2 Paradoxical Job Tips for Contract Professionals
- You’re paid to do work, not to have people like you.
- Your job is a lot easier if people like you.
Find that balance.
If you make friends, great. If not, it’s okay. Just make sure you are likeable because your job is a lot easier (e.g. your paperwork doesn’t get mysteriously lost).
Don’t go out of your way to make enemies. If you do make enemies, try to maintain good working relationships. Help people out on their shifts. Give advice (when asked). Helped then figure out how to format that Excel file.
There are 4 other rules that are essential for those starting new jobs at the PunkRockHR Employee Handbook.
What other career advice would you include?
