Posted by: moonshine June 22, 2012
I will be starting my first professional job soon. Please give me some advice on what to do and what not to do.
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1) Shower every morning. And do not put a lot of body spray or cologne. We honestly do not appreciate someone coming in changing the smell of the entire place. However, use deodorant.
2) Wear formal clothes.
3) Do not talk too much.
4) DO NOT MICROWAVE THE NEPALI FOOD. It will stink. If you are eating Nepali food, make sure you wash your mouth after you eat and have some mouth freshner. Just try not to put masala and you will be fine in this department.
5) Be punctual... I am not a big fan of getting in early and stick in late.  Punctuality means getting there on time and putting in your hours. You might have to stay late sometimes, but do not make that a habit.
6) If you have questions, ASK!
7) If you are new, unless you lied in your resume, we do not expect you to know everything. Take your time. It is quality we care about, not quantity. However, quantity with quality is not frowned upon. Do not rush.
8) Like it or not, suck up to your boss. 
9) Lastly, do remember: THERE IS A PROBATIONARY PERIOD.

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