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Soaring into Aerospace: NASA Interns Take Flight at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
Sustainable Aviation Ambassadors Alex Kehler, Bianca Legeza-Narvaez, Evan Gotchel, and Janki Patel pose in front of the NASA Pavilion at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
It’s that time of year again–EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is underway!
Boasting more than 650,000 visitors annually, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, or “Oshkosh” for short, is an airshow and fly-in held by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). Each year, flight enthusiasts and professionals from around the world converge on Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to engage with industry-leading organizations and businesses and celebrate past, present, and future innovation in aviation.
This year, four NASA interns with the Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) project count themselves among those 650,000+ visitors, having the unique opportunity to get firsthand experience with all things aerospace at Oshkosh.
Alex Kehler, Bianca Legeza-Narvaez, Evan Gotchel, and Janki Patel are Sustainable Aviation Ambassadors supporting the EPFD project, which conducts tests of hybrid electric aircraft that use electric aircraft propulsion technologies to enable a new generation of electric-powered aircraft. The focus of Alex, Bianca, Evan, and Janki’s internships cover everything from strategic communications to engineering, and they typically do their work using a laptop. But at Oshkosh, they have a special, more hands-on task: data collection.
“At Oshkosh, I am doing some data collection to better estimate how we can be prepared in the future,” said Janki, an Aerospace Engineering major from the University of Michigan. “Coming to Oshkosh has been an amazing experience… I can walk around and see people passionate about the work they do.”
The NASA Pavilion at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is full of interactive exhibits and activities for visitors to engage with. NASA Interns Alex, Bianca, Evan, and Janki are collecting data in the pavilion to help improve future exhibits at Oshkosh.
In addition to gathering data to help inform future NASA exhibits and activities at Oshkosh, the interns also have the opportunity to engage with visitors and share their passion for aviation with other aero enthusiasts. For Evan, who is receiving his Master's in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, “being able to be here and talk with people who are both young and old who are interested in what the future of flight could be has been so incredible.”
Alex, Evan, Bianca, and Janki pose in front of NASA’s Super Guppy, a specialized aircraft used to transport oversized cargo.
At Oshkosh, one memory in particular stands out for Alex, Bianca, Evan, and Janki: seeing NASA’s famous Super Guppy in person. With a unique hinged nose and a cargo area that's 25 feet in diameter and 111 feet long, the Super Guppy can carry oversized cargo that is impossible to transport with other cargo aircraft.
“We had a very lucky experience… We were able to not only see the Super Guppy, we got to get up close when it landed,” said Bianca, who is receiving her Master's in Business Administration with a specialization in Strategic Communications from Bowling Green State University. “From a learning experience, it gave me a way better basis on cargo aircraft and how they operate.”
For Alex, who is receiving his Master's in Aeronautical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, it was exciting to see the Super Guppy’s older technology integrated with newer technologies up close. “There have been a lot of good memories, but I think the best one was the Super Guppy. It was cool to see this combination of 60’s and 70’s technology with this upgraded plane.”
Evan and Janki pose for a photo while walking around EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
With Oshkosh coming to a close this Sunday, July 30, Alex, Bianca, Evan, and Janki also reflected on advice they have for future NASA interns on how they can get the most out of their internship: be curious and explore, connect with people who work in the field you’re interested in, and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Alex advises potential NASA interns to “dream big and shoot for your goals, and divide that up into steps… In the end it will work out.” For Bianca, being open and exploring is key: “take opportunities, even if it’s the complete opposite thing that you were intending to do.”
“Ask questions all the time,” said Evan. “Even outside the internship, always continue asking people about what they are knowledgeable on.” And Janki encourages future interns to “Follow your own path. Get the help of mentors, but still do your own thing.”
Visiting Oshkosh and want to see NASA science in action? Stop by the NASA Pavilion, located at Aviation Gateway Park, and see everything from interactive exhibits on sustainable aviation, Advanced Air Mobility, Quesst, and Artemis to STEM activities–and you may even meet NASA pilots, engineers, and astronauts! At Oshkosh, the sky’s the limit.
Interested in interning with NASA? Head over to NASA’s internship website to learn more about internship opportunities with NASA and find your place in (aero)space.
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I've started conducting job interviews at work now? It's terrifying but it turns out I'm really good at it? So if interviewing is daunting, here is my advice from the other side of the table. It turned out to be very long, so here's a cut.
When you apply:
Oh my god please spell check your resume, I beg of you.
Gimmicks absolutely will not help you. You will get so much farther with a resume that is neatly formatted and a cover letter that is straight to the point.
Make sure you count all your experience!! Internships and fellowships count as experience!! The computer system will reject you and I'll never see it in the first place!!
After you've gotten the interview:
If you're trying to get a job in a field you've never worked in (as most of the people I interview are), break down your former employment or experience into the skills you used and keep that information at hand. You used to work in food service? You have experience in delivering an experience at a high quality with basically no margin for error, and you work well under pressure. You were a telemarketer? You have experience at following a workflow and deescalating conflict.
We and every other job WILL be asking you about
a. conflict management and deescalation (have examples for how you resolve conflict with coworkers, clients, and bosses)
b. personal time management (how you stay organized and on schedule)
c. what you do when you realize you can't handle a problem by yourself
d. your strengths and weaknesses (see below)
Just go on and have an answer ready. You will be asked. There will be questions you're not prepared for. Be prepared for these.
Do a little googling about the company/organization. What will become extremely clear to you immediately is whether they're going to care about you caring about the mission. Some businesses don't. Every non-profit and every government agency does. If they seem like they care, you should pretend to care.
Ask all your questions of the person who is scheduling the interview. I don't recommend trying to figure out who will be your boss and contacting them. Everybody's very busy all the time, none of us are hiring specialists, and we're using the HR staff to act as our buffer. You will look like a nuisance, not a go-getter.
Do look at a map and figure out where you're going. It's vastly preferable to call an hour ahead and say you're unsure where to go than call ten minutes late and say you're lost.
When you walk into the office:
I personally don't give a fast fuck if you come empty handed, but some interviewers HATE that, so definitely bring a notebook and a pen. It's no longer necessary to bring paper copies of your resume. If you're going to interview a lot, may I recommend dropping five or ten bucks on a sketchbook at Michaels or similar? It looks polished and also you can actually use it for things. If you need to write notes to help you remember anything from above, it's okay to write them down. Anybody who would ding you for that isn't someone you need to work for.
If you don't know what to wear: black or khaki pants, nice shirt. Preferably a blazer, but that's optional at entry level imho. Lately I'm finding that the men's sections in thrift stores have better selections? If you've got big hips, you can slit the sides of a men's dress shirt up to your waistline and tuck it in. If you have to come in jeans, wear a belt. If you only have a t-shirt, make sure it's clean and tuck it in. You don't have to prove to me you have money to get this job; you just have to prove to me that you are taking this opportunity seriously by presenting yourself neatly, because you will be expected to be dressed neatly at work.
My sibling in Christ beloved child of God, be polite to every fucking person you see. Oh my god I cannot stress to you how polite you need to be. I cannot believe that this is a thing I have to say, but I sure do! If it's close between you and another person, that snippy comment you made on the elevator WILL lose you that job. Ditto for if they walk you around to meet people. Just be THE politest motherfucker.
When you walk into the room:
When you sit down, what you are looking at is one person who is running the interview, twoish people who are related to your job, and sometimes also someone from HR, unless HR does all the interviewing. One of these people wants to be your hype man. If it's my office, it's me, I'm hype man. I want to have a dialogue with you to see how prepared you are and how good of a communicator you are. I want this interview to go fast and seamless. I'm in your corner. Don't play to the guy who's actively staring off into space. Focus on the interviewer who's most focused on you.
NEVER downplay your own experience. Getting a job you're underqualified for is a problem for future you. If you only have internships, or you only have retail, or you only have food service, or you only have work study, fuck it. You walk in there and act like you've been the goddamn president. The question of your qualifications and the question of your experience are separate. Never act like your experience doesn't count because it's in a "lesser" field.
EVERY. TIME. you are asked about your weaknesses, explain how you have used them for growth. Do not wait to be asked, just slap it in there. One of my biggest weaknesses is giving up control, so I've made a conscious effort to involve other people earlier in the process. If you're not fuckin working on your weaknesses, just try to imagine what would be a good idea. Or maybe work on them? I'm not your dad.
What I am looking for is your ability to answer my questions in a complete and concise way. If you can't give me a specific example, I want you to be able to reflect on your previous work and say "When it comes to X, my experience doing Y is relevant in this way." I am asking you for a synthesis. Most of what I need you to do in this position, I know you've never done. If there is something where I specifically need you to have done X as a professional qualification, there is nothing else you could say that would be right, so you have nothing to lose.
Keep some question in your back pocket for when they ask "do you have any questions for us." It is a hundred percent okay for this to be a softball question, but it's also okay to ask something more probing. You can ask how they handle training, town and gown relations, what the possibilities for employee development are, whether they've done any diversity initiatives, if there's a good work-life balance, what the previous person in the position is doing now, what their strategic planning is like, whatever, just something to prove you're engaged. Do not ask about leave, and do not ask a gimmicky question you saw on the internet. If you can't think of anything, just fuckin ask them how they like working there. That's perfectly fine.
This isn't the time to bring up ADA accommodations. The person who can approve that for you is almost certainly not in the room, and you put us in a super weird position. I am saying this as a person who receives ADA accommodations from my employer and did not disclose my disability when I was hired, as is my legal right. Don't bring it up until you think it would actively prevent you from fulfilling a job requirement or accessing the office. In the before times I had a dude once who called me asking if the building was accessible, because he just wasn't going to interview if it wasn't, and I was just like "...that's fair, my man, but you can come on down."
After the interview:
I fully don't care about a thank you note; I'm unlikely to see it anyway. Some people do. You may send one (1) and ONLY ONE thank you note; generally it should just go to the person who scheduled your interview. Do not, and this is so important, do not email again. I know it is the fucking worst how employers get away with ghosting people but my friend you and I cannot change that. (We do send notices to people who get interviews but don't get the job; people who don't get interviews are informed by the computer system.)
It's gonna be okay. I'm not trying to trick you; I want this to go smoothly, and I want you to demonstrate that you understand how you would use what you've already done to do what I need you to do. I don't want this to be awkward any more than you do. Actually, I want this not to be awkward more than you do, because I have to do this several more times.
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The biggest lessons I have learned being in the work force...
These people are not your friends. Be kind and all, but do not share your life with these people. You can become friends, but I suggest you keep your work and personal life separate.
Do not do more then you're paid to do. Going above and beyond is only something I would suggest to do if that is your own company, if you are up for a promotion or if you do not care/mind being taken for granted. These people will see you work hard and load you with more.
Every year, ask for a raise. In most fields and countries you can and should ask for a raise (usually 10-15%) usually you won’t get your target, but close mouths don’t get fed. So have your ducks in a row, present your case and make sure to make your efforts match your paycheck, always!
Do not take on the role of boss, even when your boss has you feeling like one. Again, unless the check is matching up, stay in your lane and do not tell your coworkers what, when and how to do their job. That is for your boss to do and if they need help with that, they can add it to the contract, pay you for your time or hire an assistant.
Get in and get out. When you shift is over, leave. It is that simple, even if you love your job, having boundaries is not just for you to respect your time but for them to see you respect it - and they will in return respect it too. Those who do not will have a rude awakening when the clock strikes and you get up and start packing.
I personally do not even have my notifications on when I am off of work. If they wish to contact me on my time, they can try but I rarely pick up or reply unless it is a request to take a shift due to being short staffed.
Not everybody is a shark, but you can pretend. As someone who is not a fan of getting into a very ‘masculine’ and heavy roll, I’ll do it to get the job done if that’s what’s called for — but I am a soft gentle cinnamon roll, but they don’t have to know that. You can adapt to your environment and do what you have to do before reverting back to who you are and want to be. Don’t stay in that masculine heavy energy for too long either, it’s not fun and very draining — especially for my delicate fellow cinnamon rolls 🩷
Document everything. What you do for the company (i.e anything extra that is not a part of your job directly or anything with large impacts) . E-mails of your requests of absence, vacation days etc. If you have a phone call with your boss/colleagues, e-mail them that same day and thank them for the phone call, and give a short resume of what you agreed to etc.
Do not react to weird threats. My own bosses in the past have alluded to wanting to hire more people because they are dissatisfied with the work-efforts etc. They can be dissatisfied as much as they would like and hire how many they want. They usually do not take this step due to the lack of competent workers, but stull do not slack so much you give them enough excuses to fire you. But still, do not start picking up the slack simply because their other employees/they cannot keep up with demands.
You always have options, so if you are not happy then leave.
I think many forget that we got this job and we can get a new one again. For some it may take longer then for others, but there is no rewards for struggling so please get out if it starts affecting your mental, spiritual or physical health. But also know that most work environments mimic each other, so see where the benefits are best, and what is worth the occasional headaches.
Not everybody will find a job they love the first few tries, so aim for what you like/can tolerate with enough benefits/good pay that you have the freedome to spend your free time doing what you love. Work to live, never live to work
Xoxo
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career question: i love my team so much but don't like the work itself, and i applied to a job and...got it. the new job's pay is so competitive and the work seems like it'll be better for me and i am told the team is great at this new place as well. i feel really guilty about telling (aka blindside) my current supervisor b/c he's put so much training and time into me and has no idea i've been looking for a new job. i've been there 2.5 yrs. any advice? ;_;
Hey congrats!
You're doing exactly what you are supposed to be doing, and your boss -- in investing time and training and helping you grow confident and building a team you like -- is also doing what they're supposed to be doing. You don't owe them your loyalty for it. Being good colleagues, being a good manager, teaching your employees, developing your team -- that's all table stakes of what your professional experience should be, and it sucks that's not the way it is for everyone, but I'm so glad that's how it's been shaking out for you.
Don't be afraid to go to new places and try new things. Your career will be long. You may go to this place and realize you don't like it. You may go to this place and find that it's the best choice you ever made. Whatever happens, you're not signing away your life, and you can always -- and should always -- be able to move on. What's important is what this job allows you to have: your freedom, choices, opportunities to learn. You can have that in many places and many organizations, and you should give yourself permission to go for it.
The core truth is this: no job, however great, will ever love you back. Never compromise anything core to yourself if you don't have to.
CONGRATS ON THE NEW GIG! Have an amazing time!
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PSA: If you’ve had a little cry at work and then pulled yourself together and gone about your day and the first fucking person you talk to asks if you’re okay
You can just say yes.
Like, lying in this scenario is totally okay and even encouraged. You don’t owe anyone at your job any information about your feelings.
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TUMBLR HOW DO I GET A JOB IMPROVING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
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Since you're at work, any advice for job applications/interviews?
Oh, that's a bit out of left field! I have sat on interview panels before so this will hopefully be helpful - bear in mind it will be very UK-centric, though!
(Yes, the whole job hunting song and dance is performative bullshit. It helps to know the steps, though.)
Applications
When they ask for a cover letter, CV and/or application form, don't just regurgitate the same information over and over.
Cover letter: Pick out keywords from the job advert and frame those things as skills you have or opportunities for you to develop. Example: "I see my project delivery experience as being a real advantage in this role, and look forward to expanding my skillset with management responsibilities."
CV: Keep it brief and for the love of god make sure it's easy to read. Set it out like [Job Title] > [Company] > [Years] > [List of relevant responsibilities and successes]. If you've had a lot of different roles, keep it to the last five or so.
Application form: Questions about skills/experience are looking for anecdotal/situational examples of you applying those skills. Take every chance you can to mention professional development or learning opportunities i.e. all that stuff you do that isn't actually in your job description.
If you're asked about salary expectations, I normally round my current salary up and then add 10-15%. For example, if you're making £24,675 then set £27,500 as your minimum level for a new position. If you make £102,825, that becomes £115,000. Make sense?
Interviews
Being super early is almost as inconvenient as being late. 10-15 minutes ahead of your interview is plenty. If you're running behind, don't be afraid to call and let them know - they will appreciate it and might be able to push your slot back.
Take examples of your work if possible. At the interview for my first job, I took along some video projects I'd worked on as a student. In the interview for my current job (six years later), I whipped out a powerpoint summarising my input into the last project I'd worked on. Even if it isn't requested ahead of time, prepping something is worth it.
There's no way to predict everything they're going to ask but if you come with a few strong answers ready to go, things will go smoother. Look at the job description and make a few notes on any correlating projects/experience/achievements you have. Specifics are great and you can absolutely refer to what you've written down as you talk.
Expect to be asked about challenges you've faced professionally or failures you've overcome. It's fine. Frame your answer around what you learned from a situation that went wrong. Make it sound like you saved the day if you have to. They're not looking for you to self-flagellate - they want to know you can handle pressure and problem solving.
Always, always tell the interviewer that you're speaking to other potential employers. It's a good thing to throw in at the end like "Oh, and just so you know, I am interviewing elsewhere so my availability might change". (In my experience, this has resulted in a faster answer on whether an employer is seriously interested.)
Feel free to message me if you want advice on anything more specific! I'll do what I can :)
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How to use technology to make new friends while studying
It's a story as old as time. You enrol in a program that's in a different city, country or even continent.
Sometimes this means having to adapt to a new culture, new language and new way of life. For many, this is the first time they've been completely on their own - paying their own bills, taking care of their living space and meeting new people.
Being in a new environment means having to adapt. It's challenging because it often forces you to get out of your comfort zone and be the one that drives things forward. While setting up events and asking people out comes naturally to some, most people struggle with anxiety, fear of rejection and other obstacles.
All these troubles are doubled or tripled when you're completely new to a location, without any network to work off of. Studying or working abroad can feel extremely isolating, but it doesn't have to be.
Here's how you can leverage technology to make friends as an adult studying or living in a new city, country or continent:
1. Join Meetup groups and events
Meetup is an extremely useful app/website. You can search up events and groups in your neighbourhood or city. You can sign up to individual events, or become a group member so that you're notified whenever your group organizes an event.
Most events and groups are completely free, so you won't have to worry about any unnecessary fees.
What's more, you don't even have to be physically present to attend. If "real life" friends aren't your thing, there are also plethora of online events you can attend. This option is also great if there aren't any local groups or events that interest you.
This has been one of the main ways I've made a bunch of friends while working and studying abroad.
2. Look into your university's student organizations on Reddit or Facebook
If you're currently studying at a university, you're basically a proverbial fisherman living on a beach.
If you're studying abroad, there are bound to be at least a few dozen, if not hundreds or thousands, of international students in your city who are just like you. They're probably also homesick and trying to fit in. They don't know anyone here either. They want to meet people like them, and make memories that will last them a lifetime, just like you.
Even if the student body of your university doesn't have that many international students, you can still find many people who share your interests and values. You can bond around things you have in common.
The easiest way to start making friends with likeminded people from your university is to look into student organizations. Most universities have at least a few. Some are sports-related, some are focused around a hobby, some are mission-driven, and others organize fun events like parties. Find one dedicated to a topic or activity that interests you, join it, and become an active member.
Try to attend as many events as you can, participate in online discourse, join the group chats and talk to people. It sounds scarier than it actually is. Remember that people who run and attend these events do it because they're passionate and want to meet other passionate people. You share the same goal. Don't be afraid to meet them and show them who you are.
How do you find out if your university has student organizations? You can search them up on Reddit or Facebook. Type something along the lines of:
{Your university} groups
{Your city} groups
{Your university} organizations
{Your university} student organizations
You can also try to find subreddits or Facebook groups for your general student body. Most universities have some social media ran by students to promote their events. Try to find them! I guarantee you that they're going to be thrilled by you wanting to join them.
3. Find websites or apps with your city's events
Most cities with medium to large populations have apps and websites dedicated to listing out events of varying sizes. These can range from bigger events like concerts and stand-up comedy nights with famous comedians to smaller events like reading clubs and canvas painting sessions over a glass of wine. These are public events, and many tend to be completely free.
You can find them fairly easily by searching up Events in {your city}. These sites tend to be pretty popular so they should be somewhere at the top of your search results page.
Even if you think your city is too small for that, or that your country isn't too techy, I highly suggest trying to find them nonetheless. You might be pleasantly surprised!
4. Join Discord groups centered around your interests
If you're a fellow Discord enjoyer, you might be a member of a few Discord servers pertaining to your hobbies, especially gaming. But you might not be very active in most. Well, now I'm going to ask you to actually talk in those groups. Become more active, talk in voice chats, join movie nights, start new events, join and play in the Minecraft server with others. I know, I know, it's not easy. But that's why you should choose one or two servers you care about the most, and really try to get to know the people there. Just make sure everyone you're talking to is comfortable (and of-age)!
If you've never used Discord before, that's okay! If none of the tips above worked for you, try creating a Discord account and joining a few servers centered around a topic or hobby you like. Discord servers are basically like a giant WhatsApp group, but a bit more organized. Most people are really nice, and you can just leave if you don't feel comfortable around some people or in particular servers.
There are two main types of Discord servers: public and private.
Public Discord servers tend to be very large and can be overwhelming sometimes, because there are loads of things happening at any given moment. But they're also much easier to find and they tend to be more active due to the large member pool. Public servers also tend to be more moderated and have a clear hierarchy of admin, moderators and other staff.
Private Discord servers are created by individuals for their friend groups. You won't find these servers online, because they're mostly based on a member inviting you. These groups tend to be smaller and have more freedom. It's easier to integrate into a smaller group like this, because everyone already knows they can trust the other members.
There are many ways to find and join Discord servers. Here's a few ideas that I've used in the past:
Browse through public servers listed on DiscordServers.com.
Go to subreddits dedicated to particular topics, and then look for Discord groups that people list. Sometimes the subreddit has an official Discord server, and sometimes you have to find them up through the search bar. Just type in "Discord" to find them.
Most YouTubers and celebrities have official and unofficial Discord servers, so look in YouTube video descriptions or online for any mention of that.
If you use Twitter, chances are that many of your mutuals are in some Discord servers already. Keep an eye on that and ask to join if they mention it.
5. Use Google Maps to find cool places
No, I'm not setting you up to get murdered haha.
Open your Google or Apple maps app and browse around your town. We usually use these apps when we know the location we want to go to already, but how about using it to find places that look interesting?
These apps have come a long way since their inception, and they're basically full-fledged search browsers now. Type in "cafe", "gaming", "coworking space", "library", "gallery", or similar places you'd like to go to but you don't know if they exist. You might be surprised.
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Reminder that no matter how nice they seem, HR representatives do not have your best interests at heart. Their job is to protect the interests of their/your employer. Full stop.
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Is work addiction-workaholic a real problem or is it a blessing?
As I get older and do the transition from a student to an actual working person, I start to think what makes a person a workaholic. And when I think about someone who is a workaholic, I think that they make sacrifices for their career for their job. But I truly believe that in order to be successful in whatever you do ,you have to make sacrifices. It’s like that in everything you do in order to have a good relationship you have to make sacrifices, in order to get slim and in shape and you have to make sacrifices. So the question is what sacrifices are you willing to make and what is more important to you in your own life. Is it relationships? Is it career ? Is it health? Is it creativity? So it really comes down to what life is to you. Some people think it’s worth to sacrifice everything for a relationship. Though other people think the only sacrifice someone needs to do is that in order to get a healthy body. “Healthy body, healthy mind, healthy soul, healthy life !” So why not put a job, a career. as something important to you. If you know you can get whatever you want in life if you try why wouldn’t you try? If you knew you could get to the top? It’s guaranteed that you will succeed if you try and try and try again and fail and succeed. How I see it it’s that work will never be done. You can always better yourself even if you have the least stressful or difficult task to do at your job you can always make room for improvement. So when I sit and think oh, I did my tasks for work today it doesn’t mean that I don’t have work to do. It just means I did the least amount of work expected from me. Work will never be finished. So basically a workaholic is someone who always tries to improve and does the sacrifices that are required to do so. I mean not everyone will see that he’s trying to improve himself, because of the sacrifices he makes. The sacrifices will eventually hurt other parts of the person’s life, and he, or she will be responsible to identify the hurt and try to find out if the sacrifice is worth the hurt. What are your thoughts on this?
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Really cool that So Many people liked the interview advice I added to that post a while back. I check the notes sometimes for nice comments. :)
Occasionally I will see a well-meaning comment that suggests that you use the interview to grill them BACK and see if the job/company is good for YOU.
My counter-advice: You can QUIT any job you like, at any time.
In order to actually get the job, use the interview to suck up to them and seem like the perfect, uninformed employee. Once you’re hired, that’s when you establish your boundaries - clear and realistic deadlines, that working late should not be the norm, etc.
Unless you are leaving a job you really like, or you have to Move to work for this new company, there is no harm in agreeing to a job and seeing if you like it when you get there. Just consider it a trial run, and keep applying/interviewing on the side. If you get another job offer 1 day into this new job that you like better... QUIT! You owe them nothing. (I’d only not advise this if you’d like to work for this same company again in the future.)
(Obviously in a perfect world you should be able to establish your rights in the interview, but 1. you can always quit, and 2. you’re much more likely to be Not Hired for establishing boundaries in an interview than you are to be Fired after you start.)
P.S. Salary/Pay is the one thing you do really need to clear up in the interview, but always make THEM give you a number first. That’s a whole other post, though.
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Going to impart a little wisdom that I wish I'd had in my 20's because good lord would it have saved me a lot of stress.
Never accept a new role at a job without a pay raise or something in writing that clearly states when you'll be getting that pay raise. I know that this seems like a given but I feel like it's very easy to be talked into new responsibilities at work. I've been strung along and seen it happen to my coworkers more times than I can count. Your boss tells you about an exciting opportunity for a new role that's opening up on the team. They tell you that the details haven't been fleshed out yet but that it's going to be solidified within a couple of months. In the meantime they'd like you to test out the role and see if you're a good fit. Seems like a good opportunity right? So you take on the task and before you know it you're doing the work of 2-3 people all without actually getting a raise.
You keep your head down and the weeks and months pass by and still no raise or official role change. Your boss is happy with your performance but unfortunately the role ended up just not being in the budget, sorry! Now you're stuck with more responsibility because they do want you to continue doing the work you're doing (you're so good at it!) and now that your employer knows you can handle 2 jobs they have no incentive to pay you more.
Don't make the same mistake I made when I was younger folks. It's not worth it. Company loyalty doesn't exist. Get your raise or get it in writing.
#work advice#seeing this happen to a couple of my younger coworkers and it makes me want to scream tbh#I hate small biz 'we all wear a lot of hats!' culture#I've also seen this happen at both large and small companies#that's just the curse of capitalism baybeeee
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I'm thinking a lot about a twitter post that was describing wanting to be relevant and not hold power in their job (ie. Not wanting to be a manager) and described it as "I want to be the technical person so good that people worry about me going on vacation". And while like, I get it, wanting to be very good at your job is real (relate!) I don't think setting yourself up as a single point of failure is good for you or your burnout.
Anyways I aspire to be the person who yes, is very technically good and has prowess at her projects, but also is the person who knows a little bit about a lot of different projects so that the other technically competent people can go on vacation, turn off their phone, and not fear a mountain of failure work on their return 😌 robust teams means solidarity also.
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