Ok for the compliment folder, I just realized she probably meant so you could show potential employers, but my first thought when she said searching for a new job was to have an anchor for your sanity as you go through the process of repeated soul crushing rejection again.
@@eIIaaaaa I would never recommend saving screenshots to put on a cloud or share with outsiders. That is private correspondence. If you start sharing private messages without consent to your future employers then (1) your new employer is never going to trust you. Why would they if you share everything that's sent to you? (2) it's illegal in many countries, and even different rules from state to state within a country. If you're going to do a folder thing at all make sure it's purely for your own sentimental looking back on, but never share it with anyone else.
@Emberguard Perhaps those screenshots could be used as a resource to remind oneself of positive traits and attributes that have been identified by others, in the form of compliments. The content of those screenshots could then be paraphrased. E.g. "My former colleagues state that I am...".
I refused to stay late for the first time in my life at a job and after the second day, THEY JUST STOPPED ASKING! I know it seems simple, but my mind is blown. Not only do I get to maintain my work-life balance, but I also look like a HERO when I decide to stay late an extra 15 minutes here or there instead of it being expected of me.
Working for a Japanase company, setting boundaries hits really hard, specially with overtime, set the tone, and now, unless it's an emergency, they give like 1 week's notice when they need me for overtime, and it's never mandatory.
@@kiyoponnn😂😂😂😂but it's okay tho at least u know that company doesn't deserve u. Ur contract always stated what time till what time u work so stick with that. Others were unwritten rules so there's no black n white on it. Even if u stay back for extra time but they didn't play u what's the point?? We do not talk about only money involved but also time (the most precious n unreturnable value) that even money can't cover it for u. It might sound selfish n what not. Remember, put urself first bfore another bcoz if u're breaking down none of those ppl put u first as how u did. As they say "treat ppl like how u want to be treated" if they show u respect, then respect them in return. Well, tho I am aware a little bit when it comes to Japan. I hope the new generation can bring changes to this situation. Good Day 🌞
The real #1 for people who use a company-provided computer (whether it's at work or at home) is this -- realize that it's NOT your computer and it's NOT for your personal use. That means no games, no Internet use or social media unrelated to the company, no personal "cloud" accounts, etc. Also realize that the company may monitor everything that is done on the company computer.
I mean, I installed Steam on mine while I was home with it, because it was a "gaming" laptop that just happened to be for 3D modeling work. I wanted to test how well it could play Control. I realized pretty quickly I hadn't taken that close of a look at the laptop's specs, it was actually worse than my home laptop for that, and promptly uninstalled everything, but still. Companies watching what you do may be a emerging (disturbing) trend, but not all companies do it.
@@moneymasteringmama that's not what this commenter is saying- where in their comment was that said or implied? However it's much smarter to keep that folder in your personal account, for access purposes.
I have been at my job for over 10 years. My first word of advice to new hires is "Be comfortable with telling people 'No' if it isn't part of your job." I didn't learn that early on and got massively bogged down with stuff that wasn't my responsibility. The second piece of advice I give is "Don't let them work you outside paid hours," because I have been asked to just jump online and do something because "it will just take a minute." That is a nope, you want me to do something outside work hours, better contact my manager for permission for my overtime.
If you (like me) have trouble saying no, keep in mind that working for free for your company (in most cases in the US) is illegal. It has really helped me to practice saying "sorry I can't, that's illegal" and most people don't try to pressure me after that 😅
@@Elizardbeth03 I admit that I will, very rarely, still jump on and fix issues off the clock. I did it for one manager a couple weekends ago. (Took less than 5 minutes. Literally less time to fix than it too to log on.) My reward was 2 bottles of Irish whiskey, retail they would go for over $80 together. I'll count that as a win.
Look around at other jobs. You are probably being massively underpaid it's generally what happens when one shows loyalty to a company. Even at the lowest levels I used to work for circle k and they would be offering new employees $13-14 while I was making 11.75 I had to switch companies to make a fair wage. When I asked for a raise they offered me 15 cents. After 2 years of loyalty and hard work.
I always create a folder in my Email and I call it "First week" Every email I get with a link that I need for a site I'm going to be using or anything related to onboarding etc goes in that folder. That way I can find it when I need and if my boss wanders over in 3 months time and says "Have you got that email about so and so" I can pull it up quickly. That first week is a blur and you can't remember a lot of it so this really helps.
Probably she means it is 100 times easier to set them from the start than to fight with the whole world later on, when the coworkers and higher ups are used to you saying yes to everything
The "set your tone" thing reminded me of the episode of Friends when Ross starts his teaching job, he's so nervous that a British accent comes out of his mouth for some reason. It helped him get over his nerves and become more confident, but he doesn't know how to stop, to has to try to phase it out gradually 😂
Erin!!!! The folder was such good advice! It really helped with my work anxiety. I always look back on it when I’m having a hard day and I’m down on myself. It’s just a nice reminder to know I can do great things and I’m an awesome employee ☺️ thank you 🙏🏻
ok but as an autistic person who relies on mirroring for social observation it took me about 2 weeks of observing my coworkers interacting to know what elements of my personality can/should/could be present in my new work place. i came off as very shy at first but now im more outgoing and get along with my coworkers well
I'm about to start a new job and was thinking exactly what you said. I don't know what is considered appropriate for this work team (how formal to be, when to lie or tell the truth when asked questions etc)
@@jellyfish_adventures9877 start more formal and then slowly ease in as you learn to read the team. It's perfectly fine, and externally just reads as the nervousness inherent when starting a new job. Allistic people also do this probably about 80% of the time
@@zareien2290 Thanks for the tip. I'm most nervous about how to come up with socially acceptable lies. It's so weird to me that people ask questions and don't want real answers
There should be a #3a "Do not waiver on your standards and boundaries for anyone for any reason at work" once a job knows something will get you to lower or deviate from them then every time they need you to it will always be whatever that thing you waivered them for the first time.
Don’t be an overachiever. If you start doing “extra” (taking on additional work, cleaning the toilet, staying late for free) just to make a good impression then when you stop doing these things, everyone will wonder why you “changed.” People like consistency (despite employers asking if you can deal with change - they can’t deal with it). Be a steady Eddie and don’t ever do anything to “impress” that you would not be okay with doing forever.
I would say establishing your boundries is the mist important thing to do. Dont be a yes-sayer to EVERYTHING because then you WILL be overloaded. I have different projects I work in at the same time. For each project I have set an % of how much of my time to spend in that project. If someone wants me to do something that requires lets say 20 % of my time, I ask which other project i should spend less time in. I get paied to work 100 %, I am mot working 120 %
That first tip is super true for me🤦🏾♀️ thanks Erin for giving such valuable advice on how to be a better employee, because like seriously, it can be very frustrating😊
You’re like a fairy Jobmother every time I think about something I come to RU-vid and your videos here with the very thing I was just asking about thank you
My boss remarked on my second day that I seemed rather unexcited overall. I was myself the whole time. So it was clear from the start that she wanted only happy, upbeat, positive attitudes even if they were fake. I'm going on 6 years, and she had to learn to deal with reality with me. I'm not going to fake a personality for her. That's exhausting.
I'm in bed trying to go to sleep so I can wake up in 7½ hours to go to a new job - hopefully something that'll blossom into a good career. This video popping up is serendipitous ❤ thank you!
OMG! New subscriber and looking for a job. So wish I'd saved the positive emails, awards etc. I received over the 14 years at my last job. You have great advice! Thank you!
I didnt realise people needed advice for that #1, but its interesting to see how differently ppl think. i always make up my mind about what i want people to think of me before i even meet them. I like people at work thinking im bubbly, easy going and nice so i usually default to that from the get go and stay that way until i leave. Makes it easier to communicate, people are open and they talk less seriously towards me.
I’m hoping these will be helpful for returning to a job after maternity leave where the pregnancy made things very stressful and not as pleasant. My 24 hours start tomorrow 😢
Please please please check your company's privacy policy for cloud folders, and for keeping personal copies of anything related to company business. I'm in the financial sector and this can result in lost bonuses and termination.
Be careful with the folder!! be mindful that many companies and industries place you under data protection obligations! A better option may be to take separate notes of what is said, rather than saving/screenshotting emails. Many companies have express warnings about saving emails for use outside the company. But taking separate note of things (like your achievements), with any confidential information removed, is fine.
I’m one of the hardest working employees at my job. I got promoted twice in 9 months. It has caused a lot of animosity but I am the most ambitious in the branch. Moral of the story: if you’re good at your job and take pride in what you do, chances are you won’t be well liked in your field.
The screenshots or achievement folder is not to actually show the new recruiters, it's to remind yourself & have a collection of achievements memorised for situational based interviews, where they ask you to tell them situations that highlights your skills & work. I tend to have a weak memory & bad recollection of events in details, so this can help alot. Also, it helps your self confidence & self doubt.
The second tip is helpful for mid-year or EOY reviews. It's so easy to forget all of the projects you worked on, "fires" you put out, and kudos you received. Use those notes to reinforce your skills & accomplishments in your review. It provides your People Leader with support for maximizing your raise & can be helpful when seeking an internal promotion.
The first thing you talked about is, in large part, why companies have multiple rounds of interviews: to wear applicants down to their core behaviors and expose them for what they (putatively) really are. Kind of like the lunchbox guy story in Jordan Peterson’s book “12 Rules For Life.” It’s a test. But SHRM published an article several years ago about dragging candidates through too much; many get tired of the hassle and apply elsewhere. If SHRM said it, it must be true, right?
I imagine you don't share those screenshots of the little accomplishments right? More so, just a reminder for yourself to use when it comes to state what were some achievements when you are searching for that next job right?
I'd recommend never saving them onto your work laptop ONLY. no personal accounts, because that can be illegal. Alternatively, just keep a personal spreadsheet noting those accomplishments, so that you have a bank of examples you can bring up if need be. No screenshot necessary there
THIS is how work has changed - for me I set up a folder to put all my accomplishments in but I did it so I could write my annual self-assessment and also for discussion about compensation for the year. I like your idea better!
I won't go into detail because I don't wanna expose myself but I have this...thing...I do online, and I'm so insecure of the other people who do it thinking I'm being annoying that, whenever one of them says something nice to me or about me, I screenshot it and put it on a doc to look at when I'm crying after screwing up on this online...thing. And so when you mentioned screenshotting rewards/achievements, for a second I thought you were talking about the same thing I do and I felt normal for like three seconds.
I love the Dropbox idea!! I’m in a new position at my work. I’m not sure if my work computer will let me have a personal folder in the cloud. If not, I’ll make a notes file on my phone. 👍🏻
Please don't save company emails onto a personal account. Best practice is to just take notes. Many companies and industries have strict data protection regulations prohibiting this. If it's a company cloud account, that's generally fine, but you'll lose access to that information when you change job
Most important thing above everything else: learn every single person's name as quickly as possible. Write them all down if you have to. Avoids so much awkwardness, and has a huge effect on how people see you.
“Set your tone” meanwhile I’m a shy little worker bee for the first six months before I start opening up at a sloth’s pace, and then after the first year and a half of opening up, I become my true sassy feral goblin self 😂
As someone whose been on a mental health leave - I would have been in such a better position if I remembered the dates where key shitty things happened. It’s super sweetie of you to suggest a compliment folder. But my mind immediately goes to protection through knowledge.
I also keep a motivation booklet or any compliments I've gotten from higher ups together to remind myself why I do what I do. As a health care worker it is so hard to keep up the pace or even at a mind numbing job. I am in school through my work so this helps me finish that and continue through with my contract.
4 carry a little book and pen, or the modern equivalent, and when something is explained to you WRITE IT DOWN. This greatly reduces how often u need to ask something
For #2 I think she meant it’s helpful to have all your accomplishments highlighted in one place to help you remember because new employers ask for accomplishment examples.
#2 is also just great for when annual performance reviews come around. You can go through all the great stuff you've done in the past year when you regularly may only remember stuff from the past quarter or two
Save that customer service voice for the customers, don't use it on your coworkers and you shouldn't have any issues with people thinking you're angry or mean when you have to speak frankly with them.
I’m usually that one that’s all happy smiley and saying good morning to everyone. If I don’t say good morning I can tell it upsets people sometimes because they think it’s personal.
lol my first few days I’m pretty quiet and shy, but then after about week one I’m social and talkative, but I think the silence makes me uncomfortable tbh
