A Word to the Wise

 

So you got the job……now what!

McDonalds, Citibank, Home Depot, The Law Firm, The Hospital...You’ve aced the interview, you’ve charmed the employer and your first day is Monday.  You’ve got it all planned out what you'll be doing with the money….a new iphone a new ipad a new….don’t count your chickens before they hatch.  As easily as you were hired, you can be fired.  But don’t worry, I got your back!  There are a few of many things you need to keep in mind.  The first is personal and the others are business.
 

1. Manage Your Finances!

If you don’t already have one, open up a bank account…..Preferable 2….but ideally 3, a Checking account, a savings account and a ‘don’t touch’ savings account.  The checking account you will use for your bills and Tithe, your savings account you will use for your ‘misc.’ items i.e., entertainment and your #2 savings account should be an account that you decide NEVER to touch.  Put something in there every week.  Be it $5 or $10….let it stay and let it grow.  Don’t get excited when it grows….get encouraged and motivated to let it grow even more.  Don’t tell your friends about it……it’s not for loans; it’s for your future.

2.  Do your job!



Find out what is expected of you and DO IT!! It sounds easy but you’ll be surprised how many people pass through occupations doing what they perceive to be the bare necessities, but never do what they are responsible for. If necessary keep the job-posting information as a reference or request a description of the duties expected to be performed by you along with deadlines; if there are any. Then fill your day with what you know you are supposed to do.

 

 3.  Become an asset!!
 

You’re being paid to work! There will come a time, if you are diligent, when your duties will be finished. Be industrious, be observant, and continue to find ways to improve your environment. Do what was not asked! Make an impression; improve upon what’s already in place. Find out if your co-workers need assistance. There is always something to do. It may not be what you want to do but there is always work for you to do. If there is no work, there will be no job. Be thankful and ‘WORK!’.

Always remember you are still being watched.  There is a probation period for everyone.  It may be explicit or implied but you do have probation period.  If you are usually a ‘slacker’, the first 3 weeks of the job are not the time for these traits to shine through.

Congratulations…..now you’re ready to work!!!

–Submitted by Julie Ann Daley