If you had read my previous post, you should able to understand why advise is needed right before your first day of work, you can ask anyone that has experience some advise, especially your first job. Not just some part time job, I meant full time. Where you need to face your bosses, colleagues permanently. Sometimes, you know its hard to be a decent human being...you know what I mean?

I have few points to share with you if you're about to give your first job an good impression. Though I have not enough experience on working full time as my past were all freelancing. But I definitely gone through my first job experience that I hope it could help you cope with it so you can (work) rest of your time.

DO NOT LIE in your Resume/Portfolio,

It's good to lie within your strength. If your planning to lie more than what you should, you should able to predict the consequences you may face just to get the job you desire. Mention just one or two (max) about your strength, because the more you stated, by the time, you will be multitasking job roles, not just project(s).

You will then realize you could have earned more, get it?

DO NOT be passionate,

That was my first mistake I had made. I got blamed for spoiling the market and yes everyone is suffering now just because of my passionate mistake. Passionate can be good and bad. It can bring bad times to other people. I would suggest you could keep your passionate will to your own personal stuff.

Avoid saying "Yes" too much just because you want to leave a good impression. Know how heavy is your current project(s). Always set a deadline depending on how much time you need to complete a task with reasonable reason.

Of course, if your company values you, respect you, award you for being passionate. There is no harm. But what can I say, just play safe because everyone is depending salary to survive.

DO NOT be socially active,

Of course you can be socially active, what I meant is there are always a line between just the right amount and over the line. You don't want your colleagues thinking you're trying too hard don't you. You can lend a helping hand, you can be friendly. But don't forget there are always colleagues that will take it another way round. Keep it low and smooth.

DO NOT tell your secret,

Ever seen a group of office wear colleagues sits in a group and whisper? No? You will soon. Why did I mentioned office wear, because never judge a book by its cover.

THERE ARE NO SECRET IN OFFICE, there are a lot of "faces" you need to take months to find out which one is real and fake. You might just have leaked or share one of your biggest secret to a someone you wish you have never told. If you want to know quicker, resign is the way to expose them. You will be god damn shock!

DO NOT work more than your agreement ,

If you ever made that ONE STEP, agreeing to do more than what you should do. Trust me, there will be more, and more. There will be no ending for you. When you have enough and decided to end it, you will be listed as "Lazy".

For example, have you ever encounter problems like you're the one who does all the assignments in your team during college? It is worst than that 100 times more.

DO NOT brag about yourself,

Fortunately I never brag about myself, I have experienced colleagues that brags about themselves as soon as they join in. First of all, this will ruin your impression. Second of all, there is no need to brag if action will be taken in your project. Instead of bragging, you can go for "actions speaks louder than words"

DO NOT join in the toxic conversation,

Remember I had mentioned about not telling any, ANY of your colleagues about your secret? There are toxic conversation in every company, it depends how bad it could be. If you're out of the circle, I am very proud of you. If you're in, please I beg you do not create your own plot twist, just because that excites everyone.

If you're ever force to be in a group of toxic colleagues, stay silent. Don't give opinions or suggestions. Whoever starts up the talk may not have the 100% fact.

DO NOT let your boss control you more than he or she should,

Just because of few compliments, still! You should not let your boss control you more than he or she should. You know some boss they verbally bullies you and ended with I see potential in you, I believe you can do it bla bla bla. Ok sorry what am I saying...

When your boss asked "Are you able to...". Do not reply instantly, you can say 'Let me get back to you in a minute"  That's when you THINK, can you? Will it effect your current project? Because a lot of times you will encounter last minute changes and it's totally normal.

Everything comes with a reason. You do not just do it just because you want.

KEEP you personal life and working life separated,

Separating public from private interests is a MUST. You'll only see professionals or in dramas how best friend can work together in a company. There are always conflicts, problems, betray, two faces around. Let's just admit, when things involves with getting promote and salary increases or whatsoever, human are always human and there is nothing wrong.

NEVER TELL ANYONE how much you're earning,

The amount of money you earn is the amount of hard work you put in. Unfortunately, some colleagues doesn't seems to understand. I learned a way to stop them from asking you about your salary, is to ask them back. "Tell me yours and I'll tell you mine" And most of them will just keep quite.

To simplify all my 10 advises for you, just avoid as much drama as you can. You're just trying to earn some money. I mean...If you enjoy drama, suits yourself.

Thank you for reading! Drop me a comment on how was your first job experience, maybe?

On my next post for tomorrow at 8pm, I will be talking about my most hated road and drivers of all time in Malaysia. Hopefully you will be on my side!