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KEEPING YOUR JOB

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START AT THE BEGINNING

Get to work on time
Be rested and ready for a few days of extra stress
Don't plan to be the "new person" very long; get busy
When you complete one task, find something else to do
Be aware that for awhile you may not be able to afford the same
lunches, clothes, etc. as the other employees.

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LEARN THE RULES, KEEP THE RULES

Read the new employee literature provided
Ask questions about policies and procedures that are not clear to you
Tardiness costs the employer money and can cost you your job
Know what to do about absences; keep absences to a minimum
Breaks and rest periods are meant to be short

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YOU KNEW ENOUGH TO GET THE JOB - LEARN ENOUGH TO KEEP IT

Learn to do it the boss's way, even if it's new to you, before suggesting your own way
Ask questions as much as you need to
Take notes for yourself about new procedures
Be appreciative of help offered or given you
Use your common sense

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LEARN THE WHOLE PICTURE

Learn how your job fits in with the work of your employer's entire business
Do your work the boss's way until you are established

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GET ALONG WITH OTHERS

A pleasant working atmosphere depends on everyone cooperating

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BE WARY OF GOSSIP AND RUMOR MILLS

Gossip and rumors can stop with one person - you!
If you can't say anything positive, don't talk

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RESPECT OTHERS

Their work and ideas
Their personalities and backgrounds

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BE LOYAL

As an employee, you are part of the team
Your job depends on people's faith in the product or service of the company

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BE RESPONSIBLE

Admit your mistakes and learn from them
Stand up for what you know is right
Personal problems don't belong at work
Gather facts before acting

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GOOD COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT

Listen with your eyes as well as your ears
Discuss matters; don't argue
You communicate to others even when you don't talk
Watch your manners and language

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THE TOP TEN REASONS FOR TERMINATION

  1. Personality Conflicts
  2. Poor Performance
  3. Absenteeism
  4. Insubordination
  5. Tardiness
  6. Behavior/Attitude
  7. Theft
  8. Harassment
  9. Discrimination
  10. Reduction in Force

Source: "Top Ten Reasons for Termination" by Ann Vessels

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