@PRSarahEvans asks a lot of questions, daily on Facebook. This is the first time I've written a blog post on it.
Here's her recent question and the answers she received. There will probably be more comments, but this is all I'm posting.
"What's one thing you wish you would have known about the professional world before entering it?"
"I wish I had understood the difference between working harder and working smarter, sooner. I worked very long hard hours in the early years, sometimes to my advantage (promotions, raises, etc) but also sometimes to my detriment (salary + working 60 hours a week = less than minimum wage)."
"Not to fly by the seat of your pants."
"To be your own best advocate. No one else is going to care about your career more than you do."
"There is no such thing as a secure job - no matter how hard you work."
"That being good at your job doesn't necessarily translate into promotions and/or more money. It's all about who you know, not what you know."
"Take time off. You may never have the chance again."
"Get the $$$$ going into the position...it will be harder afterward. Also TAKE YOUR EARNED TIME OFF!!!! If you don't take it when it's earned; then you'll never take it.
Result = Burnout & poor health ahead! Or even something more serious!"
"When you're passionate about what you're doing keep going...when you've lost the passion don't let the easy paycheck keep you - it kills the spirit!"
"That sometimes it's necessary to "toot your own horn" even when it doesn't come naturally...because more than likely nobody else is going to do it for you."
"That hard work and knowing what you are doing counts for nothing unless you make sure others who count (that is, those who can promote you) see and appreciate your value."
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