New Job Jitters

I received an SMS from my ex schoolmate asking me ‘Wei, ape tips masuk keje tempat baru ek? Aku nervous la.’

The nervousness is understandable. I have worked in three places before my current one, and from the experiences, I know that no matter how prepared you are for your first day at work, there is always this feeling that you might end up doing the things you prayed you weren’t stupid enough to do. You cross your fingers you won't end up being everyone’s joke for the whole year.

Well, to me, besides dressing accordingly, making sure you have fresh breath and your hands are well moisturised for all the ‘Hi’s’ and ‘Nice meeting you’s’ handshakes, you have to master TWO very important things.

Number One – Sense of Direction (which I suck at, on the road, and even in a bloody building..sigh. But take note that I’m working on it). You need to know a few VERY important locations – toilet and cafe, for obvious reasons, The Boss’s Room, so that you stay away from it, and oh, of course, your table.

Number Two – Sense of Humour (which is a God-given gift of mine :D). You need to have this. Easy peasy way to win friends. Not gifted? Well then read a few jokes the night before you turn up for work. Make sure the jokes aren’t gender, status or race bias, unless you wanna get kicked out the first day.
There. My two cents’ worth. Hope it helps!