreciate her very much.

Responsiveness. Productivity. Initiative. Interpersonal skills. Well-regulated emotions. "Fit", i.e., workplace appropriate behavior, dress, speech.

Depends on a job. Work ethic when you have mostly a physical job.
I'm cleaning, picking up trash, or putting something away already as I walk into work.
My jobs have not paid well, but being the person I am at work and outside paid well.

Getting along with all your colleagues is primary (so don't be an a$$hole), the rest can be learned

Don’t just find problems - that’s easy; offer solutions.

Anonymous wrote:Humility and collaboration

*1. Humility is rare these days.

Emotional intelligence

Boundaries and assertiveness

Good judgement