Chapter 25

Your new job

This is it! There’s no turning back now. It’s time to bite the bullet! In this chapter, we’re going to deal with how to successfully get yourself through that all-important first day in your new job.

Your very first day in a new job may not be the most difficult you ever face in that job – but you can be jolly sure that it will be packed full of challenges. And what are you going to do? Well, you’re going to rise to those challenges, of course!

Setting off

On the morning of your first day, make sure that you allow yourself enough time to get ready (gather your thoughts, go to the lavatory, check your appearance in the mirror, double-check your appearance in the mirror, etc.). And make sure you know where you’re going! ...

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