What is it like being employed? What must I remember to do/not do?

[KatyMac]

I have been S/E for 5 yrs plus & I now have a temp job.....so how do I cope?

What mustn't I do?

tbh I really can't remember what it was like

I will be too bossy I just know it

[AvenaLife]

They expect you to turn up on time, do as they request and be friendly. I'd offer to make tea once in a while if there's not alot of staff. Load the photocopier with paper if it's running low. Don't moan about your boss, you may be unwittingly talking to their brother (I learned this the hard way).

Well done though!

[juneybean]

Bit off topic, but Katy did you decide whether you were going to do something via Open Uni? I'm applying for the level 4 in Early Years Practice

[KatyMac]

Yep I think I'm doing this & this

But I need another level 2 and another level 3 which I can't decide

[PeaMcLean]

Be aware of, but do not get involved in the office politics.

[KatyMac]

Turn up on time I can do

Very large office so no tea

Don't slag people off - hmm that could be hard

Have I taken on too much?

[AvenaLife]

It'll be fine. Try not to worry.

I've been accepted onto a funded course by the way so I don't have to look for a job.

[KatyMac]

Congratulations - that is good news

[AvenaLife]

Your job will be fine. I bet you are excited!

[KatyMac]

Not really

I don't really want a job but needs must

& after Wednesday everything else is an anticlimax

[AvenaLife]

What happened on Wednesday? (the days all roll into one. I know I posted to you this week though

[KatyMac]

I was on BBC Breakfast, Radio 5 and BBC news 24 (talking about childminding)

[AvenaLife]

I've had no TV for a week .

Did you do a thread? I'll have a look later if you did.

[KatyMac]

Umm - several in Childminding I think

[Figment]

No swearing
Smile lots
Offer to make cofffee if making self one
erm
No poos in the loos

Drink coffee/tea when hot.

Yup you shall be fine.

[KatyMac]

YOU ARE JOKING

I cannot not poo

I have IBS

Oh No What am I going to do

[Sidge]

Turn up on time.

Smile a lot.

Don't take your home troubles to work.

Make tea.

Don't shag the boss.

Good luck!

[Figment]

Okay, calm down you can poo, just not leave an odour behind.

Air-freshner?

[Cappuccino]

no poos?

what made you even think of that?

[KatyMac]

Umm - will I need airfreshner? (I'm not a man you know)

Or is this one of those things that you can't smell your own?

[Cappuccino]

stop thinking about the pooing

make sure you have your own teabags hidden in case theirs are vile

[Cappuccino]

don't fall asleep at your desk

don't chew things loudly

don't have pictures of your kids in wetsuits on your desk

[KatyMac]

Oh yes

Tea bags, mug, cheap spoon - should I take a tub of sugar?

[Cappuccino]

DO NOT say "is it okay if I poo"

[Cappuccino]

'cheap spoon'?

oh I am out of my league now I have no crested family silverware

[KatyMac]

It's not exactly something I have a choice in so I certainly won't be asking permission