Advice to Seniors/Recent Grads

[seussN10]

Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

*Unless you plan to lose a drastic amount of weight in your senior year, buy one professional outfit a month (business casual, a suit, business attire, etc.)when you're a senior. You can get things on sale, and by the time you finish college, you'll have like 9-10 professional outfits and won't have to stress out about spending lots of time and money building up a career wardrobe.

A quick note from someone who bought cloths for work before starting work and missed the mark for what was acceptable/expected. I was way too dressed up for work; the casual part of business casual was more evident. Put away money for clothing each month but don't buy the actual clothing until you’re sure of what is expected. For example business casual can mean different things at different companies, ranging from button down shirts and slacks to polos and khakis. Have enough clothing to make it though a week or a couple of days and then go shopping for clothing with the money you’ve saved up. This way you’ll be sure to fit in with the company’s culture.

[tunatartare]

You may think that the cheesteak with extra onions that you had for lunch is a piece of heaven, but not all of your coworkers will agree. If you're going to eat at your desk, throw your leftovers out someplace outside of the office so your coworkers don't have to smell them for the rest of the day.

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

You may think that the cheesteak with extra onions that you had for lunch is a piece of heaven, but not all of your coworkers will agree. If you're going to eat at your desk, throw your leftovers out someplace outside of the office so your coworkers don't have to smell them for the rest of the day.

We actually had operating hours for the microwave and rules about fish at our last office because certain folks would bring especially pungent lunches. We've since moved to a new location and the kitchen is far enough away so I don't have to smell Lean Cuisine from 10:30-2:00.

[jubilance1922]

Originally Posted by seussN10

A quick note from someone who bought cloths for work before starting work and missed the mark for what was acceptable/expected. I was way too dressed up for work; the casual part of business casual was more evident. Put away money for clothing each month but don't buy the actual clothing until you’re sure of what is expected. For example business casual can mean different things at different companies, ranging from button down shirts and slacks to polos and khakis. Have enough clothing to make it though a week or a couple of days and then go shopping for clothing with the money you’ve saved up. This way you’ll be sure to fit in with the company’s culture.

Great suggestion. My entire company is business casual, but because I work in a lab setting, my group tends to stay closer to the "casual" end. I actually have a bunch of nice clothes that I needed for another job that I can't wear anymore!

[Rudey]

Tell everyone they're morons.

Abuse your interns.

Close your office door and talk dirty to your girlfriend.

Tell your coworkers they're homos.

Tell your coworkers that the quiet guy is gay.

Close your office door and talk dirty to the girl you're cheating on your girlfriend with.

If you think you may get fired, quit, but not before downloading child porn on your boss' computer and calling the FBI the next day.

Remember you're always right. If anyone gets in the way, chew them up and spit them out.

Wear those really big condoms. Girls love it.

-Rudey
--And don't forget to tell your mom you love her because that's important too.

[tunatartare]

Another work etiquette tip:
If you're going to play music/listen to the radio at your desk, do it quietly so it doesn't disturb anyone else. If you leave your desk for an extended period of time (lunch, meeting, whatnot), turn it off.