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  • @thefinancialdiet
    @thefinancialdiet  Před 4 lety +4

    Chelsea and Lauren share their own personal first job mistakes in this video: czcams.com/video/l2jWaCL7cJc/video.html.

  • @KristenPimley
    @KristenPimley Před 5 lety +950

    (1) 00:46 Forget to write things down.
    (2) 02:46 Eat lunch at your desk.
    (3) 04:18 Ignoring your boss's goals.
    (4) 06:10 Be lax about the dress code.
    (5) 08:01 Stay at the office later than everyone else.
    (6) 09:53 Get into the habit of being late.
    (7) 11:09 Trust people too easily.
    (8) 13:08 Quit when it's not perfect.

  • @YuliaMit
    @YuliaMit Před 5 lety +23

    #5 is so accurate. Once you give that impression of ‘I’m cool with staying late all the time’ everyone will take it for granted. I wish I knew that sooner.

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    @mirandadawson4236 Před 5 lety +247

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      @lockhart1895 Před 5 lety

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      @sunrise2day462 Před 5 lety +1

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  • @Kat22Kit
    @Kat22Kit Před 5 lety +252

    Don’t eat lunch at your desk: also maybe it just depends on the workplace but a lot of the time if you’re eating at your desk you never get an actual lunch break, a break from working. Extra calories isn’t an issue that keeps me up at night, but having an annoying boss, colleague, client who sees you eating and says “Oh I don’t mind!” Then proceeds to tell you what they need you to do for them right now as you eat. So you end up never getting a real lunch break. Don’t worry/not worry so much about extra lbs you’ll get from snacking, worry that you will never get 30 mins to eat/use the bathroom at all if you are always available. Get up from your desk find an empty private corner and take your 30mins.

    • @anydae
      @anydae Před 5 lety +14

      Yes, people tend to visit the office for assistance during your lunchtime because it's their lunchtime.... I either go gym or do window shopping!!!

    • @kthename08
      @kthename08 Před 5 lety +1

      Preach!

    • @JennyWas13
      @JennyWas13 Před 5 lety +2

      Spoonie Beauty it’s pretty common to not eat a lunch break in professional accounting services- it’s just what you sign up to- if everyone else is working hard towards a deadline and you get up and leave- that’s going to erode your reputation pretty quick. You’re better off getting some “breaks” in by committing to get up and eat a glass of water/tea or go to the bathroom every hour.
      But yeah, it’s definitely not necessarily the norm to get a break

    • @klamentyne5991
      @klamentyne5991 Před 5 lety +1

      30 mins? :o

    • @Kat22Kit
      @Kat22Kit Před 5 lety +7

      JennyWas13 I understand that, or if you’re a trauma surgeon etc, life-death, deadlines, you’re working OT whatever. I work in Senior Living and there will literally always be an “emergency” from a resident having a stroke in the dining room to a vendor not making an appointment but wanting to tell you about their jewelry business. I have gone days without going to the bathroom till I get home, to not going home till 10pm at night and realizing that I never ate that day. It’s not healthy, I learned the very hard way that being able to hand off the phone to a co-worker and saying “im taking my lunch” even if it’s ten minutes will help you not burning out like crazy. And heaven forbid an actual life or death emergency happens someone will find you. Because yeah, getting a coffee/bathroom break every hour is simply not possible, then in my industry you will be the person no one can ever find that’s always “on a break”.

  • @LittleMissRockChalk
    @LittleMissRockChalk Před 5 lety +117

    I’m in year six at work, but because experience in teaching progresses slowly, I’m still very young in my profession. I will add to this a big one: being on your phone at meetings. I see young teachers especially doing this a lot...which is odd considering how annoying cell phones are in our own classrooms. If you can’t commit to being present, then don’t be present at all.

    • @wiiiz3
      @wiiiz3 Před 5 lety +4

      im used to seeing students yelled at by being on the phone in class but teachers during meetings? now that's hilarious. do teachers get yelled at too?

    • @LittleMissRockChalk
      @LittleMissRockChalk Před 5 lety +3

      Jeremiah makaveli It isn’t many of us, but some do. It makes me crazy!

    • @j.m.7056
      @j.m.7056 Před 5 lety +1

      Excellent observation!

    • @femmeNikita27
      @femmeNikita27 Před 5 lety +1

      Well, sometimes this starts with the boss or the manager being on the phone during meetings. You're right- if you're in the meeting try to be really present there. Otherwise such meeting is just a waste of time. For everyone present.

    • @angelemmanuelperezmuniz1474
      @angelemmanuelperezmuniz1474 Před 5 lety +3

      I had seen teachers in the meetings behaving the way they don't like their students behaving. Talking and ignoring their boss or person talking in the front. If they don't pay attention and stay quiet they shouldn't expect and demand their students to do or even better they should give the example.

  • @colerickman6693
    @colerickman6693 Před 5 lety +240

    I have worked for 3 years in the warehouses of my company
    I am moving into the corporate office on Monday to begin my first white collar non entry level position.
    I found this video incredibly helpful and eased my nerves, haha!
    Thank you, TFD.

    • @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley
      @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley Před 5 lety +10

      Congratulations!!

    • @colerickman6693
      @colerickman6693 Před 5 lety +1

      @@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley Thank you! I greatly appreciate that.

    • @j.m.7056
      @j.m.7056 Před 5 lety +9

      Best of luck to you, Cole. This is valuable information. I speak from 40 years of professional white collar experience. My success was attributed to adhering to many of the point Chelsea makes here. Again, best luck you!!!

    • @meyepremian25
      @meyepremian25 Před 5 lety +3

      Congrats Cole!!

    • @YuliaMit
      @YuliaMit Před 5 lety +2

      Cole Rickman congratulations and good luck!

  • @ArborParva
    @ArborParva Před 5 lety +195

    Staying late in the office almost always means you have poor time management skills OR you are straight up being used by your boss/coworkers to do their job instead of them. If you're doing this on a daily basis, better think that through before you get chronically tired and burned out.

    • @amandakesterson224
      @amandakesterson224 Před 5 lety +16

      ArborParva not really, many companies aren’t run properly. Systems are outdated, partners are overworked, and being able to keep up with career advancement can commonly make you work late often.

    • @slimpickens8343
      @slimpickens8343 Před 5 lety +1

      I agree, there are times when work load is higher, but get up earlier. People perform much better at 7-8 am then 7-8 pm. It's just like pulling all nighter in college. It's become a "trendy" thing to do, but it does far more damage then good lol

    • @amandakesterson224
      @amandakesterson224 Před 5 lety +10

      Josh Cleary thats a very broad statement. Lemme tell you, if you drag me out of bed before 7 (and that is PUSHING it) you’re not even getting my moderate work. My best work happens at 10 pm. I tried the early morning thing (for six weeks to try and make it a habit), my boss got so frustrated with the quality of my work from the morning she programmed my card not allow me in the building prior to 8 am.

    • @asadb1990
      @asadb1990 Před 5 lety +3

      only work late if you absolutely have to. i find it better to simply come in on Saturday so that you can get your work done, but you won't have to deal with other employees. and i can come in with my casual clothes.

    • @sorzin2289
      @sorzin2289 Před 5 lety

      Seems like it would give you the upper hand in negotiations, especially if it's critically important.

  • @mariacastro1180
    @mariacastro1180 Před 5 lety +34

    I feel like this is also so helpful with school. Take notes, write down assignments even if you think you’ll remember them, etc. as a 19 year old fan I love this

  • @unleashingpotential-psycho9433

    Do not date a coworker your first year.

    • @chipie1002
      @chipie1002 Před 5 lety +26

      UNLEASHING POTENTIAL - PSYCHOLOGY VIDEOS or in some cases at all

    • @wiiiz3
      @wiiiz3 Před 5 lety +12

      rule #1 of the jersey shore, never fall in love with the jersey shore

    • @MinaFem
      @MinaFem Před 5 lety +54

      I would even add - never date a coworker

    • @richthepup
      @richthepup Před 5 lety +2

      Ooh man 😅 really good advice if you can manage

    • @lesliejohnson7683
      @lesliejohnson7683 Před 5 lety +3

      I'm 51 and I have worked in professional environments for many years. I thoroughly enjoy TFD. Great job on this topic.

  • @laexploradoraaaXD
    @laexploradoraaaXD Před 4 lety +4

    At my first corporate job, I spent most of my first year working in the same office as my boss and so I got a pretty good idea of what her workload was like and what was expected of her, which made me manage my expectations of her. I always took notes and I brought that with me from my collegiate education and it has served me incredibly well.

  • @360shadowmoon
    @360shadowmoon Před 4 lety +5

    I think it's normal to stay less than a year at your very first job, because typically people take the first offer they get but it is rarely ideal. The first job is more like a launching pad for a career you actually want, so if you get the second opportunity soon after entering your first job, you should definitely take it. (But then try to remain at your second job for 2 plus years)

  • @elmateo77
    @elmateo77 Před 5 lety +67

    Leave home for work 15-20 minutes early. It makes you look good if you show up a bit early, and allows you a buffer in case you get stuck in traffic or something.

    • @asadb1990
      @asadb1990 Před 5 lety +1

      i like to do that. but unless my bosses are gonna be ok with me leaving 15-20min early as well whenever i want, i dont feel coming in early. i used to come in an hour early but found that worthless when i wanted to use that to leave early once in a while.

  • @mmmmmmolly
    @mmmmmmolly Před 5 lety +67

    i made mistake #5 at my previous job after i received a sort of promotion. i thought it was my job to stay overtime and help or make sure the job is done. not to mention my boss was exactly like the negative example Chelsea gave. I'm at an other workplace now, and i have stayed overtime because it was needed, but i do get paid for it, unlike at my previous job. my old boss actually said "your dreams are not important, [name of company] is important" so yeah, good riddance.

    • @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley
      @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley Před 5 lety +17

      One of those workplaces where you're expected to make your job your first priority for everything, above family or having a life...ugh. Yeah, you can miss me with that crap. Happy you got out.

    • @mmmmmmolly
      @mmmmmmolly Před 5 lety +6

      @@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley thanks. looking back, i think my boss was sad and lonely, he didn't had a significant other or kids, friends, he didn't really have anyone. he just worked all day... well worked. i should say followed our every move and tried to find more complicated ways for doing things that already worked. i could make a part 3 for horrible bosses. anyway, quitting that job was a good decision. my current job is difficult but we have to realize our health and the people we love come first. we have a saying that no one is going to raise a statue for you if you stay overtime.

    • @richthepup
      @richthepup Před 5 lety +2

      Imola Szilágyi sorry to hear that. That’s def a toxic work environment. More importantly your leader sounds incompetent. If your dreams aren’t aligned with your reality than there’s no chance you’re staying there long term. Good idea to move on.

  • @christypassy
    @christypassy Před 4 lety +7

    I am about to get my first professional job and I am going to admit that I am extremely stressed about it. I have been wondering about the Do's and Don'ts to make sure I fit in and don't cause any problems. I find your video extremely helpful and I intend to write these tips down and implement them. Thank you!

    • @feliciana980
      @feliciana980 Před 4 lety +1

      Hi what happened did you fit in? I'm actually myself starting my 1st professional job and i could use some advice I'm very stressed

  • @CanMeHaveAPizza
    @CanMeHaveAPizza Před 5 lety +30

    Number 5 is an interesting one. British office etiquette usually means going home when you're meant to, with very minimal after hours. It often looks weird to us that Americans feel an obligation to work more than their paid for

    • @HInc7647
      @HInc7647 Před 5 lety +8

      CanMeHaveAPizza yeah, it looks like you cannot handle your workload that you are having to stay late all the time might mean you are not working in an efficient manner (in the UK)

    • @MissVasques
      @MissVasques Před 5 lety +4

      CanMeHaveAPizza Dunno about America but in Sweden it is not unusual for some careers, though it is paid.
      In overtime money as Well as ”flex”time which means that you can earn time off in hours or days.
      Sometimes it becomes required for employees that provide service for other companies, like financial, a emergency occurs and the tasks needs dealing with. Despite it being evening or weekend. The companies are used to getting this kind of help so they’ll choose another provider if they don’t get it.
      Or so I’ve been informed by a friend who works for a financial service provider. Which sounds like bad circle between expectations and the following pressure on employees.

    • @loudmouthandall7261
      @loudmouthandall7261 Před 5 lety +2

      You are paid for overtime in the US, especially for hourly work. Less so if you are getting a salary.

  • @tarawelytok5915
    @tarawelytok5915 Před 5 lety +46

    Being the meeting minute taker is usually bad advice for young women.
    It almost always falls on women and the person focusing on taking notes is not the person contributing the most. I got stuck doing this at some jobs and then would keep getting asked why I wasn't talking as much in the meetings
    Do not make my mistake. Do not send out your notes unless it is YOUR JOB

    • @casondrastinson8525
      @casondrastinson8525 Před 3 lety +3

      Exception: if you're a project manager.

    • @somethingcooliguess
      @somethingcooliguess Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah, this tip gave me pause. Catching up with people's words doesn't allow you to process the situation and provide input. One thing I've done is "clarify" a note from my interpretation. The person can confirm I understood them clearly and appreciates the care taken to their idea, and I can state my own perspective/idea. It just isn't a great habit to be known as the person to write things down.
      @Casondra Stinton, since this video is for first year at a job, we may be thinking of entry level positions.

    • @scoopitywoop
      @scoopitywoop Před 3 lety +3

      When I was an intern, I volunteered to take minutes, and this ended up with me getting invited to really senior meetings that I otherwise never would have been able to attend. I learnt so much from this strategy, but agree that this can be a trap for some people

  • @RSkies
    @RSkies Před 5 lety +22

    Don't leave a job within a year, but most roles these days are contract based, that run from 3 months to a year. Catch 22.

  • @radlyn7234
    @radlyn7234 Před 5 lety +26

    I eat my lunch at my desk because my colleagues love gossiping and talking badly about people that’s why I avoid sitting with them... otherwise I would love eating with nice colleagues.

  • @TheMindfulMillennial12
    @TheMindfulMillennial12 Před 5 lety +271

    Anyone else have a lot of 'office anxiety's their first year?

    • @sierrasouthwell9237
      @sierrasouthwell9237 Před 5 lety +43

      I hate starting a new job. I always feel so stupid not knowing where anything is.

    • @stephenreola2203
      @stephenreola2203 Před 5 lety +11

      Yes! I am 21 and barely started working as the youngest employee in a college. I love my job, but it definitely makes me nervous!

    • @1337hacks
      @1337hacks Před 5 lety +10

      I feel anxious that I'm not completely overworked and am leaving on time most days.

    • @laurenconrad1799
      @laurenconrad1799 Před 5 lety +1

      I think everyone, myself included.

    • @janellerowe609
      @janellerowe609 Před 3 lety

      Yes! Though I work in an international Kindergarten in China so there’s more levels on top of that... Learning how to teach with no formal education and the cultural and language differences.

  • @daniizero
    @daniizero Před 5 lety +4

    I would also say taking a lot of notes (but also re-reading them later on) helps you get up to speed and understand what’s happening quicker. I just started my first job out of undergrad in August and taking detailed notes at pretty much every meeting and then reviewing them at the end of the day or even 1-2 weeks later has really boosted my understanding of the job and helped me keep track of everything

  • @TheLilacStar
    @TheLilacStar Před 5 lety +18

    After a decade with one company, I recently started a new one and found myself already starting to make these mistakes. I have worked through my lunch breaks and put in about 9 hours a day and extra hours on the weekends. Recently a newer employee joked with me to go relax when I sent her a thread of work emails on a Sunday. It was a nice reminder!

    • @j.m.7056
      @j.m.7056 Před 5 lety +2

      The work/life balance takes work to attain. Good luck -- you will get there!

  • @lavayuki
    @lavayuki Před 5 lety +3

    I work as a doctor in a hospital, and writing things down and keeping lists of jobs was probably the most important thing as it gets so busy sometimes. Although often we do have to stay late and work long hours due to the nature of the job

  • @Telcomvic
    @Telcomvic Před 5 lety +52

    I was the only female manager in the office. If I didn't go to lunch with my male co-managers, I'd always be eating alone. Besides I learned a lot from those guys about computer repair, electronics in general and they had some great investment advice.

    • @dannyl5995
      @dannyl5995 Před 5 lety +3

      Nothing wrong with eating alone though.

    • @Telcomvic
      @Telcomvic Před 5 lety +9

      Absolutely! But to eat lunch alone every day for years on end? Not fun. I did that for the last three years at the company after I transferred to HR/Training.

    • @ingridp4457
      @ingridp4457 Před 5 lety +3

      I am hoping to meet some amazing male coworkers who can also give me some good investment advice.

    • @BA-mf4gi
      @BA-mf4gi Před 4 lety +2

      the advice here tho is cautioning against one-on-one meetings, not a group lunch

    • @BIG2hats
      @BIG2hats Před 3 lety

      @@Telcomvic But thats the only time you get away from everyone else though, lunch time is the only "me" time you have to yourself in an office

  • @kennedywilks493
    @kennedywilks493 Před 5 lety +5

    This video is great! Thank you for the tips. I’m 6 months in to my first professional job post college and I really resonate with a lot of what you said.
    I’d love to see more on this topic or even a first year dos and donts series!

  • @firewordsparkler
    @firewordsparkler Před 5 lety +2

    This is so helpful! Starting an internship with a lot of potential in a few days after working retail for a year, and I needed this refresher. Thank you!

  • @freedom9240
    @freedom9240 Před 5 lety +16

    To avoid the last one completely, don’t accept a job offer out of desperation. Especially when your gut instinct says don’t do it, speaking from personal experience.

    • @aought2
      @aought2 Před 5 lety +5

      lol, not always an option. When you have no income and have run through any savings, there's really no choice...

    • @freedom9240
      @freedom9240 Před 5 lety

      aought2 true, just depends on your situation but employers from my understanding don’t like to see multiple short term employment on your resume

  • @koalatea8126
    @koalatea8126 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for this video. I am a little over halfway through my first year at my first "real" professional full time job, and I really needed these reminders. I will be proud of myself if I make it to 12 months, and consider that a real accomplishment.

  • @shannonjohnson4314
    @shannonjohnson4314 Před 5 lety +1

    Perfect timing as for I just started a new job! I’m really working hard at not being so friendly with coworkers ask for I love meeting new people!

  • @JustEirene
    @JustEirene Před 5 lety

    Thank you so much for posting this! I just recently started my first job out of college and this really helped me to refocus as I was beginning to feel lost. TFD rules!

  • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
    @BernadetteTeachesMusic Před 5 lety +10

    Great video and tips! I’ve watched before but never commented before... not sure why. I just wanted to tell you that your hair looks adorable here!

  • @___melanie
    @___melanie Před 5 lety +15

    Yes! Write things down! “I forgot” doesn’t sit well with the boss

  • @laceyaguilar4651
    @laceyaguilar4651 Před 5 lety +7

    Hi Chelsea! This is not anything financial related, but wanted to compliment you on your haircut/color and glasses! :) I appreciate your content and look forward to watching the videos. Love from CA :)

  • @cuearesty
    @cuearesty Před 3 lety +1

    Started my job today. Thank you for this! I was about to start my bad habits (eating lunch on my desk. I'm WFH, but still, you're right).

  • @uhospaghettios14
    @uhospaghettios14 Před 5 lety +4

    So helpful! I just made it to the 3-month mark of my first professional job, and these tips are good things for me to keep in mind.

  • @dannicedro2513
    @dannicedro2513 Před 5 lety +1

    I'm a Filipina Nurse working in the UK. Very new to the workplace! 😊 This video is just a perfect reminder of what not to do. Furthermore, I can order the book , Finally 💕💕💕 Big Fan of your channel 🇵🇭 🇬🇧

  • @efeberenguer
    @efeberenguer Před 5 lety

    I’m in awe with the new backdrop and the lighting in this video. TV quality, well done! Also, this video is on point!

  • @dominiquetheeasyminimalist

    Great advices, that apply to all age groups and levels of jobs. Professionalism must be observed no matter what industry you are working in, it is a matter of respect for yourself and for the ecosystem in which you are participating. I would add not to come out too strong with your fresh ideas, and get to understand your company’s processes and culture before criticizing it. Change management needs a more global vision and a gentle approach. We work with humans, and we need to have a collaborative mindset in order to reach our objectives. Great job Chelsea!

  • @zanzibarspice
    @zanzibarspice Před 5 lety +15

    Well done Chelsea. TFD has such great content and a sophisticated way of presenting topics. I would like to offer some additional insight to your target audience (piggy-backing on one of your recommendations). These is coming from my friends in senior manager roles in high tech.
    - Work within the hierarchy of management to contribute, get mentorship, and build your reputation.
    - Don’t go above your boss’s head without an invitation by higher ups to do so.
    - Balance working independently and asking for direction and assistance completing tasks and projects (I.e. don’t be needy).
    - Emotional Intelligence is more important than IQ.
    They make note of unprofessional behavior and base promotions, bonuses, and other decisions on what they observe. While some industries are built on disrupting the status quo, many are not. Subverting established systems will get you noticed for the wrong reasons. They see the millennial generation as offering amazing fresh insights to the work place. They welcome them, yet want them to be professional

  • @kotamundaca3398
    @kotamundaca3398 Před 5 lety +1

    This is very useful for me, my work environment is not "white collar" or formal at all, but i'm already doing things like writing notes down in paper and sticking them to my laptop

  • @christinaaseltine9282
    @christinaaseltine9282 Před 4 lety +1

    I totally get the leaving late thing!! At one of my first jobs a couple co workers would leave 10-11 sometimes and i would feel guilty like I was lazy for working eight hours

  • @allieyates557
    @allieyates557 Před 5 lety

    This was not news to me but it was a list that had me nodding my head yes while I listened. Great video, TFD!

  • @anydae
    @anydae Před 5 lety +46

    Why am I watching this, been working for 15 years now in the same organisation.....

    • @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley
      @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley Před 5 lety +11

      Always good to do a self-checkup, lol.

    • @anydae
      @anydae Před 5 lety +15

      @C I've learned
      a. Every organization has it's culture, however in the beginning even if you want to fit in, you can learn the "culture" but adjust to fit your personality.
      b. No matter how a boss breathes down your neck and makes things uncomfortable.... remember they have to leave one day, either by transfer or retirement.
      c. Your life is not your job. Have other interests. Even if it's a pet rock, never live for your job.
      d. Learn the regulations that govern your career or workplace. It would save you lots of headache!!
      e. Everyone is not your friend. And you may not get along with all your co-workers however respect is important. Respect your superior and the cleaner.

    • @noanimezone3149
      @noanimezone3149 Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks! That's very helpful

    • @drizzlingrose
      @drizzlingrose Před 5 lety +2

      oh the dream *-*
      i struggle to find someone who wants me :(

  • @laurenevam6305
    @laurenevam6305 Před 5 lety +1

    I'm applying for my first job in two years (due to medical reasons) thanks so much for this!

  • @sunrise2day462
    @sunrise2day462 Před 5 lety

    Great job!! My daughter needs a friend with goals like you. I always enjoy this channel.

  • @hybridvenice
    @hybridvenice Před 5 lety

    Loved the content of this video. Definitely felt I could improve in a few aspects at my current job after watching this.
    P.S. your hair today is just stunning!

  • @nigelwang2447
    @nigelwang2447 Před 5 lety

    Excellent advice, I wish I had heard this when I first started working an office job.

  • @iainronald4217
    @iainronald4217 Před 5 lety +2

    This stuff is good to know.
    I'm autistic. I was raised blue collar and lived the blue-collar life until I realized I wanted more. More specifically I wanted a 9-5 Monday to Friday Business Casual office job in a large city. I've been attending university to get a degree that will help me reach my goals.
    This video has given me stuff to work on. I've been working since I was 12 so luckily I know most of this but now I know I need to start eating lunch with my colleagues. I have this perpetual phobia of or disdain for the smell of people's leftovers and tend to not breathe in through my nose when I eat in a break room or eat in my car. So I'll have to work on that.

  • @sarahmccarthy5499
    @sarahmccarthy5499 Před 5 lety +2

    Could you do a video on how to recover from disastrous work events? (Like a meeting that went terribly!). These are amazing tips but in some cases I feel like its too late!!

  • @You_work_tomorrow
    @You_work_tomorrow Před 5 lety +4

    People always forget this, I know I did on my first big job, but surprisingly murder during the first year is a big mistake

  • @glittergirl2342
    @glittergirl2342 Před 5 lety +1

    Wow all really great advice. Other work videos would be great as I’m really struggling in my first year at my job . How to deal with micromanagers and time management. I always feel so behind in paperwork, but I also feel obligated to socialize with coworkers to make myself approachable. Struggling with how to do both without isolating myself :/

  • @susangriffith6667
    @susangriffith6667 Před 4 lety

    This list is so good! I wish I had scene it before I started my first job last year.

  • @MariposaRedimida
    @MariposaRedimida Před 5 lety

    Hi Chelsea, I enjoyed this video, I love the tip about taking notes, asking questions, I'm still learning after only 4 months at my new job and already have to train the new person.
    Side note about the Wealth Simple audio recording: I listen to CZcams with a headset on and the sound quality is so different, I'm not sure why it sounds so dry and off compared to the rest of the video, but would you consider recording it again? I would appreciate it, I always watch your videos and I've been noticing the switch 15:25.

  • @XxSaxCannon921xX
    @XxSaxCannon921xX Před 5 lety +21

    You should redo the audio for the wealth simple pitch with the current microphone you have now so it's a smoother transition. Maybe it was the room but there is a little echoing going on.

  • @shadowmoor246
    @shadowmoor246 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video! Much needed for the new worker.

  • @NoraTKD
    @NoraTKD Před 5 lety +1

    "Polite caution" that is a very good advice. Thank you Chelsea for the tips in the video!

  • @becsterbrisbane6275
    @becsterbrisbane6275 Před 5 lety +2

    Ohh, Chelsea, that transition to the Wealthsimple blurb was smooth as! You're upping you're game, lol!

  • @ElizaCocoful
    @ElizaCocoful Před 5 lety +12

    Starting my first full-time professional position in Jan... thanks so much for this!

    • @j.m.7056
      @j.m.7056 Před 5 lety

      Best of luck you!

    • @alexismisselyn3916
      @alexismisselyn3916 Před 5 lety

      What are you going to do in the meanwhile?

    • @ElizaCocoful
      @ElizaCocoful Před 5 lety

      @@alexismisselyn3916 I've been studying and working for the last 4 years so this is my first break in a long time! I'm gonna write a budget, do some travel, sort out my clothes, work a bit for a start-up company (unpaid, just for passion), and just enjoy the summer! (Southern Hemisphere)

  • @Housewarmin
    @Housewarmin Před 5 lety +62

    Can you make a video on how to succeed when your boss is not a great person? (i.e untrustworthy, selfish, big ego)

  • @AboutthatMommyLife
    @AboutthatMommyLife Před 5 lety

    Great advice! I’m three months into my first job with state govt. I come from prívate industry and oh man is it a culture shock!!!

  • @MoTheCrown
    @MoTheCrown Před 5 lety +2

    Love these tips!! I’m in my first official post grab job and these are all great.

    • @j.m.7056
      @j.m.7056 Před 5 lety

      Speaking with many years of experience, these are invaluable tips! Good luck!

  • @lookin4thatgrl619
    @lookin4thatgrl619 Před 5 lety +2

    Loved the video and love the sweater!

  • @brookelilac3890
    @brookelilac3890 Před 5 lety

    This is so important. Wish I had these tips when I finished university.

  • @chrisallington1638
    @chrisallington1638 Před 5 lety

    Love TFD, lots of good advice in this video. I did not understand all of Number 2. What type of engagement are you talking about?

  • @160p2GHz
    @160p2GHz Před 4 lety +1

    My last job had no hours (it's product based work, they only care if you come up with the finished product, not how you get there) which is pretty typical in my field but it was extra sweet because my boss was not a morning person so she almost never came in before 10 and wouldn't even set up meetings before 11 because even 10 wasn't a guarantee.

  • @jenniferkylam
    @jenniferkylam Před 5 lety

    wished there was a video like this when i started my first job years ago!

  • @foreveraniowan
    @foreveraniowan Před 5 lety +1

    I am a case manager in the social work field, and most of my work duties takes place outside of the office seeing clients. My coworkers and I only have a workroom available to us in our office when we are there. There is a lot of traffic in this room. Whenever I go to enjoy lunch or to actually socialize, it turns into a toxic environment where everyone complains about their jobs or the company. As a result, I've decided to avoid the workroom as much as I can and do most of my paperwork from home. Any tips for this situation?

  • @jaclynrachellec
    @jaclynrachellec Před 5 lety +3

    I wish I worked in a 9-5 industry, I would never be late! Every office I've worked at starts at 7 am.

  • @amaranthelk2668
    @amaranthelk2668 Před 5 lety

    i just bought the financial diet book. yay! can't wait to read it

  • @160p2GHz
    @160p2GHz Před 4 lety +2

    The drinking thing threw me for a loop because in my field it's very very normal (so much so that people are starting to actively talk about how to make our events more inclusive for people who don't drink) and it's also very normal to get lunch or even a drink with a coworker of any gender. I left the field for a few years and didn't realize that wasn't typical. I happily agreed to get a drink with my boss not realizing how he was interpreting it unfortunately.

  • @sahm5071
    @sahm5071 Před 5 lety

    Great video!!

  • @seaglass8084
    @seaglass8084 Před 5 lety +1

    Such good advice I wish someone had given me as a new grad!

  • @melinoesedah9762
    @melinoesedah9762 Před 5 lety +1

    I learned #7 the hard way. I met two women at work that taught me life lessons about trust. I encountered them a year apart. The first one got fired and the other one came to work soon after. She was much worse and was eventually fired as well but it took longer to get rid of her. My naive and caring nature blinded me to their lies and manipulations. They pretended to be nice and convinced me that we were friends, only to take advantage of my generosity for their personal gain. Once I realized what was happening I tried to avoided them. They still maintained their fake smiles while smearing my name to our coworkers. They were narcissists that put me through a nightmare.

  • @cindy846
    @cindy846 Před 5 lety +9

    I miss the coziness of the pile of cushions thrown on the sofa... ❤

  • @Brenananana
    @Brenananana Před 5 lety +2

    I think the "don't eat lunch at your desk" one is a bit silly and not the actual point they were trying to make. They mean "don't snack all day at your desk. walk around a lil bit."
    I guess the coworker point is valid, but I can't do all the small talk so sry.

  • @rahlewis63
    @rahlewis63 Před 5 lety +4

    Just left my very first job out of college......absolutely failed almost everyone of these lol

  • @chipie1002
    @chipie1002 Před 5 lety

    Hell ya! I never knew what it was called but always swore by it!, “generation effect “ , ps thanks for that $50 credit with well simple❤️👍

  • @RoseTsuki
    @RoseTsuki Před 5 lety +5

    It is sad that I cannot use Wealthsimple because I live in Latin America, could you give some advice to find something similar to Wealthsimple here?

  • @DeDraconis
    @DeDraconis Před 5 lety +4

    @9:00 - I always try to be the first one in and the last one out, but that is because I have no confidence in my ability to keep up with higher functioning people. I need the early start, and I need to get to a proper stopping point before I can go. Arriving "on time," or being ushered out with a loud "All right, we're done, pack up and let's get out of here" when I have unfinished work gives me an incredible amount of anxiety and has driven me to leave jobs before when that was the norm.

  • @sashkad9246
    @sashkad9246 Před 5 lety +192

    also pls don't eat fish at the office :D

    • @alexismisselyn3916
      @alexismisselyn3916 Před 5 lety +11

      It’s so healthy, are you even adults

    • @TemplatesNstuff
      @TemplatesNstuff Před 5 lety +17

      @@alexismisselyn3916 it's not about health, it's about the smell. Also, once I took shrimp pop-corn and the next day they put up posters saying you can't have any type of fish in case of allergies.... so that's another point to consider!

    • @chivialvarado5709
      @chivialvarado5709 Před 5 lety +11

      Sushi is the solution

    • @kgal1298
      @kgal1298 Před 5 lety +2

      @@TemplatesNstuff I work for a fitness company this is only a rule at more traditional offices I have to imagine. Fish is part of people's meal plans here. Regardless of that we also have a looser dress code. This video is good, but not standard for all offices.

    • @dulcepicosa
      @dulcepicosa Před 5 lety

      Lmfao ikr

  • @akshyaboopalan3546
    @akshyaboopalan3546 Před 5 lety

    This video is indispensable! Wish I saw this earlier this year

  • @denrodriguez4
    @denrodriguez4 Před 5 lety

    I appreciate how subtly empowering this channel is for women. Addressing the boss as a “she.” 💃🏻✨

  • @rebeccac8011
    @rebeccac8011 Před 5 lety +76

    Maybe if they paid more their employees would not need to job hop every two years.

    • @MissVasques
      @MissVasques Před 5 lety +6

      Rebecca C It is not Only pay, especially 20-30 year old demand being challenged, feeling valued etc.

    • @liviaclaire
      @liviaclaire Před 5 lety +14

      @@MissVasques Pay is one of the reasons, though. If you have a starting salary and they never give a raise after a year or two and earn too little, you will be searching for something better. One of the ways one feels valued is also through a proper salary.

    • @asadb1990
      @asadb1990 Před 5 lety +2

      @@liviaclaire plus some employers wait a year or 2 to randomly layoff an employee. its long gap but the new interviewer may not see it their way.

  • @pinnokino
    @pinnokino Před 5 lety

    A year mark to coming in late is a huge stretch and a bit exaggerated... sitting there. @9am everyday for a year makes you look like an intern. But I agree w everything else on this list 👍🏽

  • @TheDesu123
    @TheDesu123 Před 5 lety

    Hey TFD please do a video about what student loan repayment option should someone take

  • @TemplatesNstuff
    @TemplatesNstuff Před 5 lety

    @TFD Can you please talk about how to impress managers and coworkers as an intern? or more internship related videos? thanks!

  • @lindsayhall8485
    @lindsayhall8485 Před 5 lety

    I know this has probably been mentioned in another video (As there are so many) but what if you do if your boss is pushing for a more relaxed environment to the point you aren't comfortable with it. Example: one of my jobs had a thanksgiving party and it was great until a game of never have I ever was started by one of the bosses. I normal don't mind playing but with almost all coworkers there and some bosses, it got awkward. Is there a way to gracefully bow out without seeming like a party pooper that doesn't socialize with coworkers?

  • @SaltySparrow
    @SaltySparrow Před 4 lety +2

    For #3 - What if your boss uses your abilities to make them look better but then does nothing to invest back to you?

  • @randolpascano9613
    @randolpascano9613 Před 5 lety

    *I downloaded it before watching because I know it's gonna be good*

  • @pjnkblue
    @pjnkblue Před 3 lety

    The seemingly "job hopping" situation happened to me. I left my first job after one year as it's a more "intern-y" position, there was no where to move up to. After that I worked for a new project job and the company dropped the project after, again, a year! Then I worked for a travel company for a little bit over a year and guess what? Covid freaking happened and the company closed.
    I suddenly have to explain myself a lot with that CV :((

  • @sunrise2day462
    @sunrise2day462 Před 5 lety

    Can you recommend a book of the do's and don'ts for those new to the workforce?

  • @CorrieCharlotte
    @CorrieCharlotte Před 5 lety +3

    I work in healthcare so a lot of this does not apply at all):
    But it is still a great video

  • @WesT10109
    @WesT10109 Před 5 lety +1

    Too bad Wealthsimple only works if you live in the US, Canada or the UK. Really would like to try it out.

  • @devchatterjee9642
    @devchatterjee9642 Před 5 lety

    Jeez the weather today was brutal. I WFH and i haven't left bed to work and its almost 4 PM.

  • @aisuxtime
    @aisuxtime Před 5 lety +2

    The things listed are good, but this video could be been more concise. Each point could have been discussed in less time and still covered fully.

  • @Naturebabe
    @Naturebabe Před 5 lety

    Can you do a video on the Financial Freedom, Retire Early (FIRE) movement?

  • @theamethyst93
    @theamethyst93 Před 5 lety +38

    Don't take a job you know you'll hate just for the money or because you are desperate

    • @lunayen
      @lunayen Před 5 lety +15

      That's easier said than done.

    • @asadb1990
      @asadb1990 Před 5 lety +5

      the words of sheltered previlage folks.

    • @360shadowmoon
      @360shadowmoon Před 4 lety

      Question: How do you then pay your rent?

  • @skylarsa
    @skylarsa Před 5 lety

    Okay i need that book before I graduate!

  • @BjorckBengt
    @BjorckBengt Před 5 lety

    Wow! Starting work at 9 AM!
    Is that actually common in the US? In Sweden it ranges between 7 and 8 AM.

  • @lovelyperson9
    @lovelyperson9 Před 5 lety +3

    I watch these videos because they're interesting, but I think it's funny how almost none of this advice applies to my job (biological lab). What an difference between the all the types of jobs out there.