The Reality 3 Weeks Into The Working World

The Reality 3 Weeks Into The Working World The Reality 3 Weeks Into The Working WorldHaving graduated two months ago and been working for three weeks, Im slowly transitioning into and trying to get used to the work life. Im still testing it out, figuring out my routine, and trying to find my favorite caf and sandwich spots. Here are some of my pointers I wish I would have known before transitioning to the 9 to 5 routine.You are here to learnfruchtwein new hires dont really know what they are doing when they first start. My first two weeks were really slow because I didnt have many responsibilities. I went around asking for work. But when I did finally get projects, I was almost clueless on what to do Thankfully my co-workers all understood that and really helped me. The learning curve is steep but Im catching onYou probably have a million questions on the projects thrown at you. Ask them. Its intimidating, but most people are happy to help That being said, dont ask a question every f ive minutes about something a simple Google search couldnt solve. So do your research first. Instead of saying, How do I do this, say I tried this, but this is what went wrong, should I try that instead?Dont learn just enough to know how to finish one project know why things are done the way they are. Its harder understanding the reasoning behind the projects when you first start, but eventually you want to know your job inside out. Learn it by heart so it doesnt come back to haunt you.Be ready to be on your ownA big difference between working full-time and interning in the summer is that you cant automatically assume someone will tell you what to do. People in your amtsstube are busy. They expect you to be able to learn and act independently. Dont sit around and expect someone to plan your daily activities. Learn to quickly take on responsibilities and become an asset to the officeLearn the culture. But dont be afraid to be that awesome person Most companies want to make sure that you are a good fit for their culture. Its important to test out the atmosphere at your office. You dont want to wear sandals to your business casual office. But its also important to know that you can be that awesome person that brings fun and pleasant changes I have an office job at a consulting firm. We sit in cubicles and are usually very busy during the day. But when someone rallies the team for a farmers market lunch outing or happy hour on a Friday afternoon, people are more than happy to participate, especially when you are the young one in the office.Go out there and have funUnlike college, you dont have as much control over your schedule anymore (you cant decide to skip work the way you decided to skip class). You no longer live close to all your friends, and you are exhausted after a 9 to 5 day. You guys in college must be thinking, oh no, what they said about work life is true Well, not entirely. If you remember to have fun and actively make plans, you can still meet a lo t of new people and have exciting adventuresUnless you absolutely cling to privacy, I recommend having roommates when you first start working. Its nice to have constant companions that you can come home to and talk about your daily musings. And it doesnt hurt to save on rent either.Keep exploringbrde but not the least, remember that your first job is very unlikely to be your last job. Not to say you should constantly look to jump ship, but continue to network and keep your options open. Be the one to say, Im ready when opportunities arise.