So, you’ve just turned in your resignation letter; you are out in two weeks. How do you avoid suffering the I-don’t-give-a-damn syndrome?
The easiest tip would be for me to say stay motivated and be professional; but that’s easier said than done. Finding ways to stay motivated and being professional are definitely must-dos but they usually require a daunting effort on your side; basically, it’s rowing against the current (the current being your mind). But in the end, if you want to avoid falling into this professional trap, it all goes down to one of our most primal and genetically engrained traits: altruism.
Getting comfortable in a new position is no easy feat for anyone. You may not know the people you are now working with, you will not be familiar with the reporting channels and who does what. Even the most trivial daily duties could pose a challenge to your intellect. The ...
About an year ago, my friend (and former co-worker) Steve was having issues with a manager. He is -or used to be- prone to bursting into flames when he disliked the way he was talked to or when he felt that something was unfair. One August afternoon, he had enough ...
In this article I’m going to give you two tips to help you make a good impression in your new job. During my first couple of days in my current position, seizing the following two events helped me get the confidence and momentum to start with a bang.
Do you want a team that is able to think or a horde of cyborgs who follow blindly your commands? That is the question that I asked myself today, already knowing the answer (a waste of mental energy). There’s people who feel comfortable delegating work unto others and there are ...
Whether you are easily distracted or feel lost in your new job, making checklists will get you organized and prevent you from missing important deadlines. Professionals from the most challenging fields use them. Doctors, pilots, engineers, all share a common problem. Their jobs involve lots of steps that if overlooked ...
So you got a new job… cool… but now you are more lost than a sneaker in a fridge, right? You know no one, everything is confusing, you feel like everyone is your boss and the pieces don’t fit. The list can go on forever. Don’t worry. Perfectly normal. Every time ...
