tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131192397529300286.post2100442749190819352..comments2023-09-11T02:47:45.122-07:00Comments on Modern Day Hobo: Your thoughts on making the transition to the real world...Eebiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02318197747955046452noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131192397529300286.post-48382373974861335242008-07-29T00:09:00.000-07:002008-07-29T00:09:00.000-07:00make sure you give credit where credit is due--don...make sure you give credit where credit is due--don't be the guys who steals ideas and doesn't give attribution. <BR/><BR/>send thank you notes.<BR/><BR/>no one needs to know about your personal life.<BR/><BR/>be on time. half of life is being on time and having a pen.luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06468418041443316689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131192397529300286.post-76418760145955351292008-07-06T16:00:00.000-07:002008-07-06T16:00:00.000-07:00I agree with a lot of what you said. I like what y...I agree with a lot of what you said. I like what your boss suggested. He made really valid points. <BR/><BR/>Sam, you're right re: politics. Regardless of the situation you enter, there are always politics, even in the freelance world. <BR/><BR/>CP, hilar as ever and spot on.Katie Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00502953107364624296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131192397529300286.post-32995456647284603962008-06-13T16:37:00.000-07:002008-06-13T16:37:00.000-07:00Don't be afraid to leave a job or a company where ...Don't be afraid to leave a job or a company where you are miserable. You have to spend 8+ hours a day there, it better be something you like doing, and with people that lift you up and don't keep you down.<BR/><BR/>Creativity is imperative in EVERY job.JeSaishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11091087499393107791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131192397529300286.post-19478209722432253812008-06-13T04:33:00.000-07:002008-06-13T04:33:00.000-07:00Success is 1 part inspiration, and 99 parts perspi...Success is 1 part inspiration, and 99 parts perspiration. <BR/><BR/>Yeah, yeah, I know, but honestly, am I right?<BR/><BR/>Take initiative. I think this falls under C.P.'s "that's not my job". Don't just sit there waiting for your next assignment, take initiative, and make things happen.<BR/><BR/>Be ORGANIZED! <BR/>That's managing your time, money, and yourself. ;)<BR/>(And yes, I live in an organized world, where everything can be found at my finger tips!) LOL!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11139913832176062215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131192397529300286.post-33738881548225523352008-06-05T19:51:00.000-07:002008-06-05T19:51:00.000-07:00Gosh, I think I mispalced my Swami cap! Thanks fo...Gosh, I think I mispalced my Swami cap! <BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping by, though. :)cathouse terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547258612468286876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131192397529300286.post-60006878669696381962008-06-04T16:59:00.000-07:002008-06-04T16:59:00.000-07:00Oh God Martin, this is too heavy for me. It makes...Oh God Martin, this is too heavy for me. It makes me nervous to think about this stuff. <BR/><BR/>Here are a few off the top o' my head:<BR/><BR/>1. Don't be a "that's not my job" person, especially when you are brand new. Not only does everyone hate those people, but you are likely too young and inexperienced to be pronouncing what is and isn't your job. Do whatever you can to help your colleagues, both senior and at your level, and treat each event as an opportunity to learn.<BR/><BR/>2. Once you have been at it a while you can learn a way to set appropriate boundaries in case colleagues decide to take advantage of your helpful nature. But don't be too eager about this step too soon in the process.<BR/><BR/>3. Be professional and friendly to everyone you come into contact with at work. You never know which one of these people may be your boss, or which one of these people may one day be in a position to help (or harm) you.<BR/><BR/>4. Listen to the gossip but try not to repeat it or to join in badmouthing someone, even if it's someone you don't like. It's ok to laugh when others say things just so you don't marginalize yourself, but try not to participate too much. That kind of thing just breeds negativity which we don't need.<BR/><BR/>(Please note that I adhere to almost none of these points, although I still think they are good advice.)Coaster Punchmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12587366749348273040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131192397529300286.post-83628594411029601242008-06-04T11:33:00.000-07:002008-06-04T11:33:00.000-07:00thats all good stuff. dont forget politics... you ...thats all good stuff. dont forget politics... you cant avoid it, that reality of any organization beyond a pair/coupleSam Oppenheim Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03509603509160522111noreply@blogger.com