Starting a new job

[brian8713]

Just do what comes natural. keep your eyes open , your ears open and take all in. Don't try to accomplish all in a day. You will learn little by little each day and it will become easier.Good luck with the job

This is pretty good advice, Brian.  Count your blessings that you found another job quickly.  Just think about being at no or reduced income for what could have been a lengthy period!  Also, is the job in the same category as your last because you will adapt quickly if it is?  Just be friendly, ask questions if you need to, make sure you're on time, and don't confide too much in anyone for awhile. Try to learn and be aware of what they call "company culture," or who, what, where, and why at the company!

Def agree with not confiding it people.  People are evil and vindictive.  Esp when a new person comes on the scene.  You might be trying to take something from them.  (rolling eyes here)

People like to try to find out all they can about you so they can flap their jaws about you to everybody else.  Seen it happen.

Yeah, I'm not confiding anything in anyone. Not doing the "office gossip" thing, although there's a ton of it in my current office. What's funny ... I guess ... is that they haven't told my staff their last day is tomorrow yet. I can only imagine how they're going to react.

[countrygirl12]

Just do what comes natural. keep your eyes open , your ears open and take all in. Don't try to accomplish all in a day. You will learn little by little each day and it will become easier.Good luck with the job

This is pretty good advice, Brian.  Count your blessings that you found another job quickly.  Just think about being at no or reduced income for what could have been a lengthy period!  Also, is the job in the same category as your last because you will adapt quickly if it is?  Just be friendly, ask questions if you need to, make sure you're on time, and don't confide too much in anyone for awhile. Try to learn and be aware of what they call "company culture," or who, what, where, and why at the company!

Def agree with not confiding it people.  People are evil and vindictive.  Esp when a new person comes on the scene.  You might be trying to take something from them.  (rolling eyes here)

People like to try to find out all they can about you so they can flap their jaws about you to everybody else.  Seen it happen.

Yeah, I'm not confiding anything in anyone. Not doing the "office gossip" thing, although there's a ton of it in my current office. What's funny ... I guess ... is that they haven't told my staff their last day is tomorrow yet. I can only imagine how they're going to react.

"Your Staff"?  You were the boss?  The entire staff is being let go and you are the only one who was told?
That sounds pretty dirty. 

[PGS28]

Congrats    It's normal to be afraid, you'll get the hang of it.

[PGS28]

Tips: write down or video record what you think you may have a hard time remembering, be pleasant but not a push over, and ask questions when necessary even if you think it means risking sounding stupid.  Good luck!!

[countrygirl12]

Tips: write down or video record what you think you may have a hard time remembering, be pleasant but not a push over, and ask questions when necessary even if you think it means risking sounding stupid.  Good luck!!

Video Record? Most people are not going to allow you to video them telling you what to do. I know I wouldn't.  If you can't follow simple tasks you will be given the first couple days then you probably won't make it at the company.  Besides that most people who whip out a camera to video are just doing it to use it against you later.

And most businesses do not allow you to have your phone perm attached to your head and hand when you are suppose to be working.