Ways to Avoid getting Fired

@justreal (2364)
Canada
January 24, 2007 2:46pm CST
Most important thing obviously is work when you are at work. Taking a lot of personal calls, surfing the Internet and prolonged visiting with coworkers is not what you want your boss to know. Be on time, don't abuse breaks or lengthen the lunch hour. Consider your work hours primarily the property of your employer. Take any office training or education opportunities presented. Read books related to your field to improve your office career. No one ever got fired for seeking career training or learning new word processing software. Sometimes it's frustrating to deal with employees who have an "It's not my job" attitude. If you see something that needs to be done, just do it! Show intiativaty and show your boos that your responsible. Help a coworker, teamwork is really important, make sure that project gets completed. Get Along with Others. Bosses don't want to play referee with employees.
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4 responses
• Canada
27 Jan 07
I would definately need to agree on all points mentioned. I am a warehouse manager and the people that work for me respect me and don't abuse the things given to them. I, in-turn, offer them paid lunches, extended break periods and chat time. It is a great working relationship I have created and I end up enjoying it myself because of the rewards I receive from them as well.
@justreal (2364)
• Canada
31 Jan 07
There you go, you know it from your own experience. Keep it up!
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
24 Jan 07
these are are very true. Espically the additiude and fighting one.
@justreal (2364)
• Canada
24 Jan 07
Exactly, attitude in a work environment won't do any good to you or to others working with you.
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@Lydia1901 (16351)
• United States
30 Jan 07
Well, thank you for sharing that. I will keep that in mind for the next time I get a job.
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@justreal (2364)
• Canada
31 Jan 07
Yes and try not to get fired this time. Good luck!
• Philippines
26 Jan 07
base from experience, the best thing u can to avoid getting fired is to FOLLOW YOUR COMPANY'S POLICY. :D
@justreal (2364)
• Canada
26 Jan 07
Yes, very obvious and basic.