Save Your Job
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This is a topic that I have posted about in the past, but I heard it mentioned on the news last night and I thought it would be good to revisit it.
The current economy just plain stinks. As the commercial with the talking baby says, “I want to punch the economy in the face!” Businesses are cutting staff, rearranging staff, or just plain closing. Many people are out of work and wondering how they are going to pay their bills.
What can you do to keep your job? Sometimes there is nothing you can do. But when a company looks to start cutting, they are going to look at the most valuable employees and will do whatever they can to keep them. So be valuable.
The things I’m about to list are things you should be doing anyway, if you are an excellent employee. During an economy such as this, though, you should be especially focused on these things:
Your To Do List
Offer to take on new tasks. There are always additional projects that need to be done at your workplace. Step forward and offer to take ownership of something – then do it! A boss always appreciates employees who are willing to do important tasks outside the job description…without asking for more money.
Be willing to learn new skills. The skills that got you the job 5 years ago may no longer be applicable. Those not willing to learn something new will not be kept around.
Take ownership if your job. If you are asked to do something, do it. Even if you are not asked to do something, do it. Make sure your employer can say, “(enter your name here) is the best person I could have in that position!”
When you are at work, WORK! Don’t pay your bills, search the Internet, spend too long chatting with co-workers, or take long lunches. If your employer notices that you aren’t putting in a full day, what incentive do they have to keep you around?
Rise to the next level. Don’t just be good at your job. Be awesome!
Have a positive attitude. This is one of the traits that I take very seriously and I will call a co-worker out if I notice them being negative. Complainers do not have longevity in the workplace.
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