if its the government then expect to be put to work in counter espionage immediately ,expect to be given a brief case with lots of gadgets,an aston martin and have secretaries simper and fawn at your feet , i expect you ll quickly be trained how to take your martinis and use a walther ppk ....i will be extremely suprised if this doesnt happen so do be prepared id start practising "the names addick , canters addick "
Week 1 - Seek out instances where effective health and safety procedures are not being applied. Week 2 - buy a reclining sun lounger for the garden and book a doctors appointment (takes a fortnight these days) Week 3 - injure yourself at work Week 4 - visit doctors and appoint law firm to represent
Good luck CA, just be yourself and write up everything you think might be useful to know. If you work in an office with more than a couple of people in, sketch out a map of all the desk positions and whenever you get introduced to someone, go back to your plan and write their name against their desk. Best way to remember names.
Good plan. I did that once but got lots of strange looks until i realised it was one of these hot desk offices!
Week 1 - Seek out instances where effective health and safety procedures are not being applied. Week 2 - buy a reclining sun lounger for the garden and book a doctors appointment (takes a fortnight these days) Week 3 - injure yourself at work Week 4 - visit doctors and appoint law firm to represent
Good luck CA, just be yourself and write up everything you think might be useful to know. If you work in an office with more than a couple of people in, sketch out a map of all the desk positions and whenever you get introduced to someone, go back to your plan and write their name against their desk. Best way to remember names.
Well done Canters!!!! Ditto every sensible thing that's been said, but if you're feeling adventurous ask your colleagues what they think about banners welcoming refugees at football matches
On the tea / coffee making front make it almost undrinkable and you won't be asked to do it again, trust me
If you are given tasks and cope with them in good time don't sit there twiddling your thumbs. Take the initiative, go to your line manager and ask if there is something else you can help with, oh and good luck.
On the holiday front, I always used to ask new staff if they had any holiday or other commitments pre booked. If that doesn't happen and there is no opportunity on the forms you may be asked to complete, mention it in the welcoming meeting at an appropriate moment.
Another question I have a cousins wedding at the beginning of November which I would like a few days off for.. when/how do I bring this up and to who?
I don't wanna leave it to late that it's not possible but I don't think it's a great idea to walk in the door saying can I book holiday...
Speak with your line manager. I'd do as early as you feel comfortable with. Before you do though, mark that time out in your calendar to show that you'll be out of the office. That should minimise the chances of people inviting you to meetings at that time.
Week 1 - Seek out instances where effective health and safety procedures are not being applied. Week 2 - buy a reclining sun lounger for the garden and book a doctors appointment (takes a fortnight these days) Week 3 - injure yourself at work Week 4 - visit doctors and appoint law firm to represent
Good luck CA, just be yourself and write up everything you think might be useful to know. If you work in an office with more than a couple of people in, sketch out a map of all the desk positions and whenever you get introduced to someone, go back to your plan and write their name against their desk. Best way to remember names.
Good plan. I did that once but got lots of strange looks until i realised it was one of these hot desk offices!
Many Gvt Depts hot desk!
Is hot desking the same as the scousers habit of hot leg?
It's the Government, so there's no need to turn up early. In fact, you should aim to get there about 45 minutes late. Then, in the afternoon (this is the *really* important bit), start to pack up your things about an hour before "home time". If anyone asks, just say to them, "well there's no point being late both ends of the day, is there?"
You forgot the two hours plus lunch break, not to forget morning and afternoon tea breaks
Be friendly, have a laugh, but moatly watch and listen how people do stuff. Avoid the ones whos idea of conversation is moaning about the job. Your main task on day one is to get in on time, fully dressed and to avoid breaking things. They probably won't expect much more than that. You are going to be shitting youself so get out of bed in plenty of time to help you avoid rushing around adding to the anxiety. By 6pm you will be feeling fantastic.
It's the Government, so there's no need to turn up early. In fact, you should aim to get there about 45 minutes late. Then, in the afternoon (this is the *really* important bit), start to pack up your things about an hour before "home time". If anyone asks, just say to them, "well there's no point being late both ends of the day, is there?"
You forgot the two hours plus lunch break, not to forget morning and afternoon tea breaks
love to know where you experienced this in the last 15 years Large. Will happily swop my working hours (and pay) with you.
It's the Government, so there's no need to turn up early. In fact, you should aim to get there about 45 minutes late. Then, in the afternoon (this is the *really* important bit), start to pack up your things about an hour before "home time". If anyone asks, just say to them, "well there's no point being late both ends of the day, is there?"
You forgot the two hours plus lunch break, not to forget morning and afternoon tea breaks
Ah no, I see what you've done there. You've confused "Government job" with "Fund manager".
I just changed jobs and industries to a large extent at the age of 45 - I certainly have a lot to learn in the new environment so I guess you might too.
Be cautious but confident (a bit like being in prison (I imagine)).
Make sure you know your employment contract (including probation and notice clauses) and be attentive to your spelling, use of italics and capital letters.
Most importantly check out the internet policy and level of monitoring so you don't get done for logging on here when they are paying you.
If someone asks you to do something (in your remit) do it quicker than they'd expect. It is not hard to look good in the British workplace.
Be smart and courteous.
Take advantage of training opportunities.
If the big dog starts looking at you. Take him out. Pool ball in a sock. Coins in a sock. Hammer in a sock. Just bop him and announce to your colleagues that you are now the daddy. Although be aware that means you are there to be shot at.
Do not go to the greenhouses. Under any circumstances.
Enjoy the job. Loads of good advice. Just looking at our recent starters I would say: Be 5 minutes early. One bloke was 45 mins early, looked ridiculous. So reckon on there being loads of transport grief, get close to the office early and go find somewhere to have a cuppa and read your paper. When you go in, confident handshake but not cocky. Dress smartly. Shave. Laugh at people's jokes but don't make your own. have a notebook and pen and write down what you need to remember. As HI says with the tea. If you are invited to the pub, go easy and don't get lashed.
And don't tell them you are Charlton. Then, when you bunk off to get to an away game they will just think you are ill.
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Well, we were playing Newport County away and I had a train to catch.
Manners maketh man, please, thank you, good morning, good night, it costs nothing to be pleasant.
I don't wanna leave it to late that it's not possible but I don't think it's a great idea to walk in the door saying can I book holiday...
If you are given tasks and cope with them in good time don't sit there twiddling your thumbs. Take the initiative, go to your line manager and ask if there is something else you can help with, oh and good luck.
On the holiday front, I always used to ask new staff if they had any holiday or other commitments pre booked. If that doesn't happen and there is no opportunity on the forms you may be asked to complete, mention it in the welcoming meeting at an appropriate moment.
Your main task on day one is to get in on time, fully dressed and to avoid breaking things. They probably won't expect much more than that. You are going to be shitting youself so get out of bed in plenty of time to help you avoid rushing around adding to the anxiety. By 6pm you will be feeling fantastic.
I just changed jobs and industries to a large extent at the age of 45 - I certainly have a lot to learn in the new environment so I guess you might too.
Be cautious but confident (a bit like being in prison (I imagine)).
Make sure you know your employment contract (including probation and notice clauses) and be attentive to your spelling, use of italics and capital letters.
Most importantly check out the internet policy and level of monitoring so you don't get done for logging on here when they are paying you.
Be smart and courteous.
Take advantage of training opportunities.
If the big dog starts looking at you. Take him out. Pool ball in a sock. Coins in a sock. Hammer in a sock. Just bop him and announce to your colleagues that you are now the daddy. Although be aware that means you are there to be shot at.
Do not go to the greenhouses. Under any circumstances.
And don't tell them you are Charlton. Then, when you bunk off to get to an away game they will just think you are ill.