THE ROAD TO SUCCESS IS PAVED WITH BAGELS
Jump to the text ↓How to double that pitiful starting salary in 18 months.
- Be humble.
- Listen.
- Go overboard. Make somebody say “you didn’t need to do that much.”
- Don’t listen to them. They’re jealous of your work ethic.
- Go out for beers when anybody offers.
- Don’t get sloppy and puke on your boss’ shoes. The smell will follow you for years.
- Take notes. Copious notes.
- Look up copious if you need. And any other words that stump you. We’re in the business of words.
- Buy bagels once in a while. And none of that flavored cream cheese.
- Refuse to let your boss buy lunch.
- But not all the time. That’s butt-kissing.
- Ask if anybody needs help before you leave.
- Do anonymous acts of kindness.
- Thank people.
- Have a good attitude.
- Which means taking criticism with an open mind.
- Don’t blame it on the client (immature and naïve).
- Don’t blame it on the AE (immature and naïve).
- Smile.
- Pick up some lazy ass’s crap left behind in the conference room.
- Ask a million questions.
- Be yourself.
- Tell your boss when you don’t have enough to do.
- Bring 4 ideas to the table instead of 3.
- Show personal interest in those below you (if there is anyone down there).
- Never attempt to make the boss look bad. It’s never worked in the history of the world. If you’ve got a problem, talk it out in private. You’ll be respected.
- Ask if it’s OK to take a vacation.
- As opposed to telling someone you’re going to take a vacation.