First Day on the Job

[svdz]

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aahh, someday i'll be working na. i dunno what to expect and what to do, will i have good relationship with my co-employees and employer or unsa ba ako trabahuon..hahay.. mag receptionist na lang ko..hihih

[perts]

kulba mulang and excited.

[nItO/pIrEnA]

first day nako sa ESL school, wala koy klase...galingkod-lingkod ra ko sa akong classroom...nya gi-sweldohan pa gyud ko pagka-ugma (end of month man ko na-hire...hehe)

first day nako sa call center, okay pa kaayo...pag-tunga-tunga sa training, nananghid ko sa team leader...pwede di na mobalik ugma? lol

first day nako sa coffee shop, mura ko ug tala, bisan pag-operate sa espresso machine di ko kahibalo...hehehe

[RebC]

wai tulog. 1 hour early, nya cge kasayop.

[iRviNe]

kuyawan na excited..

[miyay]

1st day sa 1st job = kuyawan, pero friendly mga tao, naa dayon ko nakita schoolmates so la ko nag inusara sa lunch
1st day sa 2nd job = 1st day sa 1 year long training sa bank, hadlok ma late, late jud, likod na nakalingkod. maayo gani focused ang mga tao sa super cute na nagsulti sa atubangan, so la ko napansin/kasab an...hehehe
1st day sa 3rd job as i think of it = super sad kay la ko sa cebu naassign, nagworry asa ko puyo. maayo nalang wa ko nag inusara sa ako predicament.

[MichelleStore]

nervous then buotan kaayo nawung noh hehehe

[MichelleStore]

kuyawan attentive kaayo oi hehehe

[isaac95]

Speechless, excited, and nervous....... don't know what to do..... sunod nalang sa instructions sa HR.

[lemzuico]

The first day of a new job can be very stressful on you and even the people around you. The apprehension of the unknown and being a new person can be overwhelming. Following are some tips on how to keep you calm and how to fly through your first day. Also, included are some ideas on how to prepare for your day at the new job and things to remember to get you through it.

The night before your first day is the crucial time to prepare items of necessity. Prepare yourself for the unexpected like your alarm not going off, accidentally sleeping in, or your vehicle not starting. This will ensure that you will be on time and even early. Pick out the clothes that you will wear and have them laid out. Have them cleaned, ironed, and ready to throw on.

Preparing food for your first day is another thing that you should try to prepare the night before. You may be very jittery in the hours before your new job and feel that you will not be hungry, but you have no idea what to expect and you should bring something along. It is better to have left over food then to be hungry and have no nourishment. You may be famished when your lunch hour arrives, or you may only be able to nibble, but either way if you have food there, you are safe.

The morning before your first day should be fairly calm if you have prepared everything above. You should be able to shower and get ready without much fuss. The nervous time before you leave is lessened while you busy yourself with the preparations of yourself. Make time for a cup of juice or coffee and a glance through the paper. This distraction is good for your mind and should set you at ease.

Once everything is ready and you are about to walk out the door is generally when you will become nervous. This is because you know that this is the last step that you have to take before you will be at your new job. Remain calm and think of things that make you happy. Listen to one of your favorites songs on the trip, or listen to something that puts a smile on your face. This can be a great tool in easing your apprehension and making the drive full of cheeriness.

You should try to arrive at least ten minutes early to show that you are reliable and a punctual person. This will give your employer a good feeling about you and usually will make the whole day better. Be cheerful and friendly with people that you meet. Be yourself and be comfortable with who you are, as this is the best route to go to make friendships through work. Most companies will welcome you with open arms and make you feel very welcome.

Overall, just breathe and stay calm. The first day is always an experience and it will get better. You have to have faith in your abilities and believe that you will succeed. This is the only way that you will accomplish all of your goals and see yourself through until the end. Stay calm and be yourself!